Toshiba 22AV500U User Manual

HIGH-DEFINITION TELEVISIONVX1xxxxxxxxxx22AV500UOwner’s ManualOwner’s ManualIntegrated High Defi nition LCD TelevisionFor an overview of steps for setti

Chapter 1: Introduction10TV front and side panel controls and connectionsModel 22AV500U is used in this manual for illustration purposes.123786459Gree

Chapter 1: Introduction11TV back panel connectionsFor an explanation of cable types and connections, see pages 12–19.HDMI™ IN — High-Definition Multim

1Overview of cable typesCables can be purchased from most stores that sell audio/video devices. Before purchasing any cables, be sure of connector ty

Chapter 2: Connecting your TV1Connecting a VCR and antenna or Cable TV (no Cable box)IN from ANT VIDEO AUDIOOUT to TVL RRLOUTINCH 3CH 4From Cable TV

Chapter 2: Connecting your TV1Connecting a VCR with S-video and a cable boxAn S-video connection will provide better picture performance than a stand

Chapter 2: Connecting your TV1Connecting a DVD player with ColorStream® (component video), a VCR, and a satellite receiverYour TV has two sets of Col

Chapter 2: Connecting your TV1Connecting a camcorderYou will need:standard A/V cablesFor better picture performance, if your camcorder has S-video, c

Chapter 2: Connecting your TV1Connecting an HDMI™ or DVI device to the HDMI inputThe HDMI input on your TV receives digital audio and uncompressed di

Chapter 2: Connecting your TV18Connecting a digital audio systemThe TV’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal outputs a Dolby®* Digital or 2-channel down-mix

Chapter 2: Connecting your TV19Connecting a personal computer (PC)With either the PC IN or HDMI connection, you can watch your computer’s display on t

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 opera

20Preparing the remote control for useYour TV remote control can operate your TV and many other devices such as cable converter boxes, satellite recei

Chapter 3: Using the remote control1Learning about the remote controlThe buttons used for operating the TV only are described here. For a complete li

Chapter 3: Using the remote controlUsing the remote control to control your other devicesIf you have a non-Toshiba device or a Toshiba device that t

Chapter 3: Using the remote controlRemote Control functional key chartNote: “---” = key does not send a signal in that remote control mode.“ TV” = k

Chapter 3: Using the remote controlProgramming the remote control to control your other devicesYour Toshiba TV remote control is preprogrammed to op

Chapter 3: Using the remote controlRemote control codesIn some cases you may not be able to operate your device with the TV remote control. Your oth

Chapter 3: Using the remote controlClarion 019Classic 020Daewoo 021Denon 022, 023, 024, 025Emerson 026, 027Fisher 028Funai 027GE 001, 029, 030Go Vid

Main menu layoutThe tables below and on the next page provide a quick overview of your TV’s menu system.To open the main menus (illustrated below),

Chapter 4: Menu layout and navigation8Setup/Installation menu layoutThe Installation menu contains the Terrestrial and System Status menus.To open th

9Selecting the menu languageYou can choose from three different languages (English, French and Spanish) for the on-screen display of menus and messag

Important Safety Instructions1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use

Chapter 5: Setting up your TV0Programming channels into the TV’s channel memoryWhen you press or on the remote control or TV control panel, your

Chapter 5: Setting up your TV1To add a channel to the channel memory:Highlight the unchecked box next to the channel number you want to add, and then

Chapter 5: Setting up your TVTo create and assign a custom label:Open the Channel Labeling window.Press or to select a channel you want to label.

