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Getting started

Turning the TV on

Switching on the TV

Connect the power cord to a wall outlet, the 

!

 power indicator lights in red (standby mode).

1

 Press 

1

 on the remote control or 

!

 on 

the TV bottom of the panel, the 

!

 power 

indicator lights in green.

Note:

If you watch black and white programs when the 
color system mode is set to Auto, color noise 
may appear on the screen. In this case select 
the appropriate Color system (For the system 
of each country or region, refer to pages 14 and 
33).

Switching off the TV

1

 Press 

1

 on the remote control or 

!

 on 

the TV bottom of the panel to switch to the 
standby mode.

Notes:

•  When the TV will not be used for a long period 

of time, such as during vacation or travel, 
remove the power plug from the wall outlet.

•  The TV will automatically turn itself off after 

approximately 15 minutes if it is tuned to a 
vacant channel or a station that completes its 
broadcast for the day. This function does not 
work in external input or Blue screen Off mode. 
The TV will automatically turn itself off after 
approximately 2 hours if you do not operate the 
TV after turned on by on timer function.

•  If power is cut off while you are viewing the TV, 

the Last Mode Memory function turns on the 
TV automatically when power is applied again. 
If power is going to be off for a long time and 
you are going to be away from your TV, unplug 
the power cord to prevent the TV from turning 
on in your absence.

Learning about the menu system

We suggest you familiarize yourself with the 
display charts before using the menu system:
• Press 

MENU

 to display menu, then press 

I

 or 

i

 

to select main menu headings.

• Press 

u

 or 

U

 to select an item.

• Press 

I

 or 

i

 to select or adjust setting.

• Press 

Q

 to display the next menu.

Displaying the menu chart

PICTURE

menu

SETUP

menu

TIMER

menu

FUNCTION

menu

AV connection

Manual tuning

OK

OK

Auto tuning

OK

Language

SETUP

MENU

Back

Watch TV

EXIT

English

3D Color management

Picture settings

PICTURE

MENU

Back

Watch TV

EXIT

FUNCTION

MENU

Back

Watch TV

EXIT

1

On Timer  Position

On Timer

Sleep Timer

TIMER

MENU

Back

Watch TV

EXIT

0:00

00:00

  1

TIMER

MENU

Back

Watch TV

EXIT

Sleep Timer

0:00

On Timer  Position

On Timer

00:00

  1

FUNCTION

MENU

Back

Watch TV

EXIT

Teletext

Auto

AV connection

Manual tuning

OK

OK

OK

OK

Picture Position

Auto tuning

OK

Language

SETUP

MENU

Back

Watch TV

EXIT

English

Picture Position

PICTURE

MENU

Back

Watch TV

EXIT

Picture settings

OK

Color Temperature

ActiveBacklightControl

OK

Off

On

Cinema Mode

On

3D Color management

Color Temperature

Base Color adjustment

Base Color adjustment

ActiveBacklightControl

Off

Cool

Cool

On

Cinema Mode

On

Teletext language

Auto for mat

On

4:3 stretch

Off

Teletext

Auto

1

Teletext language

Auto for mat

On

4:3 stretch

Off

Blue screen

On

Blue screen

On

Side panel

1

Side panel

1

SOUND

menu

Treble

Balance

Surround

Bass

Dual

MTS

SOUND

Back

Watch TV

Auto

Dual 1

0

0

Off

0

Dual

MTS

SOUND

MENU

Back

Watch TV

EXIT

Auto

Dual 1

Treble

Bass

0

Off

0

0

Balance

Surround

Bass boost

On

On

Bass boost

MENU

EXIT

Notes:

•  In the video input mode (

o

1 - 

o

2), 

Auto 

tuning

 and 

Manual tuning

 are not available. 

Instead, 

Manual setting

 appears in the 

SETUP

 

menu (

-

 page 23).

•  If you connect external equipment via 

component video source to external input, 

Color system

 selection in the 

Manual setting

 

menu is not available.

