Toshiba 37XV500A User manual

Integrated Digital LCD TV
OWNER'S MANUAL
Owner's Record
You will find the model number and serial number on
the back of the TV. Record these numbers in the spaces
provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon
your TOSHIBA dealer regarding this product.
Model number:
Serial number:
37XV500A
42XV500A
46XV500A
VX1A00104100
2008
DVB registration identification reference number: 0000 (37XV500A), 0000 (42XV500A), 0000 (46XV500A).
Trademark of the DVB
- Digital Video Broadcasting Project

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Contents
Introduction
Welcome to Toshiba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Important SafetyInstructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Getting started
Connectingan aerial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Exploringyour newTV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
TVfront and side panel controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
TVback panel connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Learningabout the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Turningthe TVon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Tuningthe TVfor the first time - digital only- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Learningabout the menusystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Programmingchannels into the TV’s channel memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
WatchingTVprogrammes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Using the TV’s features (General)
Picture adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Sound adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Other feature settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Selectingthe video input source to view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
UsingREGZA-LINK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Teletext in AnalogTV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Teletext in Digital TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Other Digital TV features and settings
Settingthe EPG (Electronic Programme guide) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Parental rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Channel list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Favorite Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Subtitle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Restore factorysetting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Audio Preference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Transparency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
TVSetup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Connecting your TV
Back connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Side connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Connectingan HDMI or a DVI device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Selectingthe PC/HDMI1 audio mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Settingthe HDMI1 audio mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Selectingthe AVoutput mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Connectinga computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Usingthe PC setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
REGZA-LINK connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Reference section
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
APPENDIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Broadcast system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

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Introduction
Welcome to Toshiba
•Thankyoufor purchasingthis Toshiba LCD Colour
Television. This manual will help youuse the exciting
features of your newTV.
•Instructions in this manual are based on usingthe remote
control.
• Please read all safetyand operatinginstructions in this
manual carefully, and keep this manual for future reference.
Important Safety Instructions
Be sure to observe the followinginstructions and precautions
to ensure safe use of this TV.
Installation
1) Always connect the power plugto an appropriate
electrical outlet equipped with 220-240V, AC 50Hz.
Never use the TVoutside the specified voltage range. It
may cause a fire or an electric shock.
2) Never insert or remove the power plugwith wet
hands.
This may cause an electric shock.
3) Never place the TV in an unstabilized location such
as on a shaky table, incline or location subject to
vibration.
The TVmay drop or fall off which may cause injury or
damage.
4) Never block or cover the slots and openings in the
cabinet.
• Never place the TVso that it is facing upward or on
its side.
• Never place the TVin a closet, bookcase or other
similar area where the ventilation is poor.
• Never drape a newspaper, tablecloth or curtain on the
TV.
• When installing the TVagainst a wall, always keep
the TVat least 10 cm away from the wall.
• Never place the TVon a soft unstable surface, such
as a carpet, or a cushion.
The inside of this TVwill overheat if the ventilation holes
are covered, blocked or sealed, which may result in a
fire.
5) Never place the TV near a heater or in direct
sunlight.
The surface of the cabinet or power cord may melt and
result in a fire or an electric shock.
6) Never place the TV in an area exposed to high
humidity levels, such as in a bathroom or close to a
humidifier.
This may cause a fire or an electric shock.
7) Never place the TV next to a stove where it will be
exposed to oil, smoke, or steam, or in a location
where there is a large quantity of dust.
This may cause a fire or an electric shock.
220-240VAC, 50Hz
Check!

