Toshiba 55VL900A Owner's Manual
Toshiba 55VL900A Owner's Manual

Toshiba 55VL900A Owner's Manual

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55VL900A
47VL900A
© TOSHIBA CORPORATION, 2012
All Rights Reserved

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  • Page 1 WNER'S ANUAL 55VL900A 47VL900A © TOSHIBA CORPORATION, 2012 All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Selecting channels ..........24 Device Name Setup ..........42 The Time Display – analogue only ....24 Using Toshiba Places ............. 42 Stereo and Bilingual transmissions ....24 Using Intel® Wireless Display ........43 Using 3D functions ............25 Intel®...
  • Page 3 Using the Media Player ..........44 PC Settings ............... 58 Basic operation ............44 Horizontal and Vertical Position ....... 58 Viewing photo fi les Clock Phase .............. 58 (on a DLNA CERTIFIED™ Server or USB device) ... 45 Sampling Clock ............58 Viewing movie fi les Reset ................
  • Page 4: Installing Your Tv

    INSTALLING YOUR TV DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt Safety Precautions about the installation, operation or safety of your equipment. This equipment has been designed and WARNING: To prevent injury, this apparatus must manufactured to meet international safety be securely attached to the fl oor/wall in accordance standards but, like any electrical equipment, with the installation instructions.
  • Page 5 INSTALLING YOUR TV NEVER WARNING: Excessive sound pressure from earphones or headphones can cause hearing loss. NEVER place the TV in an unstabilized location ABOVE ALL - NEVER let anyone, especially such as on a shaky table, incline or location children, push or hit the screen and cabinet back, subject to vibration.
  • Page 6: Installation And Important Information

    INSTALLING YOUR TV Installation and important information Where to install Locate the television away from direct sunlight and strong lights. Soft, indirect lighting is recommended for Fixing strap comfortable viewing. Use curtains or blinds to prevent direct sunlight falling on the screen. Place the TV on a stable, level surface that can support the weight of the TV.
  • Page 7 Also do not sit near objects that could be of authors’ rights. broken if accidentally hit. Toshiba asks you to respect the intellectual • When viewing 3D images, always wear 3D property rights of third parties.
  • Page 8 4:3 outlines. This is not a defect of the LCD TV and is not covered under the manufacturer’s warranty. Regular use of other size modes (e.g.: Super Live) will prevent permanent retention. EXCLUSION CLAUSE Toshiba shall under no circumstances be liable for loss and/or damage to the product caused by: Fire; ii) Earthquake;...
  • Page 9: The Remote Control

    30 degrees from the centre To change TEXT pages of the television. If the operating range becomes 16 To access the “TOSHIBA PLACES” Top Page reduced, the batteries may need replacing. When network is not connected, an error message...
  • Page 10: Connecting Your Tv

    CONNECTING YOUR TV Connecting external equipment Before connecting any external equipment, turn off all main power switches. If there is no switch, remove the mains plug from the wall socket. ILLUSTRATION SHOWS 47VL900A. HEADPHONE jack HDMI 4 INPUT Power cord LAN port SCART (EXT 1) HDMI 1/2/3 INPUTS...
  • Page 11: Connecting An Hdmi® Device

    CONNECTING YOUR TV HDMI’s ARC (Audio Return Channel) Connecting an HDMI® device feature The HDMI input on your television receives This feature enables the audio signal of the digital audio and uncompressed digital video TV to be sent to the AV amplifi er via the HDMI from an HDMI source device.
  • Page 12: Regza-Link Connection

    • This feature is limited to models incorporating it may not operate properly if the PC is connected Toshiba’s REGZA-LINK. However, Toshiba is not via the AV amplifi er. liable for those operations. Refer to individual instruction manuals for compatibility information.
  • Page 13: Connecting A Computer

    CONNECTING YOUR TV To connect a PC to the HDMI terminal Connecting a computer When connecting a PC to the HDMI terminal on the With either an RGB/PC or an HDMI connection, television, use an HDMI-to-DVI adaptor cable. you can watch your computer’s display on the If connecting a PC with an HDMI terminal, use an television.
  • Page 14: Connecting A Home Network

