Chapter 1: Introduction

Overview of steps for installing, setting up, and using your new TV

Follow these steps to set up your TV and begin using its many exciting features.

1.Carefully read the important safety, installation, care, and service information on pages 2–5. Keep this manual for future reference.

2.Observe the following when choosing a location for the TV:

¥Place the TV on the floor or a sturdy, level, stable surface that can support the weight of the unit. Secure the TV to a wall, pillar, or other immovable structure as described on page 3, item 19.

¥Place the TV in a location where light does not reflect on the screen.

¥Place the TV far enough from walls and other objects to allow proper ventilation. Inadequate ventilation may cause overheating, which will damage the TV. THIS TYPE OF DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE TOSHIBA WARRANTY.

¥Read ÒInstallationÓ on pages 3Ð4.

¥Read ÒImportant notes about your LCD TVÓ on page 5.

3.Do not plug in any power cords until AFTER you have connected all cables and devices to your TV.

4.BEFORE connecting cables or devices to the TV, learn the functions of the TVÕs connections and controls (pages 9 and 10).

5.Connect your other electronic device(s) to the TV (pages 12Ð22).

6.Connect the G-LINK®cable (either one of the enclosed IR blaster cables) from your VCR and/or Cable box (if applicable) to the G-LINK¨terminal so you can use the TV Guide On Screen¨ features (applies to VCRs and cable boxes only). See page 21.

7.Install the batteries in the remote control (page 23).

8.See “Learning about the remote control” (page 28) for an overview of the buttons on the remote control.

9.Program the remote control to operate your other device(s) (pages 24Ð25).

10.AFTER connecting all cables and devices, plug in the power cords for your TV and other devices.

ÒNow Booting...Ó will be displayed on the screen until the picture appears or the green LED will blink until the TV goes into standby mode.

When the TV is in standby mode, press POWER on the TV top panel or remote control to turn on the TV.

If the TV stops responding to the controls on the remote control or TV top panel and you cannot turn the TV off or on, press and hold the POWER button for 5 seconds to reset the TV.

11.See “Menu layout and navigation” for a quick overview of navigating the TV’s menu system (pages 29Ð30).

12.See Chapter 5 for details on setting up the TV Guide On Screen® system (if available in your area).

13.See Chapter 7 for details on using the TV Guide On Screen® program guide (if available in your area).

14.Program channels into the TV’s channel memory (page 36).

15.For details on using the TV’s features, see Chapter 8.

16.For help, refer to the Troubleshooting Guide (Chapter 10).

17.For technical specifications and warranty information, see Chapter 11.

18.Enjoy your new TV!

Note: If you sell or transfer this television to a third party, be sure to reset the PIN code as described on page 76 under the heading, ÒIf you cannot remember your PIN code.Ó

 

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