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8) Install the TV in a horizontal, stable location.
Connect between two clips on the back of the TV
and a wall, pillar, etc., with a sturdy tie and clip of
supplied accessories (-page 43).
• Use as short a tie as possible to ensure the TVis
stable.
• If the TVis not installed securely, it may lean or fall
over and cause an injury.
• To prevent injury, use the exclusive optional stand or
wall-hanging bracket to install this TVon the floor or
wall securely in accordance with a qualified
technician.
9) Precautions for movingthe TV
• When moving the TV, be sure to remove the plug
from the wall outlet and disconnect the aerial cable
and audio/video cables, any steady ties. Fire or
electric shock may result if the power cord is
damaged.
• When carrying the TV, at least two people are
needed. Be sure to carry it upright.
• Never carry the TVwith the screen facing up or down.
10) Precautions for installingon outdoor aerial
An outside aerial system should not be located in the
vicinity of overhead power lines, or other electric light or
power circuits.
If the aerial falls down or drops, it may cause injury or
electric shock.
Use
1) Never place hot objects or open flame sources,
such as lighted candles or nightlights, on or close
to the TV.
High temperatures can melt plastic and lead to fires.
2) The apparatus shall not be exposed to drippingor
splashingand that no objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
When liquids are spilled or small items are dropped
inside the TV, this may cause a fire or an electric shock.
If small objects drop inside the TV, turn off the TVand
remove the power plug from the outlet immediately and
contact a service technician.
3) Never insert objects (metal or paper) or pour water
inside the TV through ventilation holes and other
openings.
These items may cause a fire or an electric shock.
If these objects are inserted inside the TV, turn off the
TVand remove the power plug from the outlet
immediately and contact a service technician. Be
especially careful that children do not insert objects in
the TV.
4) Never stand or climb on the TV.
Be especially careful in households with children to
prevent them through climbing on top of the TV.
It may move, fall over, break, become damaged or
cause an injury.
Top view
Sturdy tie
(as short as possible)
Clip
Clip
Clip
Side view
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5) When the TV will not be used for a longperiod of
time, such as duringvacation or travel, remove the
power plugfrom the wall outlet for safety.
• The TVis not completely disconnected from the
power supply line, as minute current is consumed
even when the !Power switch is turned off.
• The Mains plug or an appliance coupler is used as the
disconnect device, therefore the disconnect device
shall remain readily operable.
6) Never pull on the power cord when removingthe
plugfrom the wall outlet.
Always hold the plug firmly when removing it. If the
power cord is yanked, the cord may become damaged
and a fire or an electric shock may occur.
7) Never cut, break, modify, twist, bunch up or bent the
cord or apply excessive force or tension to it.
Never place heavy objects on the cord or allow it to
overheat as this may cause damage, a fire or an electric
shock. Contact a service technician if the power cord is
damaged.
8) If there is thunder or lightning, never touch the
aerial cable or other connected cables.
Youmay suffer an electric shock.
Service
1) Never repair, modify or disassemble the TV by
yourself.
It may cause a fire or an electric shock. Consult a
service technician for inspection and repairs.
2) When a malfunction occurs, or if smoke or an
unusual odor comes from the TV, turn off the TV
and remove the power plugfrom the outlet
immediately.
Make sure that the smoke or smell has stopped, then
contact a service technician. If the TVis still used in this
condition, it may cause a fire or an electric shock.
3) If the TV is dropped or the cabinet is broken, turn off
the TV and remove the power plugfrom the outlet
immediately.
If the TVis still power used in this condition, it may
cause a fire or an electric shock. If the cabinet is broken,
be careful when handling the TVto prevent an injury.
Contact a service technician for inspection and repair.
4) When the TV reaches the end of its useful life, ask a
qualified service technician to properly dispose of
the TV.
Note:
The lamp unit contains a small amount of mercury.
Disposal of mercury may be regulated due to
environmental considerations.
Dispose of the used lamp unit by the approved method
for your area. For disposal or recycling information,
please contact your local authorities.

