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Introduction

Overview of installation, setup, and use

Overview of installation, setup, and use
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. Keep this manual for future reference.
2To choose a location for the TV:
❖Read “Important notes about your TV” on page 7.
❖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, see 25) on
page 4.
❖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, see “Overview
of cable types” on page 22.
5Connect your other electronic device(s) to the TV, see
“Connecting an HDMI® or DVI device to the HDMI® input”
on page 29.
6Install the batteries in the remote control, see “Installing
batteries” on page 41.
7See “Learning about the remote control” on page 43 for an
overview of the buttons on the remote control.
8After connecting all cables and devices, plug in the power
cords for your TV and other devices. Then press the POWER
button on the TV control panel or remote control to turn on the
TV. If the TV stops responding to the buttons on the remote
control or TV control panel and you cannot turn the TV off or
on, unplug the power cords for a few seconds and then plug
them in and try again.
9See “Navigating the menu system” on page 48 for a quick
overview of navigating the TV’s menu system.