    To connect the TV to a home network Connecting a home network with an internet connection - Wireless The LAN port allows your Toshiba TV to connect to your home network. You can use this Please refer to “Wireless Setup” section on page 37.
  • Page 15: Controls And Input Connections

    Energy effi ciency cuts energy consumption and thus saves money by reducing electricity bills. The USB port also has to be used with the “TOSHIBA NOTE: Putting the television into standby mode Dual Band WLAN Adaptor WLM-20U2” in order to will reduce energy consumption, but will still access a wireless network.
  • Page 16: Menu Structure

    Media Player USB Media Player USB Media Player Menu Network Media Player Network Media Player Menu Connected TV Toshiba Places Jump to Toshiba Places NOTE: This menu item is subject to change without notice. Function On Timer On Timer Menu...
  • Page 17: Setting Up Your Tv

    SETTING UP YOUR TV Startup Application Press OK, and the Network Setup screen will appear. Press C or c to select Yes or No. Before switching on the TV, make sure your Network Setup decoder/media recorder, if applicable, is in Do you want to configure network setup? standby.
  • Page 18 SETTING UP YOUR TV Press B or b to select Security Key and NOTE: • The Security Key must adhere to these press OK. Input the Security Key by using conditions: the Software Keyboard (page 41). - TKIP/AES: 8-63 ASCII or 64 Hex characters To save your setting, press the BLUE button.
  • Page 19: Auto Tuning

    SETTING UP YOUR TV Auto Tuning Press OK, and Network Connection Test will start. NOTE: As new services are broadcast, it will be necessary A message will appear to indicate if the to re-tune the television in order to view them. connection was successful or it could not be Auto Tuning will completely re-tune the television completed.
  • Page 20: Atv Manual Tuning

    SETTING UP YOUR TV ATV Manual Tuning In the System Setup menu, press b to select ATV Manual Tuning and press OK. System Setup Tuning Menu Language English Auto Tuning The television can be tuned-in manually using ATV ATV Manual Tuning Manual Tuning.
  • Page 21: Skip

    SETTING UP YOUR TV Sorting positions Press OK to save. Channels may be moved and saved to the position of Repeat for each position you want to tune. your choice. Press EXIT when you have fi nished. Select ATV Manual Tuning from the System Setup menu.
  • Page 22: Dtv Manual Tuning

    SETTING UP YOUR TV DTV Manual Tuning DTV Settings Manual Tuning Channels This feature is available for service engineers or can be The channel order may be changed to suit your used for direct channel entry if the multiplex channel personal preference.
  • Page 23: Standby Channel Update

    SETTING UP YOUR TV Location setting Move — Press the GREEN button to activate the Move feature. Press the B or b buttons You can select either Home or Store mode. Home to select the channel you wish to move and is recommended for normal home use.
  • Page 24: Controls And Features

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Selecting channels General controls To select a channel, use the numbered buttons on the remote control. Quick Menu Channels can also be selected using P U and P u . Quick Menu helps you access some options To display on-screen information such as channel, quickly, such as Picture Mode, Picture Size, More input mode or stereo/mono signal, press...
  • Page 25: Using 3D Functions

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Switching display mode or selecting Using 3D functions 3D format Before using 3D programming, see and follow There are four modes for watching TV. “When using the 3D glasses” section on page 7. Mode Description Viewing 3D programming requires the following: Displays 3D images.
  • Page 26 CONTROLS AND FEATURES To switch to 3D mode: To switch to 2D mode: • Preferences/3D Setup/3D Auto Start to 3D. • Preferences/3D Setup/3D Auto Start to 2D. • Press 3D while viewing 2D mode or Native mode. • Press 3D while viewing 3D mode or Native mode. Trigger of Switching Trigger of Switching Display Mode...
  • Page 27: Setting The Auto Start Mode