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Cleaning
1) Remove the power plugbefore cleaning.
Never use solvents such as benzine or thinner to clean
the TV.
• These solvents may distort the cabinet or damage its
finish.
• If rubber or vinyl products remain in contact with the
TVfor a long time, a stain may result.
If the cabinet becomes dirty, clean it with a soft, dry
cloth.
When cleaning the surface of the LCD display, wipe the
panel surface gently with a soft, dry cloth.
2) Periodically disconnect the power plugfrom the
outlet and check it.
If dust has collected on the power plugconnectors,
clean off the dust with dry cloth.
This dust may cause a fire due to reduced insulation on
the plug.
Important information
1) About LCD screen
• If youhave the LCD screen facing to the sun, the LCD
screen will be damaged. Be aware of locating the TV
in the place such as window side or outside of the
room.
• Never press the LCD screen strongly or scratch it,
and never put anything on it. These actions will
damage the LCD screen.
2) About cabinet and LCD screen
Never spray volatile compounds such as insecticide on
the cabinet and LCD screen.
This may cause a discoloration or damage the cabinet
and LCD screen.
3) Some pixels of the screen do not light up
The LCD display panel is manufactured using an
extremely high level of precision technology, however
sometimes some pixels of the screen may be missing
picture elements or have luminous spots. This is not a
sign of a malfunction.
4) About Interference
The LCD display may cause interference in image,
sound, etc. of other electronic equipment that receives
electromagnetic waves (e.g. AM radios and video
equipment).
5) About usingunder the low temperature places
If youuse the TVin the room of 0°C or less, the picture
brightness may vary until the LCD monitor warms up.
This is not a sign of a malfunction.
6) About afterimage
If a still picture is displayed, an afterimage may remain
on the screen, however it will disappear.
This is not a sign of malfunction.
Exemptions
• Toshiba is not liable for anydamage caused byfires, natural
disaster (such as thunder, earthquake, etc.), acts bythird
parties, accidents, owner's misuse, or uses in other improper
conditions.
• Toshiba is not liable for incidental damages (such as profit
loss or interruption in business, modification or erasure of
record data, etc.) caused byuse or inabilityto use of product.
• Toshiba is not liable for anydamage caused byneglect of
the instructions described in the owner's manual.
• Toshiba is not liable for anydamage caused bymisuse or
malfunction through simultaneous use of this product and
the connected equipment.
Clean here

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Getting started
Connecting an aerial
Optimum reception of colour requires a good signal and will
generallymean that an outdoor aerial must be used.
The exact type and positioningof the aerial will depend upon
your particular area.
Your Toshiba dealer or service personnel can best advise you
on which aerial to use in your area.
Before connectingthe aerial cable, turn off all main power
switches.
Exploring your new TV
Installing the remote control batteries
Remove the batterycover.
Insert two R03 (AAA) batteries matchingthe –/+ polarities of
the batteryto the –/+ marks inside the batterycompartment.
Cautions:
•Dispose of batteries in a designated disposal area. Batteries
must not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine,
fire or the like.
•Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of
battery disposal.
•Never mix battery types or combine used batteries with new
ones.
Notes:
•If the remote control does not operate correctly, or if the
operating range becomes reduced, replace both batteries
with new ones.
•If the batteries are dead or if you will not use the remote
control for a long time, remove the batteries to prevent
battery acid from leaking into the battery compartment.
Effective range
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
VHF UHF
300 7twin-lead feeder
75 7
aerial
terminal
Aerial adaptor
Aerial cable (75 7 coaxial)
(not supplied)
Outdoor aerial
Mixer
(not supplied)
(not supplied) 75 7aerial
terminal
75 7coaxial cable
Plug
Decoder
Media Recorder
TV back view
within 5 m

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Getting started
TV front and side panel controls
•Youcan operate your TVusingthe buttons on the side panel or the remote control. The back and side of the panel provide the
terminal connections to connect other equipment to your TV(-“Connectingyour TV” pages 33 - 39).
•Fortheuse of each control, see the pages in brackets.
3214
TV top view TV front view Right side view
You can swivel the TV screen.
(Only 46XV500A model)
Swivel angle: 15 degrees to left and right.
Headphones
(Not supplied)
1
2
11
1
0
6
5
7
9
8
1(Remote sensor) — Point the remote control toward
this remote sensor (-page 7).
24(Alarm Timer LED) — Timer indicator (-page 25).
3●(DTV timer LED) — Digital TVtimer Recording
Indicator (-page 24).
4!(Power LED) — Power indicator (-page 12).
5!(Power on/Standby) — Press to turn the TVon/
standby(-page 12).
6pBb (Programme position) — When no menuis on-
screen, these buttons select the programme position.
(-page 15).
Uu (MENU up/down) — When a AnalogTVmenuis
on-screen, these buttons function as up/down menu
navigation buttons (-page 12).
72– + (Volume) — When no menuis on-screen, these
buttons adjust the volume level (-page 10).
Ii (MENU left/right) — When a AnalogTVmenuis on-
screen, these buttons function as left/right menu
navigation buttons or adjust settings (-page 12).
8MENU — Press to access the TVSETUP menu
(-page 13).
9o(Input source selection) — When no menuis on-
screen, this button selects the input source (-page 25).
OK — When a AnalogTVmenuis on-screen, this button
functions as the next menunavigation button (-page
12, 25).
10 oHDMI3 (input terminal) — High-Definition
Multimedia Interface input receives digital audio and
uncompressed digital video from an HDMI device (-
page 35).
11 o(2) (Video 2 input terminals) — Optional S-video
or standard video and standard audio inputs (-page 34).
12 D(Headphone jack) — For use with headphones.
Note:
When the Headphone jack is being used, the sound from
all speakers will be muted, and normal sound will be
output to the headphones only.