Chapter 5: Setting up your TVViewing the digital signal meterYou can view the digital signal meter in the ANT/CABLE digital TV input source only.To

Selecting the video input source to viewTo select the video input source to view:Press on the remote control or TV control panel.And then either:a

Chapter 6: Using the TV’s featuresPress t or u to select the desired label for that input source. If a particular input is not used, you can select

Chapter 6: Using the TV’s featuresPress q to highlight History List, and then press t or u to select the setting you prefer: either On, or Off.Note:

Chapter 6: Using the TV’s featuresClearing channels from the History List:Reconfiguring the ANT/CABLE input will clear the History List.Note: See pa

Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features8Switching between two channels using SurfLock™The SurfLock™ feature temporarily “memorizes” one channel to the bu

Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features9Picture SizeNaturalSome program formats will display with sidebars and/or bars at the top and bottom.TheaterWide 1

26) Always make sure the antenna system is properly grounded to provide adequate protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges (see

Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features0Scrolling the TheaterWide® picture (TheaterWide 2 and 3 only)You can set separate scroll settings for the TheaterW

Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features1Adjusting the pictureSelecting the picture modeYou can select your desired picture settings from four different mo

Chapter 6: Using the TV’s featuresUsing the closed caption modeBase closed captionsThe closed caption mode has two options:Captions—An on-screen dis

Chapter 6: Using the TV’s featuresAdjusting the audioMuting the soundPress on the remote control to partially reduce (1/2 MUTE) or turn off (MUTE)

Chapter 6: Using the TV’s featuresAdjusting the audio qualityYou can adjust the audio quality by adjusting the bass, treble, and balance.To adjust t

Chapter 6: Using the TV’s featuresUsing the Locks menuThe Locks menu includes the Enable Rating Blocking, Edit Rating Limits, Channels Block, Input

Chapter 6: Using the TV’s featuresDownloading an additional rating system for blocking TV programs and moviesIn the future, an additional rating sys

Chapter 6: Using the TV’s featuresBlocking channelsWith the Channels Block feature, you can block specific channels. You will not be able to tune bl

Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features8Using the GameTimer®You can use the GameTimer to set a time limit for playing a video game (30–120 minutes). When

Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features9Using the PC settings featureYou can view an image from a PC on the TV screen. When a PC is connected to the TV&ap

Choosing a location for your LCD TVTo Display your LCD TV on the included Pedestal Stand:Observe the following safety precautions:1) Read and Follow

Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features0Displaying TV status informationTo display TV status information using RECALL:Press on the remote control.The fo

1Using the advanced picture settings featuresUsing dynamic contrastWhen dynamic contrast is set to On, the TV will detect changes in the picture qual

Chapter 7: Using the TV’s advanced featuresUsing CableClear® digital noise reductionThe CableClear® digital noise reduction feature allows you to re

General troubleshootingBefore calling a service technician, please check this chapter for a possible cause of the problem and some solutions you can

Chapter 8: TroubleshootingChannel tuning problemsMake sure the remote control is set to the correct device mode ( page 21).The channel may have bee

55SpecificationsNote:This model complies with the specifications listed below.Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.This mod

Chapter 9: Appendix56Acceptable signal formats for PC IN and HDMI terminalsPC IN signal formatsNote: Depending on the connected PC, the following stat

Chapter 9: Appendix57Limited United States Warranty for LCD Televisions (22” and smaller) – Depot Repair WarrantyToshiba America Consumer Products, L.

Chapter 9: Appendix58Limited Canadian Warranty for Toshiba Brand Flat Panel TelevisionsToshiba of Canada Limited (“TCL”) makes the following limited w

Chapter 9: Appendix59Disclaimer and Limitation of RemedyTO THE EXTENT NOT PRECLUDED BY LAW, ALL OTHER EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS AND R

FCC Declaration of Conformity Compliance Statement (Part 15):The Toshiba AV00U Televisions comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules.Operation is subj

Chapter 9: Appendix0A copy of the GPL source code in this product may be obtained by contacting Toshiba Consumer Solutions at (800)631-3811. There wi

ContentsImportant Safety Instructions ... Installation, Care, and Service ...

8Features of your new TVThe following are just a few of the many exciting features of your new Toshiba widescreen, integrated HD, LCD TV:Integrated di

Chapter 1: Introduction9Overview of steps for installing, setting up, and using your new TVFollow these steps to set up your TV and begin using its ma