Toshiba 22AV500U owner manual Using the Freeze feature, Using the auto aspect ratio feature

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Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features

Scrolling the TheaterWide® picture (TheaterWide 2 and 3 only)

You can set separate scroll settings for the TheaterWide 2 and TheaterWide 3 modes for each input.

To set the scroll settings:

1� Press and open the Video menu.

� Highlight Theater Settings and press .

� In the Picture Size field, select either TheaterWide 2 or TheaterWide 3 (you cannot scroll in any other mode).

� Press to highlight the Picture Scroll field.

� Press or to scroll the picture up and down as needed, from –10 to +20.

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

.

Using the auto aspect ratio feature

When the auto aspect ratio feature is set to On, the TV will automatically select the picture size when one of the following input sources is received:

•A 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i digital signal from the ANT/CABLE input

•A 480i signal from the VIDEO.

•A 480i signal from the ColorStream HD.

•A 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, or VGA (60Hz) signal from the

HDMI 1/2 input

Aspect ratio of

Automatic aspect size (automatically

signal source

selected when Auto Aspect is On)

 

 

4:3 normal

Natural (with sidebars)

 

 

4:3 letter box

TheaterWide 2

 

 

16:9 full

Full

 

 

Not defined

 

(no ID-1 data

The current picture size you set under

or HDMI

“Selecting the picture size” on page 38.

aspect data)

 

 

 

Note: The auto aspect ratio feature is not applicable to PC input.

To turn on the auto aspect ratio feature:

1� Press and open the Video menu.

� Highlight Theater Settings and press . � In the Auto Aspect Ratio field, select On.

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

To turn off the auto aspect ratio feature:

Select Off in step 3 above.

Selecting the cinema mode (480i and 1080i signals)

When you view a DVD (3:2 pulldown processed) from a DVD player connected to the VIDEO, ColorStream HD (component video), or HDMI inputs on the TV, smoother motion can be obtained by setting the Cinema Mode to Film.

To set the Cinema Mode to Film:

1� Press and open the Video menu.

� Highlight Theater Settings and press . � In the Cinema Mode field, select Film.

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

To set the Cinema Mode to Video:

Select Video in step 3 above.

Using the FREEZE feature

To use the FREEZE feature:

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

� To return to the moving picture, press again (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.

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Contents 22AV500U 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 StandImportant notes about your LCD TV PartTrademark Information Contents Features of your new TV IntroductionIntroduction Volume tu These buttons adjust the volume level TV front and side panel controls and connectionsGreen LED Hdmi 2, PCTV back panel connections For an explanation of cable types and connections, see pagesOverview of cable types Connecting your TVAbout the connection illustrations Connecting a VCR and antenna or Cable TV no Cable box To view the antenna or Cable signalYou will need To view the VCRConnecting a VCR with S-video and a cable box To view basic and premium Cable channelsCoaxial cables Video cable Standard audio cablesTo 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 view the camcorder video Connecting a camcorderSelect the Video video input source on the TV To view the Hdmi device video To connect an Hdmi device, you will needTo connect a DVI device, you will need Connecting a digital audio system To control the audioConnecting 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 Learning about the remote control To use your TV remote control to operate a VCR, set the Mode Select switch to AUXDVD player or HTIB, set the Mode Select switch to AUXRemote Control functional key chart AUX 1 VCRProgramming the remote control to control your other devices Remote control codes Portable DVD player NADMain menu layout Menu layout and navigationIcon Option Setup/Installation menu layout Input Configuration  Opens the Input Configuration menuNavigating the menu system Channel Program  Start  Scans for new channels onSetting up your TV To configure the ANT/CABLE input sourceSelecting the menu language To select the menu languageProgramming channels into the TV’s channel memory Programming channels automaticallyManually adding and deleting channels in the channel memory To program channels automaticallyLabeling channels Setting the Hdmi audio mode To set the Hdmi audio modeTo create and assign a custom label To delete the custom labelViewing the digital signal meter Setting the time zoneReset Factory Defaults Viewing the system statusUsing the TV’s features Selecting the video input source to viewLabeling the video input sources To select the video input source to viewTuning channels using Channel Browser Tuning channelsFavorites Browser Elements of the ChannelBrowser Adding and clearing channels and inputs in the History ListSetting the Channel Tuning Mode Tuning to the next programmed channelTuning to a specific channel programmed or unprogrammed Switching between two channels using Channel ReturnSwitching between two channels using SurfLock To select the picture size using the remote controlTo select the picture size using the menus Select Picture Size in the Theater Settings menuNatural TheaterWide For 43 format programsTheaterWide For letter box programs TheaterWide For letter box programs with subtitlesUsing the Freeze feature Using the auto aspect ratio featureAdjusting the picture Selecting the picture modeAdjusting the picture quality To select the picture mode using the menu systemUsing the closed caption mode Digital CC SettingsBase closed captions CC SelectorAdjusting the audio Using the digital audio selectorMuting the sound Selecting stereo/SAP broadcastsAdjusting the audio quality Using the Dolby Digital Dynamic Range Control featureTo adjust the audio quality To select the optical audio output formatUsing the Locks menu Entering the PIN codeIf you cannot remember your PIN code Changing your PIN codeTo download the additional rating system if available Blocking channels Using the input lock featureUnlocking programs temporarily Using the GameTimer Using the control panel lock featureSetting the PC Audio Using the PC settings featureSetting the sleep timer Understanding the last mode memory feature Understanding the auto power off featureDisplaying TV status information Using the TV’s advanced features Using the advanced picture settings featuresUsing dynamic contrast Using the static gamma featureUsing Mpeg noise reduction Using the Game Mode featureTroubleshooting General troubleshootingChannel tuning problems Closed caption problemsRating blocking V-Chip problems Hdmi problemsAppendix Acceptable signal formats for PC in and Hdmi terminals Limited United States Warranty Limited Canadian Warranty Disclaimer and Limitation of Remedy Appendix
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22AV500U specifications

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