Toshiba 50HMX96, 56HMX96 manual Using the TV’s features, Selecting the video input source to view

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Chapter 5: Using the TV’s features

Selecting the video input source to view

To select the video input source to view:

1 Press +on the remote control or INPUT on the TV control panel.

2 To select the input: Press 0–8 to select the input source you want to view:

a)You can select the video input which will depend on the input terminals you used to connect your devices (see Installation Guide).

The current signal source displays in the top right corner of the Input Selection screen.

Input Selection

ANT 1

0 ANT 1

1Video 1

2Video 2

3ColorStream HD1

4ColorStream HD2

5HDMI 1

6HDMI 2

7PC

8ANT 2

0 - 8 / INPUT to Select

b)Repeatedly press Bb on the remote control (or CHANNEL U u on the control panel) to change the input; or

c)Repeatedly press +on the remote control or the INPUT on the TV control panel to change the input.

Note:

You can label the video input sources according to the

specific devices you have connected to the TV (- “Labeling the video input sources” at right).

The source can be “hidden” (- “Labeling the video input sources” at right).

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Labeling the video input sources

You can label each video input source according to the type of device you connected to each source, from the following preset list of labels:

“– –”(default label)

Cable

DTV

Satellite/DSS

VCR

Laser Disk

DVD

HD DVD

Audio Receiver

Compact Disc

Video Recorder

Game Console

Hide (to hide an unused input in the Input Selection screen)

Note: If you select ANT 2 in the Input selection screen, you can choose only “– –” or “Hide” as the label.

To label the video input sources:

1 Press Yand open the Preferences menu.

2 Highlight Input Labeling and press T.

3 Press B or b to highlight the video source you want to label.

Preferences

 

 

Closed Caption Mode

 

Off

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Closed Caption Advanced

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Input Labeling

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Menu Language

English

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Channel Browser Setup

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Navigate ENTER

Select CH RTN Back EXIT Exit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Input Labeling

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Video 1

 

 

DVD

 

 

Video 2

 

 

Cable

 

 

ColorStream HD 1

 

 

Video Recorder

 

 

ColorStream HD 2

 

 

Hide

 

 

HDMI 1

 

 

DTV

 

 

HDMI 2

 

 

Satellite/DSS

 

 

PC

 

- -

 

 

 

 

ANT 2

 

- -

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reset

 

 

Done

 

 

4 Press C or c to select the desired label for that input source. If a particular input is not used, you can select Hide as the label, which will cause that input to be “grayed out” in the Input Selection Screen and skipped over when you press +on the remote control.

5 To save the new input labels, highlight Done and press T.

To revert to the factory default labels, highlight Reset and press T.

