Owner’s Manual Integrated High Definition LCD Television HIGH-DEFINITION TELEVISION 32DT2U 32DT2UL 40FT2U For an overview of steps for setting up your new TV, see page 10. 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.
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. Safety Precautions WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
• NEVER allow your body to come in contact with any broken glass or liquid from the damaged television. The LCD panel inside the TV contains glass and a toxic liquid. If the liquid comes in contact with your mouth or eyes, or your skin is cut by broken glass, rinse the affected area thoroughly with water and consult your doctor. • ALWAYS contact a service technician to inspect the TV any time it has been damaged or dropped. Important Safety Instructions 1) 2) 3) 4) Read these instructions.
24) To avoid damage to this product, never place or store the TV in direct sunlight; hot, humid areas; or areas subject to excessive dust or vibration. 25) Always place the TV on the floor or a sturdy, level, stable surface that can support the weight of the unit. To secure the TV, use a sturdy strap from the hook(s) on the rear of the TV to a wall stud, pillar, or other immovable structure. Make sure the strap is tight, secure, and parallel to the floor.
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 Provider. 41) DANGER: RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH! Never strike the screen with a sharp or heavy object. 42) • The LCD screen of this product can be damaged by ultraviolet radiation from the sun.
TV Size Hole Pattern(HxV) Screw Size 32” 200x200 mm M6 40” 200x200 mm M6 (unit in mm) 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. Note: Extreme care should always be used when removing the pedestal stand to avoid damage to the LCD panel. 2) Remove the four screws shown in the below diagram. This will allow removal of the pedestal stand.
FCC Declaration of Conformity Compliance Statement (Part 15): Important notes about your LCD TV Toshiba 32DT2U, 32DT2UL and 40FT2U Television models comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The party responsible for compliance to these rules is: Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc.
Contents Important Safety Instructions............................. 3 Installation, Care, and Service........................... 3 Chapter 1: Introduction.................................... 9 Features of your new TV....................................................... 9 Overview of steps for installing, setting up, and using your new TV................................................ 10 TV front and side panel controls and connections............. 11 TV back panel connections.............................
Chapter 1: Introduction Features of your new TV The following are just a few of the many exciting features of your new Toshiba widescreen, integrated HD, LCD TV: • Integrated digital tuning (8VSB ATSC and QAM) eliminates the need for a separate digital converter set-top box (in most cases). • 1366 x 768 output resolution (32DT2U / 32DT2UL). 1920 x 1080 output resoluation (40FT2U). • HDMI® digital, high-definition multimedia interfaces 1080p input support ( page 16).
Overview of steps for installing, setting up, and using your new TV 10 Program channels into the TV’s channel memory ( page 24). 11 For details on using the TV’s features, see Chapters 6 and 7. Follow these steps to set up your TV and begin using its many exciting features. 1 Carefully read the important safety, installation, care, and service information. Keep this manual for future reference.
Chapter 1: Introduction TV front and side panel controls and connections Models 32DT2U, 32DT2UL, and 40FT2U are used in this manual for illustration purposes. Left side panel TV front TV top 3 7 4 8 5 6 9 10 2 1 1無 Green LED Power LED (Green) = Power indicator 2無 Remote sensor (embedded) — Point the remote control toward this remote sensor ( “Remote control effective range” on page 20). 3無 POWER — Press to turn the TV on and off.
Chapter 1: Introduction TV back panel connections For an explanation of cable types and connections, see pages 13–19. 1 TV back 2 3 Power Cord 4 6 1無 PC IN — For use when connecting a personal computer. 2無 HDMI IN — High-Definition Multimedia Interface input receives digital audio and uncompressed digital video from an HDMI device or uncompressed digital video from a DVI device. HDMI connection is necessary to receive 1080p signals.
Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Overview of cable types Cables can be purchased from most stores that sell audio/ video devices. Before purchasing any cables, be sure of connector types required by your devices and the length of each cable. Coaxial cable (F-type) Coaxial digital audio cable Coaxial digital audio cable is for connecting receivers with Dolby Digital or PCM (pulse-code modulation) digital audio input to the TV’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal ( page 18).
Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Connecting a VCR, Antenna, Cable TV, or Camcorder AUDIO OUT From Cable TV From Cable TV or antenna Camcorder Cable box VIDEO IN CH 3 CH 4 L OUT R TV back panel Stereo VCR VIDEO L AUDIO R IN CH 3 CH 4 OUT L Standard audio cable R IN from ANT OUT to TV Standard A/V cables Coaxial cable You will need: • Coaxial cables • Standard A/V cables input source on the TV.* Tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel the Cable box output is set to).
Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Connecting a DVD player with ColorStream® (component video), a VCR, and a satellite receiver From satellite dish Y Satellite IN PB From antenna TV back panel AUDIO OUT L PR COMPONENT VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO OUT OUT Standard audio cable Stereo VCR VIDEO L AUDIO R IN R CH 3 CH 4 OUT L Component video cable IN from ANT OUT to TV R Coaxial cable Satellite receiver with component video or DVD player with component video Standard A/V cables You will need: • Coaxi
Chapter 2: Connecting your TV To connect a DVI device, you will need: • One HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable Connecting an HDMI® or DVI device to the HDMI input The HDMI input on your TV receives digital audio and uncompressed digital video from an HDMI source device, or uncompressed digital video from a DVI (Digital Visual Interface) source device.
Chapter 2: Connecting your TV REGZA-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 46. TV back panel Audio receiver Playback device (REGZA-LINK® DVD player, etc.) Playback device (REGZA-LINK® DVD player, etc.
Chapter 2: Connecting your TV 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 digital audio input. You will need: • Coaxial digital audio cable Dolby Digital decoder or other digital audio system DIGITAL AUDIO IN Note: •• Some audio systems may not be compatible with Dolby Digital bitstream signals.
Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Note: •• The PC audio input terminals on the TV are shared with the HDMI-1 analog audio input terminals ( page 43). •• Some PC models cannot be connected to this TV. •• An adapter is not needed for computers with a compatible mini D-sub15-pin terminal. •• Depending on the DVD’s title and the specifications of the PC on which you are playing the DVD-Video, some scenes may be skipped or you may not be able to pause during multi-angle scenes.
Chapter 3: Using the remote control Installing the remote control batteries 1無 Remove the battery cover from the back of the remote control. Squeeze tab and lift cover. Remote control effective range For optimum performance, aim the remote control directly at the TV and make sure there is no obstruction between the remote control and the TV. Point remote control toward remote sensor on front of TV.
Chapter 3: Using the remote control Learning about the remote control 6無 FREEZE freezes the picture. Press again to restore the moving picture ( page 34). Only the buttons used for operating the TV are described here. 7無 Channel Numbers (0–9, –/100) directly tune channels. The button is used to tune digital channels ( page 31) or to edit the Favorites List ( page 29). 8無 FAV BROWSER accesses the Favorites List in the Channel Browser™ ( page 29). 9無 RECALL displays TV status information ( page 48).
Chapter 4: Menu layout and navigation Main menu layout The tables below and on the next page provide a quick overview of your TV’s menu system. on the remote control or TV control panel.
Chapter 4: Menu layout and navigation Setup/Installation menu layout The Installation menu contains the Terrestrial and System Status menus. To open the Installation menu (illustrated below), press .
Chapter 5: Setting up your TV Initial Setup When you first turn on or reset the TV, the Initial Setup window will appear. 1無 In the Menu Language field, press t or u to select your preferred language. 2無 Press t or u to select Time Zone Setup and set your desired time zone with t or u and press . 3無 Next, the Location setting window will appear. For normal home use, press t or u to select Home and press . 4無 Next, ANT/CABLE In setup window will appear.