•  If you do not make a selection for a while, the 

menu display disappears automatically.

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Summary of Contents for 19AV550E

Page 1: ...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 19AV550E 19AV550T 19AV550Y 26AV550E 26AV550T 26AV550Y 26AV600E 26AV600T 26AV600Y 2009 TOSHIBA CORPORATION All Rights Reserved VX1A001212A0 ...

Page 2: ...ams 13 Programming channels into the TV s channel memory 14 Using the TV s features Picture adjustment 16 Sound adjustment 20 Using the bass boost Using the remote control 21 Other features settings 22 Selecting the video input source to view 23 Teletext 23 Connecting your TV Back connections 26 Connecting an HDMI or a DVI device 26 Selecting the PC HDMI audio mode 28 Setting the HDMI audio mode 2...

Page 3: ...d with a three pin earthing type power plug This plug will only fit an earthing type power outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact an electrician to replace the wall outlet Never defeat the purpose of the earthing plug About the fuse In a three pin earthing type the fuse fitted in this plug is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 It should only be ...

Page 4: ...pillar etc with a sturdy tie and clip of supplied accessories page 35 Use as short a tie as possible to ensure the TV is stable If the TV is 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 TV on the floor or wall securely in accordance with a qualified technician Top view Sturdy tie as sh...

Page 5: ...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 TV and 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 Clip 4 Never ...

Page 6: ...smoke or an unusual odor comes from the TV turn off the TV and remove the power plug from the outlet immediately Make sure that the smoke or smell has stopped then contact a service technician If the TV is 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 plug from the outlet immediately If the...

Page 7: ...t 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...

Page 8: ...in power switches IN OUT VHF and or UHF antenna 300 7 twin lead feeder 75 7 antenna terminal Antenna adaptor not supplied Antenna cable 75 7 coaxial not supplied 75 7 antenna terminal 75 7 coaxial cable Plug not supplied Media Recorder TV back view Getting started Exploring your new TV Installing the remote control batteries Remove the battery cover Insert two R06 AA batteries matching the polarit...

Page 9: ...ogram position page 13 U u MENU up down When a menu is on screen these buttons function as up down menu navigation buttons except for the input source selection page 12 6 2 Volume When no menu is on screen these buttons adjust the volume level I i MENU left right When a menu is on screen these buttons function as left right menu navigation buttons or adjust settings page 12 7 MENU Press to access ...

Page 10: ...t receives digital audio and uncompressed digital video from an HDMI device or uncompressed digital video from a DVI device page 27 15 O MONITOR output terminals Standard video and standard audio outputs page 26 16 o PC HDMI AUDIO input terminals PC audio input terminals are shared with HDMI analog audio input terminals and their use can be configured in the SETUP menu page 27 29 17 A Antenna inpu...

Page 11: ...veal concealed text when in teletext page 25 To hold a wanted page when in teletext page 25 Power on Standby page 12 Teletext on Superimpose Teletext off pages 24 25 Number button 0 9 pages 13 22 24 Input source selection TV o1 o3 HDMI PC page 23 To access sub page when in teletext page 24 Stereo bilingual selection page 20 Bass boost on off page 21 EXIT page 12 Menu U u page 12 Program position p...

Page 12: ...select main menu headings Press u or U to select an item Press I or i to select or adjust setting Press Q to display the next menu Displaying the menu chart PICTURE menu SETUP menu TIMER menu FUNCTION menu AV connection Manual tuning OK OK Auto tuning OK Language SETUP MENU Back Watch TV EXIT English 3D Color management Picture settings PICTURE MENU Back Watch TV EXIT FUNCTION MENU Back Watch TV E...

Page 13: ...esired language Changing the program position 1 Enter the desired program position number using the Number buttons on the remote control For program positions below 10 use 0 and the required number e g for program position 1 2 You can also change the program position by using PB or Pb The program position will be displayed on the screen with the Mono Stereo Dual audio status Note The program posit...

