Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 40G30U Toshiba
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Dear Customer_ Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba LCD TV. This manual will help you use the many exciting features of your new LCD TV. Before operating your LCD TV, please read this manual completely, and keep it nearby for future reference.
importantSafety instructions 1) Read these instrnctions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed aiiwarnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean onlywith dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilationopenings. Install in accordancewith the manufacturer's instructions.
24) To avoid damageto this product, never place or store the TV in direct sunlight; hot, humid areas; or areas 25) Always place the TV on the floor or a sturdy, level, stable surfacethat can support the weight of the unit. To securethe TV,use a sturdy strap from the hook(s) on the rear of the TV to a wall stud, pillar,or other immovablestructure.
40) During normal use, the TV may make occasional snapping or popping sounds. This is normal, especially when the unit is being turned on or off. If these sounds become frequent or continuous, unplug the power cord and contact a Toshiba Authorized Service Center.
7) VESA Mounting Pattern 40" 200x200 mm M6 46" 400x200 mm M8 55" 400x200 mm M8 (mlit in ram) Removing the Pedestal Stand 1) Carefully lay the front of the unit face down on a flat, cushioned surface such as a quilt or blanket. Leave the stand protruding over the edge of the surface.
FCC Declaration of Conformity Comp#ance Statement tPart 15): The Toshiba 40G300U, 40G30U, 46G300U, 46G30U, and 55G300U Televisions comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
important Safety instructions ............................... 3 Installation, Care, and Service ............................. 3 Chapter1: introduction ...................................... g Features ol your new TV ...................................
Features of your new TV The following are just a few of the many e×citing features of your new Toshiba widescreen, integrated HD, LCD TV: * Integrated digital tuning (SVSB ATSC and QAM) eliminates the need for a separate digital converter set-top box (in most cases).
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. Carefully read the important safety, installation, care, and service information. Keep this manual for future reference.
TV front and side panel controls and connections Model 40G300U is used in this manual for illustration purposes. Left side panel TV front TV top 2 1 6 7 Control panel 1 Green LED and TOSHIBA Logo LED Power LED(Green) = Power indicator TOSHIBA Logo LED= O11 or Off (_v page 30).
TV back panel connections For an explanation of cable types and connections, see pages 13-20. TV back Power Cord 1 2 PC IN HDMI iN '@IQI I I I 8 7 6 4 5 1 LAN IN -- LAN port is used to connect the TV to your home network. 2 PC IN -- For use when connecting a personal computer.
Overview of cable types CaNes can be purchased from most stores that sell audio/ video devices. Bef%re purchasing any cables, be sure of connector types required by your devices and the length of each cable.
Connecting a VCR and antenna, Cable TV or Camcorder TV back panel 1 From CaMe TV or FromCableTV antenna ! C _ VIDEO 2 inputs on TV right side panel You will need: .
ConflecUflg a DVD player with ColorStream ® (component video), a VCR, arid a sateJJJte receiver TV back panel From antenna Satellite receiver with component video or DVD player with component video Y.
Connecting aft HDNI ® or DVI device to the HDN] input The HDM[ input on your TV receives digital audio and uncompressed digital video from an HDM[ source device, or macompressed digital video from a DVI (Digital Visual Interface) source device.
RERZA-LINK ® connection You can control the basic functions of connected audio/video devices using the TV's remote control if you connect a REGZA-LINK compatible audio receiver or playback device. For an explanation of setup and operations, see page 56.
Connecting a digital audio system The TV's DiGiTAL AUDIO OUT terminal outputs a *Dolby _ Digital or 2-channel down-mixed PCM (pulse-code modulation) signal for use with an external Dolby °_' Digital decoder or other external audio system with optical audio input.
No te: • The PC audio input terminals on the TV are shared with the HDMI- 1 analog audio input terminals (_,,_ page 50). • Some PC models cannot be connected to this TX • An adapter is not needed for corrputers with a compatible mini D-sub 15-pin terminal.