Chapter 5: Setting up your TV Programming channels into the TV’s channel memory When you press or 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. Programming channels automatically Your TV can automatically detect all active channels in your area and store them in its memory.
Chapter 5: Setting up your TV Setting AV Input mode This setting determines the configuration of the shared AV input on your TV. You can set this input for either ColorStream HD or Video. 1無 From the Preferences menu, highlight AV Input. 2無 Press t or u to select your desired setting. 3無 Press p or q to select a channel position to be skipped and press box. To remove the . A will appear in the , press again.
Chapter 5: Setting up your TV the menu. (Also see item 2 on page 12 and “Setting the PC Audio” on page 43.) Viewing the digital signal meter You can view the digital signal meter in the ANT/ CABLE digital TV input source only. To view the digital signal meter: 1無 Press and open the Setup menu. 2無 Highlight Installation and press . 3無 A new set of Installation menu icons will appear. Open the Terrestrial menu, highlight Signal Meter, and press .
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Selecting the video input source to view To select the video input source to view: 1無 Press on the remote control or TV control panel. 2無 And then either: a) Press 0–4, or b) Repeatedly press on the remote control and then press to change the input; or c) Repeatedly press on the remote control or TV control panel to change the input. The current signal source displays in the top right corner of the Input Selection screen.
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features 4無 Press or to select the desired label for that input source. If a particular input is not used, you can select Hide as the label, which will cause that input to be “grayed out” in the Input Selection screen and skipped over when you press on the remote control. 5無 To save the new input labels, highlight Done and press . To revert to the factory default labels, highlight Reset and press .
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features 8無 To save your entries, highlight Done and press . To return to factory defaults, highlight Reset and press . ™ To open the Channel Browser : or on the remote control. to surf backward through the previously tuned channels in the History list, the channels in the ANT/ CABLE channel list, the inputs in the Inputs list, the REGZA-LINK® devices in the REGZA-LINK® list, or the favorite channels/inputs in the Favorites list.
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Note: See page 24 for details on configuring the antenna input. • Turning off the TV will clear the History List. Setting the Channel Tuning Mode This feature allows you to choose how tuning will be handled for analog and digital channels when the TV is in Antenna mode. Note: To use this feature, the Input Configuration must be set to Antenna ( page 24). The channel tuning mode has three options.
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Switching between two channels using SurfLock™ The SurfLock™ feature temporarily “memorizes” one button, so you can return to that channel to the channel quickly from any other channel by pressing . To memorize a channel to the button: 1無 Tune the TV to the channel you want to program into 2無 3無 button. the Press and hold for about 2 seconds until the message “Memorized” appears on-screen. The button.
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Picture Size TheaterWide 2 (for letter box programs) Picture Size 4:3 ABCDEFG---------------- The top and bottom edges of the picture may be hidden*. TheaterWide 3 (for letter box programs with subtitles) ABCDEFG---------------- Some program formats will display with sidebars and/or bars at the top and bottom. Normal (for VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, and SXGA sources and Photo files) ABCDEFG-------------------------- The top and bottom edges are hidden*.
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Scrolling the TheaterWide® picture (TheaterWide 2 and 3 only) Note: The auto aspect ratio feature is not applicable to PC input. You can set separate scroll settings for the TheaterWide 2 and TheaterWide 3 modes for each input. 1無 Press and open the Picture menu. 2無 Highlight Theater Settings and press . 3無 In the Auto Aspect Ratio field, select On. 4無 To save the new settings, highlight Done and To set the scroll settings: 1無 Press and open the Picture menu.
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features To select the picture mode using the menu system: 1無 Press and open the Picture menu. 2無 Highlight Mode and press . 3無 Press or to select the picture mode you prefer and press . To adjust the picture quality: 1無 Press and open the Picture menu. 2無 Highlight Picture Settings and press .