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Getting started
TV back panel connections
TV back view
Cable holder*
Power cord
This place is used for the only service man.
* Youcan use the cable holder to
hold aerial cable, video and audio
cables etc.
When moving the TV, never
hold this holder.
16
13
14
18
17
15
19
20 21
13 oHDMI1 and oHDMI2 (input terminals) — High-
Definition Multimedia Interface input receives digital
audio and uncompressed digital video from an HDMI
device or uncompressed digital video from a DVI device
(-page 35).
14 o(3) (Video 3 input terminals) — High-definition
component video and standard (analog) stereo audio
inputs (-page 33).
15 o(1) (Video 1 input terminals) — Standard
(composite) video and standard (analog) stereo audio
inputs (-page 33).
16 oPC/HDMI1 (AUDIO) (input terminal) — PC audio
input terminal is shared with HDMI-1 analogaudio input
terminal, and their use can be configured in the SET UP
menu. (-page 33, 35).
17 oRGB/PC (input terminal) — For use when
connectinga personal computer (PC) (-page 37).
18 OAV OUTPUT (output terminals) — For use when
connectinga VCR/HDD/DVD video recorder with
standard video and standard audio inputs (-page 33).
No On-Screen-Displaywill output from this terminals.
19 A(Aerial input terminal) — Analogaerial signal input
(-page 7).
20 ODIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL) (output terminal)
— For use when connectingan amplifier with optical type
digital audio input (-page 33).
21 ODIGITAL AUDIO (COAXIAL) (output terminal)
— For use when connectingan amplifier with coaxial
type digital audio input (-page 33).

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Getting started
Learning about the remote control
Location of controls
* For REGZA-LINK remote control functions, please refer to “Location of controls for REGZA-LINK mode” (-page 11).
To switch between Analog and
Digital TV (-page 12)
To return to the previous programme
(-page 16)
To display digital on-screen
information (-page 29)
MENU (-page 12)
• Menu  (-page 12)
• OK (-pages 12, 25)
Programme position U u
(-page 16)
Volume – +
(These buttons adjust the volume level.)
Number buttons (0-9)
(-pages 16, 24)
Input source selection
(DTV, o1 – o3, HDMI1 – HDMI3, PC, ATV)
(-page 25)
Sound mute (This button turns
off/on the sound.)
EXIT (-page 12)
To switch between Navigation
List and Favorite List (
-pages 16, 31)
Teletext on/Superimpose Teletext/off
(-pages 27)
• / To display on-screen
information (-page 16)
• Initial/index function for Teletext
- analog only - (-page 28)
Picture mode selection (-page 19)
Picture size selection (-page 18)
Digital subtitle on/off
(-page 31)
Stereo/bilingual selection
(-page 22)
To display the Audio Track menu
- digital only-
To access sub-pages
when in teletext - analog only -
(-page 27)
Picture still (-page 19)
When in TV mode:
Teletext function - analog only -
To reveal concealed text
(-page 28)
To hold a wanted page
(-page 28)
To enlarge teletext display size
(-page 28)
• To select a page while viewing
a normal picture (-page 28)
• To select the time display
(-page 28)
Power on/Standby (-page 12)
Teletext control buttons
(Four coloured buttons : Red, Green,
Yellow, Blue) (-page 27)
To select accordingly TV,
REGZA-LINK or DVD mode
When using Toshiba DVD,
press to EJECT
press to STOP
press to PLAY
press to PAUSE
press to SKIP REVERSE
press to REVERSE
press to FORWARD
press to SKIP FORWARD
Press DVD MENU to display the
menu of DVD disc.
Press RETURN to return to the
previous menu accessed.
Press TOP MENU to display the
title menu on DVD disc.
Press SET UP to access the
on-screen Setup menu for setting
adjustment.
Press AUDIO to toggle between
different audio mode.