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Adjusting 2D to 3D Depth To switch to Native mode: • Press 3D while viewing 3D mode. You can adjust the level of 3D. • Press 3D while viewing 2D to 3D mode. NOTE: When 3D format signal with 3D Auto From the Menu: Detect Information is received, it is not possible to switch to Native.
  • Page 28: Setting 3D Start Message

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES To change or delete your PIN code: NOTE: This feature cannot be selected until the 3D PIN is set. In the Preferences menu, press B or b to In the Preferences menu, press B or b to select 3D Setup and press OK.
  • Page 29: Sound Controls

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Voice Enhancement Sound controls Voice Enhancement emphasises the frequency range of the speaker’s voice, making it easier to catch Volume controls and sound mute what they are saying. In the Advanced Sound Settings menu, Volume press B or b to select Voice Enhancement. Press 2 + or 2 –...
  • Page 30: Audio Level Off Set

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Audio Level Off set Headphone Settings Sometimes there can be large changes in volume This setting is used to set the sound output when when switching from a DTV 5.1ch to a DTV 2ch, an ATV headphones are connected. channel, or an external input.
  • Page 31: Widescreen Viewing

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Widescreen viewing Depending on the type of broadcast being transmitted, programmes can be viewed in a number of formats. Use this setting when watching a widescreen DVD, widescreen video tape or a 16:9 broadcast (when available). Due to the WIDE range of widescreen formats (16:9, 14:9, 20:9 etc.) black bars...
  • Page 32 CONTROLS AND FEATURES This setting will show the picture without overscan, i.e. NATIVE WYSIWYG. This setting will show the picture without overscan, i.e. WYSIWYG.This option is only PC NORMAL available when watching a PC signal source via HDMI or PC terminal.
  • Page 33: Picture Controls

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Picture preferences Picture controls You can customize current picture mode settings as Most of the picture controls and functions are desired. For example, while selecting “Dynamic”, if available in both digital and analogue modes. you change the following items, such as Backlight, PLEASE NOTE: Features not available will be Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Tint, Sharpness and the Advanced Picture Settings items, your...
  • Page 34: Colour Temperature

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Active Backlight Control Press B or b to select an option and press c to move to the adjustment window. When the Active Backlight Control feature is Base Colour Adjustment activated, it will control the backlighting levels depending on various scenes such as picture motion, Saturation Brightness...
  • Page 35: Dnr - Digital Noise Reduction

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES DNR – Digital Noise Reduction Press B or b to select Auto Format and press C or c to select On or Off . DNR allows you to ‘soften’ the screen representation of a weak signal to reduce the noise eff ect. Display Settings Auto Format 4:3 Stretch...
  • Page 36: Picture Still

    Wireless Interoperability Press r to hold an image on the screen, and press r again to cancel. The TOSHIBA Dual Band WLAN Adaptor is designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum...
  • Page 37: Setting Up The Network

    Because Wireless LAN products operate within Network Device Setup the guidelines found in radio frequency safety Teletext Auto standards and recommendations, TOSHIBA believes Network Lock Wireless LAN is safe for use by consumers. These Panel Lock standards and recommendations refl ect the...
  • Page 38 CONTROLS AND FEATURES Manual setup Press B or b to select Wireless Setup and press OK. Network name, Authentication, Encryption and Security Key all to be inputted manually. Press B or b to select Manual Setup and press OK. Assisted Setup Press B or b to select Network Name and In the Preferences menu, press B or b to press OK.
  • Page 39: Advanced Network Setup

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Wireless Information NOTE: Even if an AP for IEEE 802.11n is used when Encryption is set to WEP or TKIP, the Speed value The settings confi gured in Wireless Setup can be might be low. It is recommended that Encryption confi rmed.
  • Page 40: Dns Setup

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES DNS Setup Highlight Auto Setup and press C or c to select On. NOTE: When the DHCP function of the router IP Address Setup connected to this TV is Off , set Auto Setup to Off , Auto Setup and manually set the DNS address(es).
  • Page 41: Network Connection Test