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features • To view text: Highlight T1, T2, T3, or T4. Caption Text Color Auto, Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Magenta, Cyan Text Foreground Auto, Transparent, Opacity Translucent, Flashing, Solid Background Color Note: If text is not available in your area, a black rectangle may appear on screen. If this happens, set the Base CC Mode to Off. • To turn off the closed caption mode: Select Off in step 2 above.
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features To listen to stereo sound: Adjusting the audio Muting the sound Press on the remote control to partially reduce (1/2 MUTE) or turn off (MUTE) the sound. Each time you press , the mute mode will change in the following order: 1/2 Mute Mute Volume If the closed caption mode is set to Off when you select “MUTE” mode, the closed caption feature is automatically activated if the TV program is Closed Captioned.
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Selecting the digital audio output format You can use this feature to select the digital audio output format when you connect a Dolby Digital decoder or other digital audio system to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal on the TV (see “Connecting a digital audio system” on page 18). To select the digital audio output format: 1無 Press and open the Sound menu. 2無 Highlight Audio Setup and press .
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Changing your PIN code 1無 Press and highlight the Locks menu icon. 2無 Press to display the PIN code entering screen. 3無 Enter your four-digit PIN code and press . 4無 Press to highlight New PIN Code and press . 5無 Press the number buttons to enter a new four-digit code. Reenter the PIN code to confirm it. 6無 Press . The new PIN code is now active. Note: PIN code can not be set to “0000”.
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Independent rating system for broadcasters Ratings Description and Content themes TV-MA Mature Audience Only (This program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and therefore may be unsuitable for children under 17.) L) Crude or indecent language S) Explicit sexual activity V) Graphic violence TV-14 Parents Strongly Cautioned (This program contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14 years of age.
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Unlocking programs temporarily To lock channels: If you try to tune the TV to a program that exceeds the rating limits you set, the TV will enter program lock mode and the following message will appear onscreen: 2無 Press or to select Channel Options and This program exceeds the rating limit you set. Push 'MUTE' to enter PIN. 1無 From the Setup menu, highlight Installation and press press . . The list of channels will appear.
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Using the panel lock feature You can lock the control panel to prevent your settings from being changed accidentally (by children, for example). When the panel lock is On, none of the controls on the TV control panel will operate except POWER. 00:00 To lock the panel: 1無 Press and highlight the Locks menu icon. 2無 Press to display the PIN code entering screen. 3無 Enter your four-digit PIN code and press . 4無 Press to highlight Panel Lock. 5無 Press to select On.
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Setting the PC Audio This function allows you to output or mute the sound from your PC when connecting using the PC IN terminal and an analog RGB cable. ( page 18) To set the PC Audio: 1無 Press and open the Sound menu. 2無 Highlight Audio Setup and press . 3無 Press or to select PC Audio and then press or to select No or Yes. Yes: When viewing the PC input, the audio from the PC Audio input can be heard. No: When viewing the PC input, there will be no audio.
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features 1無 Press to move the highlight in one To open the Media Player There are two methods for starting the Media Player. Automatically: 1無 Gently insert a supported USB storage device to the USB port on the rear side of the TV. A prompt will appear. Note: If you repeatedly insert and remove the USB device, the prompt may not appear. 2無 Press or to select Yes, and then press the Media Player menu will appear. When you select No, nothing happens. , window.
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Contents Description Description Photo Photo list (Multi view) See page 44 Setting the sleep timer You can set the sleep timer to turn off the TV after a set length of time (maximum of 12 hours). Sorting To sort the folders and files 1無 Press to open the Quick Menu from Multi View mode. 2無 Press or to select Sort. 3無 Press or to select Title, New or Old to set the sorting rule.
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Automatic Power Down Using REGZA-LINK® The TV will automatically turn itself off (standby) after 4 hours, if you do not operate the TV either from the remote control or the TV control panel. This is a new feature that uses CEC technology and allows you to control Toshiba REGZA-LINK® compatible devices from the TV remote via HDMI connection ( page 17).