Page 14: ...ss u or U repeatedly until your desired channel is displayed When a station satellite is found it will be displayed NEVER PRESS ANY OTHER BUTTONS WHILE THE SET IS TUNING Programming channels into the TV s channel memory First use the Auto tuning function to preset all the active channels in your area automatically Then arrange the preset channels with the Manual tuning function so that you can tun...

Page 15: ... Press Q to store your settings Getting started Sorting program position The TV is capable of receiving a number of different channels depending upon where you live Sorting program position is an easy way of storing each channel on the program position of your choice Ex To swap channel ABCD Prog 1 for channel MNOP Prog 4 1 From the SETUP menu press u or U to select Manual tuning menu then press Q ...

Page 16: ...te or reduce Cinema 2 When watching all sides panel format films video tapes this setting will eliminate or reduce the black bars on all the sides of the screen by zooming in and selecting the image without distortion 4 3 Use this setting to view a true 4 3 broadcast Super Live 1 When receiving 4 3 format signal this setting will enlarge the image to fit the screen by stretching the image vertical...

Page 17: ... the pictures are running on the input source Audio continues to be output as well To return to a moving picture press r again Moving Still Notes If you use this function except for the purpose of your private viewing and listening it may infringe the copyright protected by the copyright laws In the PC input mode page 23 this function is not available Adjusting the picture position Adjustment to t...

Page 18: ... I or i to adjust the settings as required Contrast 100 Selection I Pressing i Back light darker brighter Contrast lower higher Brightness darker brighter Color paler deeper Tint reddish greenish Sharpness softer sharper Notes The Tint may only be adjusted on NTSC signal In the PC input mode page 30 Color Tint and Sharpness modes are not available Activating the black white level This function inc...

Page 19: ... menu press u or U to select Cinema Mode 2 Press I or i to select On or Off Note When a DVD movie with subtitle is playing back this mode may not work correctly Activating the DNR Digital Noise Reduction If the receiving signal is weak and the picture is blurry the picture may be improved when using this function 1 From the Picture settings menu press u or U to select DNR on the 2nd page 2 Press I...

Page 20: ...d Auto mode The MTS Auto mode automatically recognize stereo bilingual programs depending on the broadcast signal 1 Press MENU then press I or i to display the SOUND menu Treble Balance Surround Bass Dual MTS SOUND Back Watch TV Auto Dual 1 0 0 Off 0 Bass boost On MENU EXIT 2 Press u or U to select MTS then press I or i to select Auto or Mono Mono mode If you experience noise or poor reception of ...

Page 21: ... Using the bass boost 1 From the SOUND menu press u or U to select Bass boost Treble Balance Surround Bass Dual MTS SOUND Back Watch TV Auto Dual 1 0 0 Off 0 Bass boost On MENU EXIT 2 Press I or i to select On or Off Note The Bass boost effect is active only when the sound outputs from the speaker Using the bass boost Using the remote control 1 Press to display Bass boost On Bass boost 2 To turn o...

Page 22: ...etc mode 1 From the FUNCTION menu press u or U to select Side panel 2 Press I or i to adjust the settings as required Side panel 1 Other features settings Selecting the timer menu The Timer is especially useful if you want the TV to turn itself on or off after a selected period of time 1 Press MENU then press I or i to display the TIMER menu On Timer Position On Timer Sleep Timer TIMER MENU Back W...

Page 23: ... then press I or i to display the SETUP menu Manual setting OK OK Picture Position AV connection OK Language SETUP MENU Back Watch TV EXIT English 2 Press u or U to select Manual setting then press Q 3 Press I or i to select an item then press u or U to select the item as shown below A MENU Back Watch TV EXIT OK Manual setting Store A Color System Auto A Color System Confirm that color system is s...

Page 24: ...the main subjects available and their relevant page numbers In LIST mode you will see the page numbers currently stored on the each color button Note If you press r while the picture mode is activated this mode will be cancelled Using the TV s features Sub pages Once in this chosen page if there are sub pages they will automatically load into memory without changing the one you are reading If ther...