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES MAC Address Press the BLUE button to close the software keyboard and return to the previous screen. You can view the fi xed MAC address for the TV and for the Dual Band WLAN Adaptor, if one is installed. NOTE: If BACK is pressed, changes are not saved and the software keyboard window is In the Preferences menu, press B or b to...
  • Page 42: Network Device Setup

    In the Preferences menu, press B or b to MENU / C c to highlight Connected TV select Network Device Setup and press OK. icon and press B / C c to highlight Toshiba Preferences Places icon and press OK.
  • Page 43: Using Intel® Wireless Display

    NOTE: If the PC has been inactive for some time, Display. the Intel® WiDi connection will be disconnected NOTE: In order to use this feature, the TOSHIBA Dual automatically. Band WLAN Adaptor WLM-20U2 (not supplied) is Intel® Wireless Display Device Name required (see page 14).
  • Page 44: Using The Media Player

    You must obtain any required permission Player and press OK. from copyright owners to download or use copyrighted content. TOSHIBA cannot and Press B or b to select Photo, Movie or does not grant such permission. Music and press OK.
  • Page 45: Viewing Photo Fi Les (On A Dlna Certified™ Server Or Usb Device)

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Viewing photo fi les (on a DLNA To close the Media Player: CERTIFIED™ Server or USB device) Press EXIT. There are three types of viewing modes. Multi View (USB Photo) Using the Media Player with a DLNA This view allows you to search for photos in a grid CERTIFIED™...
  • Page 46 CONTROLS AND FEATURES To zoom in/out photos Press c to view the next photo. During the Single View mode or Slide Show mode, Press C to view the previous photo. the zoom function can be used. Press B to rotate the image 90° clockwise. RED button (Zoom in) Press b to rotate the image 90°...
  • Page 47: Viewing Movie Fi Les (On A Dlna Certified™ Server Or Usb Device)

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES To switch playback modes using the remote When you select a folder, press OK to move control to the next layer. Press BACK to move back to the previous layer. Press 3D while in Single View mode. With the desired fi le selected, press OK or c The mode switches between 2D Mode, 3D (play) to start playback.
  • Page 48 CONTROLS AND FEATURES To set the repeat mode To register your TV to a DivX® account This TV allows you to play back fi les purchased Press QUICK to open the Quick Menu. or rented from DivX® Video-On Demand (VOD) Press C or c to select Off , All or 1.
  • Page 49: Playing Music Fi Les (On A Dlna Certified™ Server Or Usb Device)

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Playing music fi les (on a DLNA To playback DivX Plus HD content: CERTIFIED™ Server or USB device) • To play in fast reverse or fast forward directions, press CC or cc during playback. Each time you You can listen to music from a Multi View of available fi les.
  • Page 50: Other Features

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES To set the repeat mode: Other features Press QUICK to open the Quick Menu. Panel Lock Press B or b to select Repeat. Panel Lock disables the buttons on the television. All Press C or c to select Off , All or 1. buttons on the remote control can still be used.
  • Page 51: On Timer

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Repeat (only for DTV Clock On mode): Press B and b to go through the list adding Select the desired On Timer operation (Once, the details of the programme by using Every Day, Mon-Fri, Mon-Sat, Sat-Sun). the number buttons and C and c to make selections.
  • Page 52: Energy Saving Settings

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Energy Saving Settings Digital on-screen information When viewing in digital mode, the on-screen Automatic Power Down information and programme guide provide access to programme details for all available The TV will automatically turn itself off (standby) after channels.
  • Page 53: Using Epg (Electronic Programme Guide)

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES To display More Information Using EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) Press QUICK to open the Quick Menu. Press b to highlight More Information and Select the on-screen Guide by pressing press OK. GUIDE, and the Guide screen will appear highlighting details of the channel and On-screen Information icons programme currently being viewed.
  • Page 54: Genre Selection/Searching

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Genre selection/searching Digital settings – parental control From the Guide screen, you can use the genre In order to prevent viewing of unsuitable fi lms selection and search features. and programmes, channels and menus can be locked in digital mode. These can then only be In the Guide screen, press QUICK.
  • Page 55: Parental Setup