To connect the TV to a home network the hack of your TV I Router with Hub Modern(DSLorCahle} _ _ [] [] ........... [2113] Sever PC(with DLNA server function) [1] CoaxiaJ or teJephone cabJe (depending on your modem type) [2] Standard LAN cabJe [3] Do NOT connect a phone jack directJy to the TV's LAN port.
Preparing the remote control for use Your TV remote control can operate your TV and many other devices such as cable converter boxes, satellite receivers, VCRs, DVD players, and HTIBs (home theater in a box), even if they are different brands.
Learning about the remote controJ The buttons used for operating the TV only are described here. For a complete list of the remote control's functions, see the remote control fmactional key chart (_:_v page 24), Q CD -2 5 JH G3: 6_-.
Usin9the remote control to control yourother devices If you have a non-Toshiba device or a Toshiba device that the remote control is not preprogrammed to operate, you must first program the remote control to recognize the device (if you have not already done so) (r,; pages 25-27).
Remote Control funcUonaJ key chart No te: o "---" = key does not send a signal in that remote control mode. o "_--TV" = key will affect the TV, even though the remote control is in another mode.
REC MENU* SLOW REW* SLOW FWD* Angle* Sub title* Audio* Eject* Record (2 click) --- DVD Angle --- DVD Sub title --- DVD Audio --- DVD Eject Programming the remote control to control yourother devices Your Toshiba TV remote control is preprogrammed to operate most Toshiba devices.
Remote control codes In some cases you may not be able to operate your device with the TV remote control. Your other device may use a code that is not recognized by the TV remote control.
Curtis Mathes 001,1105, 0119, 012, 01& 1140,1148, 053,056, 057 Daewoo 011, (}13,015,017,018, 1119, 05Z 078 Daytron 1178 Denon (}63 Dilnensia 001, (}48 Electrohome 010,020,065 Emerson 003,1108, 010.
Main menu Jayout The tables below and oll the next page provide a quick overview of your TV's menu system. MENU To open the main menus (illustrated below), press O on the remote control or TV control panel. Picture Mode + Sports / Standard / Movie / PC / Deference Picture Settings + [Opens the Picture Settings menu] .
Setup/Installation menu layout The Installation menu contains the Terrestrial and System Status menus. MENU To open the Installation menu (illustrated below), press © on the remote control or TV control panel, open the Setup menu, select Installation, and press @.
initial Setup When you first turn on or reset the TV, the Initial Setup window will appear. 1 [)1the Menu Language field, press 4 or _ to select your preferred language. 2 Press 4 or _ to select Time Zone and set your desired time zone with 4 or _ and press @_.
Programming channels into the TV's channel memory When you press (_ or _c,_,j on the remote control or TV control panel, your TV will stop only on the channels you programmed into the TV's channel memory. Follow the steps below to program channels into the TV's channel memory.
3 Press A or V to select a channel position to be skipped and press 0. A tick will appear in the box.To remove the tick, press @ again. To add a channel to the channel memory: Highlight the checked box next to the channel number you want to add, and then press @ to remove the tick.
4' Highlight Done and press @ to save changes, and go back to the Channel Labeling window. Setting the HDMJ ®audio mode To set tile HDMI audio mode: MENU 1 Press O and open the Sound menu.
After the time zone has been set, you will be asked to set the current Daylight Saving Time status. To set the Daylight Saving Time status: 1 Press 4 or _ to select Yes or No, highlight [}one, and then press @. Viewing the system status To view the system status: MENU I Press O and open the Setup menu.
Selecting the video input source to view To select the video input source to view: 1 Press _) on the remote control or TV control panel. 2 And then either: a) Press 0-8; or b) Repeatedly press AW on the remote control and then press @ to change the input; or c) Repeatedly press _) oll the remote control or TV control panel to change the input.
3 Press at or V to highlight the video source yon want to label. 4 5 Press 4 or _" to select the desired label for that input source. If a particular input is not used, yon can select Hide as the.
