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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.
1Carefully read the important safety, installation, care, and
service information in the separate Installation Guide.
Keep this manual for future reference.
2Observe the following when choosing a location for the
TV:
•Read the separate Installation Guide.
•Read the separate TV Guide On Screen™ Interactive
Program Guide.
•Read “Important notes about your DLP™ projection
TV” (- page 2).
•Place the TV on the applicable optional TV stand listed
in the “Specifications” section (if available for this TV
model) or on a sturdy, level, stable surface that can
safely support the size and weight of the unit.
•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.
3Do not plug in any power cords until AFTER you have
connected all cables and devices to your TV.
4BEFORE connecting cables or devices to the TV, learn
the functions of the TV’s connections and controls
(- pages 8–9).
5Connect your other electronic device(s) to the TV
(- Installation Guide).
6Connect the supplied G-LINK™/IR blaster cable 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) (- Installation Guide).
7Install the batteries in the remote control (- page11 ).
8See “Learning about the remote control” (- page 12) for
an overview of the buttons on the remote control.
9Program the remote control to operate your other
device(s) (- pages 16–21).
10 AFTER connecting all cables and devices, plug in the
power cords for your TV and other devices.
11 After you plug in the TV power cord, the yellow LED
(on the TV front) will blink 3 times. Wait several seconds
until the yellow LED stops blinking and then press p on
the TV or remote control.
See “LED indications” (- page 80).
12 See “Menu layout and navigation” for a quick overview of
the TV’s menu system (- page 22).
13 See the separate TV Guide On Screen™ Interactive
Program Guide for details on setting up and using the
TV Guide On Screen™ system (if available in your area).
14 Program channels into the TV’s channel memory
(- page 26).
15 For details on using the TV’s features, see Chapters 5
and 6.
16 For details on connecting the TV to a home network to
enable file sharing and e-mail scheduling of recordings,
see Chapter 7.
17 For help, refer to the Troubleshooting Guide, Chapter 8.
18 For lamp unit replacement instructions, see Chapter9.
19 For technical specifications and warranty information, see
Chapter 9.
20 Enjoy your new TV!
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