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Parental Setup Digital settings – Channel Options The Parental Control feature allows you to block programmes according to their rating levels. If a PIN Selecting favourite channels has been set, you will need to enter it before adjusting the level.
  • Page 56: Skip Channels

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Skip channels Digital settings – other settings This feature allows you to set channels that will be skipped when P u or P U are used to tune. Subtitles Select the channel you want to skip in your In digital mode, this feature will show subtitles on the channel list.
  • Page 57: Software Upgrade And Licences

    System Information and Reset TV Network Upgrade System Information TOSHIBA may off er upgrades for the TV’s software in the This feature can be used to check the version of future. The TV’s software is upgraded via the Network. software currently installed. When in DTV mode,...
  • Page 58: Pc Settings

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Sampling Clock PC Settings Adjusting the Sampling Clock alters the number of pulses per scan, this will clear vertical lines on the Horizontal and Vertical Position screen. Connect the PC (as shown in the ‘Connecting a In the Display Settings menu, press B or b computer’...
  • Page 59: Input Selection And Av Connections

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Input selection and AV Preferences REGZA-LINK Setup connections Network Setup Network Device Setup See page 10 for a detailed image showing Teletext Auto recommended connections. Network Lock Panel Lock Most media recorders and decoders send a signal Display Settings through the SCART lead to switch the television to AV Connection...
  • Page 60: Using Regza-Link

    B or b to select an option. This is a new feature that uses CEC technology Audio Format: and allows you to control Toshiba REGZA-LINK Press C or c to select PCM or Auto. compatible devices from the television remote...
  • Page 61: Amplifi Er Control

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Amplifi er Control NOTE: • These functions depend on the device connected. The Amplifi er Control setting is used to on/off the • If you select the REGZA-LINK input source from connected REGZA-LINK amplifi er. the popup window, some REGZA-LINK devices may automatically turn on.
  • Page 62: Text Services

    3D Setup For further information on your particular text REGZA-LINK Setup system(s), see the broadcast text index page or Network Setup consult your local Toshiba dealer. Network Device Setup Teletext Auto Navigating pages using LIST Network Lock...
  • Page 63: Control Buttons

    TEXT SERVICES Control buttons Below is a guide to the functions of the remote control text buttons. k To display the index/initial page: Press k to access the index/initial page. The one displayed is dependant on the broadcaster. TEXT To display a page of text: Press TEXT to display text.
  • Page 64: Problem Solving

    PROBLEM SOLVING Questions and Answers What else can cause a poor picture? Below are the answers to some of the most Interference or a weak signal. Try a diff erent common queries. television station. Manual Fine Tuning may help. Why is there no sound or picture? Select the ATV Manual Tuning menu.
  • Page 65 PROBLEM SOLVING What is DVB-T? Why is a page number visible at the top of the screen but no text? Digital Video Broadcast via an aerial/antenna. Text has been selected but Teletext information is currently unavailable on the current source. How are DTV radio channels selected? Why are the colours wrong when an NTSC source is played?
  • Page 66 Why doesn’t the wireless network work? If your TV’s problem is not addressed in this Questions and Answers section or the Make sure the TOSHIBA Dual Band WLAN recommended solution has not worked, do one of Adaptor is used (see page 14).
  • Page 67: Information

    INFORMATION • DLNA™, DLNA CERTIFIED™, DLNA CERTIFIED Logo License Information are trademarks, service marks, or certifi cation marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance. • Manufactured under license from • DVB is a registered trademark of the DVB Project. Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are •...
  • Page 68: Information

    INFORMATION Information Before connecting any external equipment, turn off all main power switches. If there is no switch, remove the mains plug from the wall socket. Signal information for Mini D-sub 15 pin connector Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal name Pin No.
  • Page 69 INFORMATION Acceptable video or PC signals through the HDMI terminals The HDMI inputs on this TV only accept VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, and SXGA signal formats which are compliant with VESA as shown in the table below. Since some PCs and HDMI or DVI devices input signals which are diff erent from the resolution and frequency described in the table below, the following phenomenon may occur;...
  • Page 70: Media Player Supported Format