Elementsof the ChannelBrowser TM 1 2 3 4 3 Press Y to highlight History List, and then press 4 or _ to select the setting you prefer: either On, or Off. Note: History List will be cleared every time the TV is powered off. 4. Press Y to highlight ART/CABLEList, and then press 4 or _" to select On or Off.
To tulle to a channel or input in Select mode: _ACK _Xl ] While watching TV, press _ '_ or _ t_ to open the Channel Browser TM and surf back to a previous item or tbrward to the next item in the list.
Tuning to the next programmed channel To tune to the next programmed channel: OH Press (_ or _T_3 on the remote control or TV control panel. Note: This feature will not work unless you program channels into the TV's channel memory (_, page 31).
To select the picture size using the menus: 1 Select Picture Size in the Theater Settings menu. 2 Press 4 or _ to select the desired picture size setting. 3 Highlight [}one and press @. Note: Some of the picture sizes may not be available depending on the receiving signal format (those will be "grayed out" in the Picture Size screen).
Native {for 480i {HDIVil), 4SOp {HDiVil), 720p, 1080i, and 1080p signal programs) i©©© 000 ® If receiving a 480i (HDMI), 480p (HDMI), 720p, 1080i, or 1080p signal program, Native mode scales the video to display the entire picture within the borders of the screen (i.
To turn on the auto aspect ratio feature: MENU 1 Press O and open the Picture menu. 2 Highlight TheaterSettings and press @. 3 [n the AUtO Aspect Ratio field, select 0u. 4. To save the new settings, highlight [}one and press @. To revert to the factory defaults, highlight Reset and press @.
Adjusting the picture quaIRy You can adjust the picture quality (Contrast, Backlight, DynaLight TM, Brightness, Color, Tint, and Sharpness) to your personal preferences.
DigRal CC SetUngs You can customize the closed caption display characteristics by changing the background color, opacity, text size, type, edge, and color.
3 Press & or V to select Audio, and then press 4 or _" to select the desired service. EXIT 4 Press G. Selecting stereo/SAP broadcasts The multi-channel TV sound (MTS) feature allows you to output high-fidelity stereo sound.
Using the Doihy ® DigRal Dynamic Range Control feature This dynamic range control feature causes the ATSC dynamic range to be further compressed, allowing you to switch from ATSC to analog broadcasts at the same dynamic range. To use tile Dolby Digital Dynamic Range Control: MENU I Press O and open the Sound menu.
dialog, language). The V-Chip feature in this TV detects the signals and blocks the programs according to the ratings you select. (For rating descriptions, see the tables on the next page.) To block and unblock TV programs and movies: MENU . . 1 Press O and h@ahght the Locks menu icon.
Independent rating system for broadcasters TV-IVIA Mature Audience Only (This program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and therefore may be unsuitable for children under 17.
Unlocking programs temporarily If you try to rune the TV to a program that exceeds the rating limits you set, the TV will enter program lock mode and the following message will aF_pear on- screen: You can either temporarily unlock the program or select an unlocked program to watch.
5 Press _ to select On. When the control panel is locked and any button o13 the control panel (except POWER) is pressed, the message "NOT AVAILABLE" appears. To unlock the control panel: Select 0fl in step 5 above, or press and hold the VOLUME- button on the TV control panel for about 10 seconds until the volume icon appears.
is set to "No," the HDM! 1 Audio setting changes to "Auto."/f PC Audio is set to "Yes," the NDM! 1 Audio setting is set to "Digital" and is grayed out in the menu. (Also see item 4 on page 12 and "Setting the HDMI ® Audio mode" on page 33.
Viewing photoflies There are three types of view modes. Multi View: This view allows you to search for photos in a grid format. These pictures are displayed using thumbnail data in each image file.
Duringplayback PAUSE/STEP Press _ to pause. PLAY * To resume nomml playback, press (_. SKIP SKIP , To locate a specific file, press _ or _ repeatedly. * To adjust volume, press _ / v_ Note: During playback, you can adjust the SOUND menu functions from the QUICK menu.
