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42SL417U 46SL417U 55SL417U
Integrated High Denition LCD Television
Dear Customer,
WARNING
NOTE TO CATV INSTALLERS
Safety Precautions
CHILD SAFETY:
It Makes A Difference How and Where You Use Your Flat Panel Display
Important Safety Instructions
Additional Safety Precautions
Installation, Care, and Service
Installation
Care
Service
Choosing a location for your LCD TV
To Display your LCD TV on the included Pedestal Stand:
To Display your LCD TV using a Wall Bracket:
WARNING:
Removing the Pedestal Stand
USA - Federal Communications Commission Statement
FCC Compliance Statement
Wireless Radio
Canada - Industry Canada Statement
Wireless Radio
ENERGY STAR User Information
Important notes about your LCD TV
Trademark Information
Contents
Chapter 2: Connecting your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Chapter 3: Using the remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Chapter 4: Initial Setup and Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Chapter 5: Setting up your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Chapter 8: Advanced features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Chapter 9: Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Chapter 10: Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Chapter 1: Introduction
Features
Overview of installation, setup, and use
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Front panel control
Examples show Model 42SL417U.
Back panel connections
For explanations of cable types and connections, see p. 1421.
Touch key function:
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Chapter 2: Connecting your TV
Overview of cable types
Coaxial cable (F-type)
Standard A/V cables (composite video)
Component video cables
Connecting to a Satellite dish, an Antenna, or Cable TV
Connecting an HDMI or DVI device to the HDMI input
Connecting a VCR or DVD player with ColorStream (component video)
Note: For programming the TV remote control to operate other devices, see p. 79.
Connecting a digital audio system
Using the TV remote and HDMI CEC Control to control other devices
Connecting an HDMI audio system
HDMI's ARC (Audio Return Channel) feature
Connecting a PC
Connecting to the TVs PC IN terminal
Connection to the TVs HDMI terminal
Connecting to a home network
Connecting the TV directly to a PC without an Internet connection
Connecting the TV to a home network without an Internet connection
Connecting the TV to a home network with an Internet connection - Wired
Connecting the TV to a home network with an Internet connection - Wireless
Chapter 3: Using the remote control
Controlling other devices
Installing batteries
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3
Learning about the Remote Control
Chapter 4: Initial Setup and Menu
Initial Setup
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6
Navigating the menu system
Main menu layout
To open the main menus (illustrated below), press on the remote control or TV control panel.
Quick menu
Chapter 5: Setting up your TV
Changing Initial settings
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3
Menu language
Skipping channels
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3
Skipping video inputs
1
Labeling channels
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4
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6
Setting the Auto Input feature
1
2 3 4 5
Chapter 6: Basic features
Tuning channels
Setting the Channel Tuning Mode
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3
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2
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Favorites Browser
1 2
1 2 3
Adding and clearing channels and inputs in the History List
Using Channel Return
1 2
Selecting the video input to view
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2
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3
Using closed captions
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3
Analog CC mode
2
Setting the PIN code
Entering a new PIN code
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2
Downloading an additional rating system
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2
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5
Locking specific channels
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3
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5
Using HDMI CEC Control
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2
4
Controlling HDMI CEC playback devices
1 2 3
HDMI CEC Control input source selection
Adjusting the amplifiers audio
1
Using the HDMI settings feature
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2
3 4 5
Viewing the HDMI signal information
Using your PC with the TV
Adjusting the image
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2
3
Setting the sleep timer
1 2
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2
Setting Automatic Power Down
Displaying TV status information
Viewing support information
1 2
Resetting to Factory Defaults
1 2 3
Chapter 7: Picture and sound controls
Selecting the picture size
1 2
such as DVHS movies, Video Games, or PC graphics.
Scrolling the picture
1
2 3 4
Using the Auto Aspect feature
1
Adjusting the picture
Selecting the picture mode
3
1 2
Adjusting the picture quality
Using the advanced picture settings features
Edge Enhancer
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2
4
ClearFrame
1
2
MPEG NR
1
Setting the Expert Picture Settings
Test Pattern
RGB Filter
White Balance
Setting Type
Locking the picture settings
1 2
Adjusting the audio
Muting the sound
Selecting stereo/SAP broadcasts
Adjusting the audio balance
1 2
Adjusting the range
1 2
Selecting the optical audio output format
Using advanced sound features
Using surround sound
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2
Chapter 8: Advanced features
Using your home network
If you use Internet services, see the following note before use.
Setting up the Network
1
2 3 4
Wireless Setup
Easy Setup using PBC (Push Button Configuration)
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3 4
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7
Advanced Network Setup
IP Address Setup
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2
3 4
Using the software keyboard
1
2 3
4
Performing a Software Upgrade
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3
Viewing the Software Licenses
Netflix
Watching movies with Netflix
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2 3
1
CinemaNow
2
Blockbuster
2
Pandora
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2
Using the Media Player
Media Player Specifications
Device
Supported file system
Basic operation
Viewing Movie files
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2 3
1 2 3
1
Playing Music files
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2
1 2 3
1
Viewing Photo files
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Using the Wallpaper feature
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5
2
Photo Select
Chapter 9: Troubleshooting
General troubleshooting
Black box onscreen
TV stops responding to controls
Other problems
Chapter 9: Troubleshooting
Closed caption problems
Rating blocking (V-Chip) problems
No HDMI CEC Control operation
HDMI problems For HDMI cables
LED indications
Chapter 10: Appendix
Specifications
Television System
Channel Coverage
Power Source
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Acceptable signal formats for PC IN and HDMI terminals
PC IN signal formats
HDMI signal formats
Remote control functional key chart
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Operating other devices
Programming the remote to operate other devices
Device code setup
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2
Searching for a device code
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3
4
5
Operating the TV with combination buttons
Remote control codes
Cable
Satellite
Blu-ray Disc
DVD
DVD Recorders
VCR
CD
Receiver & amp
Limited United States Warranty
for LCD Televisions
Limited Canadian Warranty
for Toshiba Brand Flat Panel Televisions
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