    INFORMATION Media Player Supported Format Media Media File Video codec Audio codec USB DMS Note Player Format Extention Photo JPEG .jpg JPEG yes <USB> .jpeg Data compatibility: JPEG Exif ver 2.2 – Maximum viewable resolution: • JPEG 15360 × 8640 (Base-line) .mpo 1024 ×...
  • Page 71 INFORMATION Media Media File Video codec Audio codec USB DMS Note Player Format Extention Movie DivX .divx DivX 3,4,5,6 MPEG-1/2 Layer2 .div MPEG-1/2 Layer3 Dolby Digital (AC-3) Xvid Xvid Xvid ADPCM .mkv MPEG-1 Video MPEG-1/2 Layer2 MPEG-2 Video MPEG-1/2 Layer3 MPEG-4 part2 Dolby Digital (AC-3) H.264 (MPEG-4 AVC)
  • Page 72 INFORMATION 3D Support Format (HDMI) Resolution Aspect ratio V.Fraquency H.Fraquency Pixel Clock Frequency 3D Structure 720 × 480p 16:9 59.940/60.000Hz 31.469/31.500kHz 27.000/27.027MHz Side by Side (Full) Side by Side (Half) Top and Bottom 720 × 576p 16:9 50.000Hz 31.250kHz 27.000MHz Side by Side (Full) Side by Side (Half) Top and Bottom...
  • Page 73 INFORMATION 3D Support Format (HDMI) Video Format Aspect ratio V.Fraquency 3D Structure 480i, 480p 16:9 59.940/60.000Hz Side by Side (Half ) Top and Bottom 576i, 576p 16:9 50.000Hz Side by Side (Half ) Top and Bottom 720p 16:9 59.940/60.000Hz Side by Side (Half ) Top and Bottom 50.000Hz Side by Side (Half )
  • Page 74 INFORMATION PARENTAL GUIDANCE CODES (Normative) Recommended On-Screen-Display for parental guidance codes transmitted within DVB-SI EIT information using the DVB parental_rating_descriptor. Receiver Menu Set-up and Suggested OSD wording for Setting Blocking (Restriction of access) Block Block Block Block Block Block G and Block all PG and M and...
  • Page 75 INFORMATION Bandwidth 7 MHz and Proposed 8 MHz Channel Frequencies BAND III Australian 7 MHz 8 MHz 7 MHz 8 MHz 8 MHz 7 MHz Channel Channel Digital Channel Designated Digital Channel Designated Frequency Frequency Centre Freq Channel Centre Freq Channel Limits Limits...
  • Page 76 INFORMATION Australian 7 MHz 8 MHz 7 MHz 8 MHz 8 MHz 7 MHz Channel Channel Digital Channel Designated Digital Channel Designated Frequency Frequency Centre Freq Channel Centre Freq Channel Limits Limits (MHz) Number (MHz) Number (MHz) (MHz) 652-659 655.5 670-678 659-666 662.5...
  • Page 77 INFORMATION Signal Class Table C mode RF Frequency [MHz] RF Frequency [MHz] RF Frequency [MHz] 48.25 687.25 252.25 55.25 695.25 259.25 62.25 703.25 266.25 175.25 711.25 273.25 182.25 719.25 280.25 189.25 727.25 287.25 196.25 735.25 294.25 203.25 743.25 303.25 210.25 751.25 311.25 217.25...
  • Page 78: Specifi Cations And Accessories

    21 - 69 CATV X - Z+2, S1 - S41 Dimensions 47VL900A 70cm (H) 106cm (W) 24cm (D) (approx.) 55VL900A 80cm (H) 123cm (W) 29cm (D) D/K (CHINA) VHF 1 - 12 (Height dimension includes foot stand) 13 - 56 CATV Z1 - Z38 Weight (approx.)
  • Page 79 INFORMATION...

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