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Contents 50HMX96 56HMX96 This TV contains several cooling fans to moderate PartTelevision Stand Model 50HMX96 56HMX96 Trademark Information Important Notice about HOT Lamp RestartContents Troubleshooting Welcome to Toshiba Features of your new TVIntroduction Introduction ColorStream HD-1, ColorStream HD-2, Hdmi 1, Hdmi 2, PC, ANT TV front and side panel controls and connectionsBlue, Yellow and Green/Red LEDs TV back panel connections ColorStream HD-1 in and ColorStream HD-2Thinc system Toshiba Home Interactive Network Connection Using the remote control Installing the remote control batteriesRemote control effective range To install the remote control batteriesLearning about the remote control On Screen Interactive Program Guide TheaterWide 1/2/3, and FullRemote Control functional key chart ToshibaCombo Receiver Satellite DVDCH RTN 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 DVDsVCRs KLHDBS/PVR Combo PVRsCable/PVR Combo Audio Amp/Tuners Audio AmpCD players Icon Option Menu layout and navigationMain menu layout Installation Setup/Installation menu layoutSetup menu Picture Viewer Thinc menu layoutNavigating the menu system Setting up your TV To configure the ANT 1 and ANT 2 input sourcesSelecting the menu language To select the menu languageChannel Program Programming channels automaticallyTo program channels automatically Manually adding and deleting channels in the channel memory Setting the time and date To set the ColorStream HD audio modeStart Setup To set the time and dateSetting the Hdmi audio mode To set the Hdmi audio modeViewing the CableCARD menu To view the CableCARD menuViewing the digital signal meter To set the Quick Restart featureTo view the digital signal meter To close the screen and return to the Terrestrial menuTo close the screen and return to the Installation menu Reset Factory DefaultsTo cancel the reset 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 Tuning channels using Channel BrowserTo set up the Channel Browser To tune to a channel or input in Browse modeTo open the Channel Browser banner Elements of the Channel Browser bannerTuning to the next programmed channel Tuning to a specific channel programmed or unprogrammedTo memorize a channel in the Rbutton Switching between two channels using Channel ReturnSwitching between two channels using SurfLock Selecting the picture size To select the picture sizeNatural picture size TheaterWide 1 picture size for 43 format programsFull picture size for 169 480i, 480p source programs only To set the scroll settingsTheater Settings To turn on the auto aspect ratio feature To turn off the auto aspect ratio featureTo set the Cinema Mode to Film To set the Cinema Mode to VideoUsing the POP features Using the POP double-window featureTo display a program in the POP window To close the POP double-windowPOP double-window aspect ratio Using the Freeze featureTo use the Freeze feature Adjusting the picture Selecting the picture modeAdjusting the picture quality To select the picture modeUsing the closed caption mode Closed Caption AdvancedTo view captions or text To customize the closed captionsAdjusting the audio Using the Closed Caption button on the remote controlUsing the digital audio selector Digital closed captionsAdjusting the audio quality To adjust the audio qualitySelecting stereo/SAP broadcasts To listen to stereo soundSelecting the optical audio output format Using the StableSound featureTurning off the built-in speakers Using the Locks menu Entering the PIN codeIf you cannot remember your PIN code Changing your PIN codePress b to highlight Enable Rating Blocking Blocking TV programs and movies by rating V-ChipBlocking TV programs and movies by additional ratings To block and unblock TV programs and moviesBlocking channels To block channelsTo unblock individual channels To block all channels at onceUnlocking programs temporarily Using the input lock featureUsing the GameTimer Setting the sleep timer Using the control panel lock featureSetting the On/Off Timer Using the PC setting featureTo set the On/Off Timer To turn off the On/Off TimerUnderstanding the auto power off feature Understanding the last mode memory featureTo display TV setting information on-screen To close the Recall screenUsing the TV’s advanced features Using the advanced picture settings featuresUsing dynamic contrast Using CableClear digital noise reductionSelecting the lamp mode Using Mpeg noise reductionSelecting the color temperature Using the Color Management feature To turn on the Vertical Edge Enhancer featureTo change the Color Management settings Color Management field, select OnUsing the Game Mode feature To turn on Game ModeTo turn off Game Mode Game ModeUsing the advanced audio settings features Using the SRS WOW surround sound featureTo adjust the WOW settings To turn on the Dolby Virtual surround sound featureUsing the Thinc home network feature Connecting the TV to your home networkSetting up the network address Automatically setting up the network addressManually setting up the network address Highlight Basic Network Setup and press TEither… Highlight OK and press T YesNoSetting up file sharing on your PC Resetting the network addressBasic Network Setup menu appears Compatible operating systemsGo to section D, Set up file sharing on the TV Microsoft WindowsProperties window for the selected folder Permissions window for the selected folderHome Server Name Properties windowOr MP3 Music Directory About the Software Upgrade feature Media specificationsFile/folder name specifications Picture Viewer/JPEG file specificationsUsing the Picture Viewer Audio Player/MP3 file specificationsNetworked PC specifications Accessing Jpeg files stored on a networked PCTo view your Jpeg files in Native Resolution mode Viewing Jpeg files on the TVDuring the slide show To set the slide show intervalUsing the Audio Player Accessing MP3 files stored on a networked PCPlaying MP3 audio files on the TV To use the mute functionSetting up e-mail scheduling Required information and servicesSetting up e-mail scheduling Mail Scheduling Setup window opensTo exit the E-mail Scheduling Setup window Test Passes message shown below will appearIncoming Mail Server and Outgoing Mail Server names or Code Description SolutionsTV’s E-mail Scheduling Setup Password field Mail Authorization fieldMail Scheduling field ID Required fieldSecurity settings Using e-mail scheduling Mail parametersSending a request e-mail to the TV Formatting a request e-mailSample request e-mails Delete request e-mailADD request e-mail Help request e-mailReceiving an e-mail from the TV Modifying an existing recording or reminderTroubleshooting General troubleshootingSound problems Remote control problemsChannel tuning problems Closed caption problemsHome network troubleshooting Recording problemsAudio Player problems Picture Viewer problemsRouter, you must manually set up the network address Home server setup problemsMail scheduling problems See Setting the time and date onLED indications Voice announce featureLED Indication Condition Solution Voice Announce Appendix Lamp unit replacement and careWhen to replace the lamp unit How to replace the lamp unit Required toolsReplace the screw and tighten using a manual screwdriver Disposing of the used lamp unitSpecifications Limited United States Warranty For DLP Television ModelsLimited Canada Warranty How to Obtain Warranty ServicesHMX96EN.book Page 87 Friday, April 28, 2006 1203 PM Index FreezeHMX96EN.book Page 89 Friday, April 28, 2006 1203 PM 06-05

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