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features VOLUME and MUTE controls of Audio Receiver REGZA-LINK® Player Control menu functions: 1無 Press and open the Preferences menu. 2無 Highlight REGZA-LINK Player Control and press . With your TV’s remote control, you can adjust or mute the sound volume of the Audio Receiver. • adjust the volume level. turns off the sound. • Note: ••To use this function: −− Set Speaker Preference to Audio Receiver in the REGZA-LINK Setup menu.
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Note: When you turn on the Audio Receiver, change its input source, or adjust the sound volume, the sound will be output from the audio receiver’s speakers even if TV Speakers has been selected. Turn the TV off and on again to output the sound from the TV speakers. To close the Press To display TV status information using INFO: Press on the remote control.
Chapter 7: Using the TV’s advanced features Selecting the color temperature Using the advanced picture settings features You can change the quality of the picture by selecting from three preset color temperatures (Cool, Medium, and Warm), as described below. Using Dynamic Contrast Dynamic Contrast detects changes in picture quality that affect the appearance of your contrast settings and then automatically adjusts the video.
Chapter 7: Using the TV’s advanced features Using MPEG noise reduction Selecting the cinema mode When you view a DVD (3:2 pulldown processed) from a DVD player connected to the VIDEO, ColorStream HD (component video), or HDMI inputs on the TV, smoother motion can be obtained by setting the Cinema Mode to Film. To set the Cinema Mode to Film: To select the MPEG noise reduction level: (available for 480i and 1080i signals) 1無 Press and open the Picture menu 2無 Highlight Picture Settings and press .
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting General troubleshooting Before calling a service technician, please check this chapter for a possible solution to the problem experienced. Black box on-screen •• The closed caption feature is set to one of the Text modes (T1, T2, T3, or T4). Set the closed caption feature to Off ( page 36).
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Sound problems •• 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 no sound, try setting the MTS feature to Stereo mode ( page 37). If you are not receiving a second audio program from a known SAP source, make sure the MTS feature is set to SAP mode ( page 37).
Chapter 9: Appendix Specifications Note: •• These models complies with the specifications listed below. •• 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.
Chapter 9: Appendix Acceptable signal formats for PC IN and HDMI terminals PC IN signal formats Note: Depending on the connected PC, the following problems may occur; incorrect display, false format detection, picture position failure, blur, or judder. This is not a malfunction of your TV. Format Resolution V. Frequency H. Frequency Pixel Clock Frequency VGA 640 × 480 59.940Hz 31.469kHz 25.175MHz SVGA 800 × 600 60.317Hz 37.879kHz 40.000MHz XGA 1024 × 768 60.004Hz 48.363kHz 65.
Chapter 9: Appendix Limited United States Warranty for LCD Televisions Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. (“TAIS”) makes the following limited warranties to original consumers in the United States. THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES EXTEND TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER OR ANY PERSON RECEIVING THIS LCD TELEVISION AS A GIFT FROM THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER AND TO NO OTHER PURCHASER OR TRANSFEREE. LCD TELEVISIONS PURCHASED IN THE U.S.A. OR PUERTO RICO AND USED ANYWHERE OUTSIDE OF THE U.S.A.
Chapter 9: Appendix EXCEPTION OF ANY WARRANTIES IMPLIED BY THE LAW OF ANY STATE OF THE U.S.A. AS HEREBY LIMITED, THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, GUARANTEES, AGREEMENTS, AND SIMILAR OBLIGATIONS OF TAIS WITH RESPECT TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF ANY PARTS.
Chapter 9: Appendix f. g. h. i. j.
Chapter 9: Appendix General Provisions If and to the extent that any provision of this limited warranty should generally be found to be unenforceable, the unenforceable provision shall be severed from the warranty and deemed not to form part of the warranty. The remaining provisions of this warranty shall be and remain valid and enforceable.
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