User manual TOSHIBA REGZA AV550 DIGITAL

[. . . ] Model number: Serial number: YC/M VX1A000422A0 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. Child Safety It Makes A Difference Where Your TV Stands Congratulations on your purchase!As you enjoy your new TV, keep these safety tips in mind: 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. The Issue a If you are like most consumers, you have a TV in your home. [. . . ] · Once 32 channels or inputs are stored in the History List, the Switching between two channels using SurfLockTM The SurfLockTM feature temporarily "memorizes" one channel to the R button, so you can return to that channel quickly from any other channel by pressing R. To memorize a channel to the R button: oldest item will be removed from the list when a new channel or input is tuned. · If History List in the Channel Browser Setup is set to "Power Off Clear (On), " turning off the TV will clear the History List. 1 2 3 Tune the TV to the channel you want to program into the R button. Press and hold R for about 2 seconds until the message "Channel Memorized" appears on-screen. The channel has been programmed to the R button. You can then change channels repeatedly, and when you press R, the memorized channel will be tuned. Tuning to the next programmed channel To tune to the next programmed channel: Press < or , on the remote control or TV control panel. Note:This feature will not work unless you program channels into the TV's channel memory (- page 30). Tuning to a specific channel (programmed or unprogrammed) Tuning analog channels: Press the Channel Number (0­9) on the remote control. For example, to select channel 125, press 1, 2, 5. The TV will return to the memorized channel one time only. Once you press R and then change channels again, the CH RTN memory will be cleared and the button will function as Channel Return, by switching back and forth between the last two channels that are tuned. This feature also works for external inputs. Tuning digital channels: Press the Channel Number (0­9) on the remote control, followed by the dash (=) button and then the sub-channel number. For example, to select digital channel 125-1, press 1, 2, 5, ­, 1. Note: If a digital channel is not programmed--either through the automatic channel scan (- page 30) or the channel add/ delete function (- page 30)--you will have to tune the RF channel using the Channel Number and dash (=) on the remote control. Switching between two channels using Channel Return The Channel Return feature allows you to switch between two channels without entering an actual channel number each time. 1 2 3 Select the first channel you want to view. Select a second channel using the Channel Number buttons (and the dash (=) button if selecting a digital channel). To revert to the factory defaults, highlight Reset and press T. 40 Chapter 6: Using the TV's features Using the auto aspect ratio feature When the auto aspect ratio feature is set to On, the TV will automatically select the picture size when one of the following input sources is received: · A 480i signal from the VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, ColorStream HD-1, or ColorStream HD-2 input. · A 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, or VGA signal from the HDMI input. Aspect ratio of Automatic aspect size (automatically signal source selected when Auto Aspect is On) 4:3 normal 4:3 letter box 16:9 full Not defined (no ID-1 data or HDMI aspect data) Natural (with sidebars) TheaterWide 2 Full The current picture size you set under "Selecting the picture size" on page 39. Selecting the cinema mode (480i and 1080i signals) When you view a DVD (3:2 pulldown processed) from a DVD player connected to the VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, ColorStream HD-1, ColorStream HD-2 (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: 1 2 3 Press Y and open the Video menu. In the Cinema Mode field, select Film. Theater Settings Picture Size Picture Scroll Cinema Mode Auto Aspect Ratio Reset Done Mode: Sports Natural -Film On Note: The auto aspect ratio feature is not applicable to antenna or cable input sources. 4 To turn on the auto aspect ratio feature: To save the new settings, highlight Done and press T. To revert to the factory defaults, highlight Reset and press T. 1 2 3 Press Y and open the Video menu. In the Auto Aspect Ratio field, select On. Theater Settings Picture Size Picture Scroll Cinema Mode Auto Aspect Ratio Reset Done To set the Cinema Mode to Video: Select Video in step 3 above. Mode: Sports Natural -Film On 4 To save the new settings, highlight Done and press T. To revert to the factory defaults, highlight Reset and press T. To turn off the auto aspect ratio feature: Select Off in step 3 above. 41 Chapter 6: Using the TV's features Adjusting the picture Selecting the picture mode You can select your desired picture settings from four different modes, as described below. Mode Sports Standard Movie Preference Picture Quality Bright and dynamic picture (factory setting) Standard picture settings (factory setting) Lower contrast for darkened room (factory setting) Your personal preferences Adjusting the picture quality You can adjust the picture quality (Contrast, Back Light, DynaLightTM, Brightness, Color, Tint, and Sharpness) to your personal preferences. Selection Contrast Back Light* DynaLight** Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Pressing C lower darker On/Off darker paler reddish softer Pressing c higher lighter On/Off lighter deeper greenish sharper To select the picture mode: Press u on the remote control. The following popup menu appears on-screen. Sports Standard Movie Preference * Back Light This feature adjusts the brightness of the entire screen. When in video mode and no signal is input, this will automatically be set to 0. [. . . ] 46 V V-Chip blocking (Locks menu) . . . . . . . . . 47 VCR connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 14, 15 Video cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Video input label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Video input lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 D Digital Audio Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Digital audio selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Digital CC Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]