Page 25: ...itial page In Auto mode Press k to access the index page The one displayed is dependant on the broadcaster In LIST mode Press k to return to the 100 page or initial page A To reveal concealed text Some pages cover topics such as quizzes and jokes To discover the solutions press A B To hold a wanted page This function is included as it is part of the broadcast teletext system but you will not need ...

Page 26: ...r shoots at a target on the TV screen with a light gun may not work because of the LCD Color TV properties Connection example TV back view DVD video player with component video outputs Set Top Box VCR Recording DVI device HDMI device Before connecting any external equipment turn off all main power switches The unauthorized recording of television programs DVDs video tapes and other materials may i...

Page 27: ...of uncompressed digital video with high bandwidth digital content protection which is being standardized for reception of high definition video signals Because this is an evolving technology it is possible that some devices may not operate properly with the TV E EDID Enhanced Extended Display Identification Acceptable PC signal format VGA VESA 640 5 480 60 Hz S VGA VESA 800 5 600 60 Hz XGA VESA 10...

Page 28: ...gital or Analog Note This function is available only when the PC HDMI audio mode is set to HDMI 1 Press MENU then press I or i to display the SETUP menu AV connection Manual tuning OK OK Auto tuning OK Language SETUP MENU Back Watch TV EXIT English OK Picture Position 2 Press u or U to select AV connection then press Q to display the AV connection menu MENU Back Watch TV EXIT PC HDMI audio HDMI au...

Page 29: ...be read Notes Some PC models cannot be connected to this TV If connecting a certain PC model that signal is particular the PC signal may not be detected correctly There is no need to use an adapter for computers with DOS V compatible mini D sub 15 pin terminal A bar may appear in the upper lower right or left side of the screen or parts of the picture may be obscured depending on some signals This...

Page 30: ...Black White Level MPEG NR and DNR in the Picture settings menu 3D Color management Base color adjustment ActiveBacklightControl and Cinema Mode page 18 19 In the PC input mode the Manual setting page 23 is not displayed First press o until the video input mode list appears on the screen then press u or U and Q in order to select the PC input mode page 23 This function may not be available for some...

Page 31: ...to select Clock Phase 2 Press I or i to obtain a clear picture Clock Phase 0 Adjusting the sampling clock If the sampling clock does not match with the dot clock frequency of the PC blurred picture detail will occur or screen width will change or drift patterns in vertical lines may be apparent This function enables you to adjust it and optimize the picture 1 From the PC Settings menu press u or U...

Page 32: ...pixels of the screen may be missing picture elements or have luminous spots This is not a sign of a malfunction The brightness of the screen comes down or flickers of the screen are caused or some parts of the screen do not light up When you just buy and start to use this TV a flickering may be caused in the screen In this case switch off the TV then switch on it again to cure the condition The co...

Page 33: ...ian Federation etc SECAM D K Myanmar etc NTSC M Oceania Country or region Color Sound Australia New Zealand etc PAL B G Africa Country or region Color Sound Republic of South Africa etc PAL I South America Country or region Color Sound Argentina Paraguay Uruguay etc PAL N Brazil PAL M Chile Colombia etc NTSC M Note PAL SECAM and NTSC 3 58 MHz are different color signal broadcast transmission syste...

Page 34: ...6 A1 A W AA ZZ AAA BBB NTSC M JAPAN VHF 1 12 UHF 13 62 CATV M1 M10 S1 S41 Special RF signal NTSC 4 43 color system 5 5 6 0 6 5 MHz sound system PAL 60 Hz color system 5 5 6 0 6 5 MHz sound system COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT terminals the signal format 480i 480p 576i 576p 720p 50 60 Hz 1080i 50 60 Hz These signal formats are converted to match the number of pixels of the LCD panel Color system PAL SECAM ...

Page 35: ...1 Batteries 2 Clip 1 This is used to fix the TV to a wall pillar etc page 4 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Never service or remodel the TV by yourself It may expose you to a fire hazard or dangerous voltages Reference section ...

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