40SL412U 46SL412U 55SL412U 55S41U

Owner’s Manual

Integrated High Deﬁnition LCD Television

HIGH-DEFINITION TELEVISION

40SL412U

46SL412U

55SL412U

55S41U

For an overview of steps for setting up yournewTV, see page11.

Note: To display a High Deﬁnition picture, the TV must be receiving a High Deﬁnition signal (such as an over-the-air High Deﬁnition TV broadcast, a High Deﬁnition digital cable program, or a High Deﬁnition digital satellite program). For details, please contact your TV antenna installer, cable provider, or satellite provider.

Owner’s Record

The model number and serial number are on the back of your TV. Record these numbers in the spaces below. Refer to these numbers whenever you communicate with your Toshiba dealer about this TV.

Model number: Serial number:

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Toshiba owner manual 40SL412U 46SL412U 55SL412U 55S41U

Contents

40SL412U 46SL412U 55SL412U 55S41U Dear Customer Safety Precautions Additional Safety Precautions Important Safety InstructionsInstallation, Care, and Service Installation Risk of Electric Shock Care To Display your LCD TV using a Wall Bracket ServiceChoosing a location for your LCD TV To Display your LCD TV on the included Pedestal Stand Removing the Pedestal Stand TV Size Hole PatternHxV40 TV 46 TV Important notes about your Energy Star User Information Trademark Information Contents 1080p output resolution Features of your new TVIntroduction CableClear digital picture noise reduction Page Left side panel TV front and side panel controls and connectionsTV top TV back panel connections Power Cord Overview of cable types Connecting your TVAbout the connection illustrations Connecting a VCR and antenna, Cable TV or Camcorder To view the DVD player To view antenna or Cable channelsTo view the VCR or view and record antenna channels To record a TV program while watching a DVD To view the Hdmi device video To connect an Hdmi device, you will needTo connect a DVI device, you will need One HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable Before controlling the devices REGZA-LINKconnectionHdmi cables  TV back panel Audio receiver Connecting a digital audio system Connecting an audio systemTo control the audio Sound menu Signal names for mini D-sub 15-pin connector Connecting a personal computer PCTo connect a PC to the Hdmi terminal on the TV Ground Reserved Installing the remote control batteries Using the remote controlRemote control effective range 13無 VOL + adjusts the volume level Learning about the remote control9無 Recall displays TV status information  Main menu layout Menu layout and navigationIcon Option Navigating the menu system Setup/Installation menu layout Initial Setup Setting up your TVTo configure the ANT/CABLE input source Selecting the menu language Programming channels into the TV’s channel memory Setting channel skipProgramming channels automatically To program channels automatically Setting the Hdmi audio mode Setting the time zone Viewing the digital signal meterReset Factory Defaults Viewing the system status Selecting the video input source to view Using the TV’s featuresLabeling the video input sources To select the video input source to view Tuning channels using Channel Browser Tuning channelsFavorites Browser Adding and clearing channels and inputs in the History List Elements of the Channel Browser Tuning to the next programmed channel Setting the Channel Tuning ModeSwitching between two channels using Channel Return For 1080i, 1080p and 720p signal program source Switching between two channels using SurfLockSelecting the picture size Full For 169 480i, 480p source programs only TheaterWide For letter box programs with subtitles TheaterWide For letter box programsNative Normal Adjusting the picture Using the Freeze featureUsing the auto aspect ratio feature Selecting the picture mode Adjusting the picture quality Using the closed caption modeBase closed captions CC Selector Digital CC SettingsTo customize the closed captions To select closed captions Using the digital audio selector Adjusting the audioAdjusting the audio quality Muting the sound Using the Dolby Digital Dynamic Range Control feature Using the Locks menuSelecting the optical audio output format Entering the PIN code Blocking TV programs and movies by rating V-Chip Changing your PIN codeTo block and unblock TV programs and movies To download the additional rating system if available 5無 Press  to select On Blocking TV programs by Canada ratingNot intended for anyone 17 Canadian Rating Menu will appear Using the GameTimer Using the input lock featureUnlocking programs temporarily Locking channels Using the panel lock feature Using the PC settings featureTo adjust the PC settings To lock the panel Using the Media Player Setting the PC AudioUsing the Media Player with USB To select the Auto Start function Single View Viewing photo filesSlideshow Playing music files During playback To set the repeat modeTo close the Music Player 3無 Press  or  to select Off, All or 4無 Press Automatic Power Down Setting the sleep timerNo Signal Power Down Available remote control key functions Using REGZA-LINKREGZA-LINKplayback device DVD player, etc. control REGZA-LINKinput source selection To set the REGZA-LINKSetup Volume and Mute controls of Audio ReceiverTo display TV status information using Recall Displaying TV status information To display TV status information using Info Understanding the last mode memory featureTo close the screen Press again Using the advanced picture settings features Using the TV’s advanced featuresUsing Dynamic Contrast Using the static gamma feature Using CableClear digital noise reduction Selecting the cinema modeTo change the CableClear settings To turn on Film Stabilization Using the Game Mode feature Using Mpeg noise reductionTo turn on Game Mode To turn off Game Mode General troubleshooting Troubleshooting Remote control problems Sound problemsChannel tuning problems Closed caption problems Appendix Specifications PC in signal formats Acceptable signal formats for PC in and Hdmi terminalsHdmi signal formats Format Resolution Frequency Pixel Clock Frequency How to Obtain Warranty Service Limited United States Warranty for LCD TelevisionsRental Units Your Responsibility Limited One 1 Year Warranty on Parts and Labour Disclaimer and Limitation of Remedy Arbitration and Dispute ResolutionCritical Applications General Provisions How to Obtain Warranty Services Toshiba America Information SYSTEMS, INC