Viewing movie _es You can select movies from a list of available files. 1 Press A V to select a file or folder. (_ / [cT_J buttons can be used to page up/down the movie list when there are more files than will fit onto one screen. 2 When you select a folder, press @ to move to OH RTN' the next layer.
Movie Movie list (Multi view) See page 54. Sorting (0nly USB storage device) To sort tile tblders and files MENU I Press O to open the OuickMenu in the movie list mode. 2 Press A or V to select Sort. 3 Press 4 or _ to select Title, New or 0[d to set the sorting rule.
Auto Setup 1 Press M_U and 4 or _ to select the Setup menu. Press A or V to highlight Retwork Setup then press EN@. 3 Press V to highlight Auto Setup, and then press 4 or _ to select 0u (default). Manual Setup This setup requires the data listed below.
FF Fast-forwaMs. FlEW (_g) Rewinds/reverses. AV4_ Navigate contents menu, etc. @ Enters contents menu, etc. EXiT (3 Returns to the previous menu. Note: These functions depend on the devices connected. REGZA-LINK ® Player Control menu functions: MENU 1 Press 0 and open the Pre{ereuces menu.
Speaker Preference From this item, you can set your audio output preference to the TV speakers or the audio receiver speakers. When this item is set to Audio Receiver. the TV remote can be used to adjust or mute the volmne of the audio. This item will be grayed out unless a REGZA-L[NK compatible audio receiver is connected.
Using the advanced picture settings features UsingDynamic Contrast Dynamic Contrast detects changes in picture quality that affect the appearance of your contrast settings and then automatically adjusts the video. To select Dynamic Contrast preference: 1 From the the Picture menu, highlight Picture Settings and press @.
Selecting the cinema mode When you view a DVD (3:2 pulldown processed) from a DVD player connected to the VIDE0 1, VIDEO 2, C010rStream liD (component video), or HDNI inputs on the TV. smoother motion can be obtained by setting the Cinema Node to Film.
Using NPEG noise reduction The MPEG noise reduction feature allows you to reduce visible interference caused by MPEG compression. Choices for MPEG noise reduction are Off, Low, Middle, and High. Off is automatically selected when this feature is disabled ("grayed out").
Generaltroubleshooting Before calling a service technician, please check this chapter for a possible cause of the problem and some solutions you can try. Black box on-screen • The closed caption feature is set to one of the Text modes ([1, T2, T3, or T4).
Soundproblems * Check the antenna/cable connections (_ Chapter 2). . The station may have broadcast difficulties. Try another channel. . The sound may be muted. Press VOLUME. . if you hear 11o sound, try setting the MTS feature to Stereo mode (_:_ page 45).
Network Setup fails (Auto) ,_ The LAN cables are not connected properly or at all. Connect all cables. ,, "The DHCP service is not enabled oll the router, or no router is present.
Specifications No te: ° This model complies with the specifications listed below. o Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. . This model may not be compatible with features and/or specifications that may be added in the future.
AcceptaNe signal formats for PC iN and HDN! terminals PC IN signal formats Note: Depending on the connected PC, the following status may occur; incorrect display, fa/se format detection, picture position failure, blur, or judde_ But this is not a malfunction of your TV VGA 640 x 480 59.
Limited United States Warranty for LCD Televisions Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. CTACP') makes the following limited warranties to odginal consumers in the United States.
TOTHE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF ANY PARTS. IN NO EVENT SHALL TACP BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITEDTO, LOST PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, OR MODIFICATION OR ERASURE OF RECORDED DATA CAUSED BY USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS LCD TELEVISION).
h. Service of a Television on which the TOSHIBA label or logo, rating label or serial number have been defaced or removed; i. Damage to the Television caused by failure to follow the specifications, User manuals or guides as to usage and/or storage. j.
shall be and remain valid and enforceable. If and to the extent that any provision of this limited warranty as it relates to any of the Related Parties is found to be invalid or unenforceable in resoe.
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