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The model number and serial number are on the back and side of your TV. Record these numbers in the spaces below. Refer to these numbers whenever you communicate with your Toshiba dealer about this TV. http://support.toshiba.com Model number: Serial number:...
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.
Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
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4" min. Hook TV side Note: 24SL415U has not the hook on the rear of TV. 27) Never stand or climb on the TV. • Educate children about the dangers of climbing on furniture to reach the TV or its controls.
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. WARNING: RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL...
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4) Follow the instructions provided with your wall bracket. Before proceeding, make sure the appropriate bracket(s) are attached to the wall and the back of the TV as described in the instructions provided with the wall bracket. 5) After attaching the appropriate bracket(s) to the wall and the back of the TV, remove the pedestal stand from the TV as described on below.
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USA - Federal Communications Commission Statement FCC Compliance Statement Toshiba television models 24SL415U, 32SL415U, and 40S51U 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...
Important notes about your LCD TV The following symptoms are technical limitations of LCD Display technology and are not an indication of malfunction; therefore, Toshiba is not responsible for perceived issues resulting from these symptoms. 1) An afterimage (ghost) may appear on the screen if a fixed, nonmoving image is displayed for a long period of time.
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• THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD (“AVC VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER...
Contents Important Safety Instructions ...3 Installation, Care, and Service ...3 Chapter 1: Introduction ... 12 Features ...12 Overview of installation, setup, and use ...12 TV front and side panel controls and connections ...13 TV back panel connections ...14 Chapter 2: Connecting your TV ... 15 Overview of cable types ...15 About the connection illustrations ...15 Connecting a VCR and antenna, Cable TV or Camcorder ...16...
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Locking the volume keys ...80 Clearing the remote’s programming ...80 Resetting to the factory default ...80 Operating the TV with combination buttons ...81 Remote control codes...82 Limited United States Warranty for LCD Televisions ...88 Limited Canadian Warranty for Toshiba Brand Flat Panel Televisions...89...
• QAM) eliminates the need for a separate digital converter set-top box (in most cases). 1366 x 768 output resolution (32SL415U), • 1920 x 1080 output resolution (24SL415U). Three HDMI ® digital, High-Definition Multimedia • Interfaces 1080p input support (24SL415U).
TV front and side panel controls and connections Models 24SL415U, 32SL415U, and 40S51U are used in this manual for illustration purposes. Touch Sensor Right side panel 1無 Power On/Standby LED 2無 Brightness Sensor/Remote sensor — This sensor will detect the ambient light conditions to optimize the backlighting levels (...
A/V connections ( page 17). Note: Component / Standard (composite) video cables carry only video information; separate audio cables are required for a complete connection. 24SL415U no HDMI 4 PC/HDMI 3 (AUDIO) ® HD / VIDEO IN — These...
Component video cables come in sets of three and are for use with video devices with component video output. (ColorStream is Toshiba’s brand of component video.) ® These cables are typically color-coded red, green, and blue. Separate audio cables are required for a complete connection.
Connecting a VCR and antenna, Cable TV or Camcorder Camcorder AUDIO VIDEO TV back panel You will need: Coaxial cables • Standard A/V cables • − If you have a mono VCR, connect L/MONO on the TV to your VCR’s audio out terminal using the white audio cable only.
Connecting a DVD player with ColorStream or a satellite receiver From satellite dish AUDIO VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO Satellite S-VIDEO Satellite receiver with component video or DVD player with component video You will need: Coaxial cables • Standard A/V cables • −...
To view the HDMI device video: or DVI Select the HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3, or HDMI 4 (except 24SL415U) video input source on the TV.* * To select the video input source, press the remote control ( page 24). To program the TV remote control to operate other devices, see Chapter 3.
• Note: This feature is limited to models incorporating Toshiba’s HDMI Toshiba is not liable for those operations. See the individual instruction manuals for compatibility information. When using an external AV amplifier: The picture and sound may not be properly synchronized. In this case, adjust the delay time of the sound on the AV amplifier.
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 optical audio input. You will need: Optical audio cable (Use an optical audio cable •...
(i.e. no overscanning). Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Connecting a home network Signal The LAN port allows your Toshiba TV to connect to name your home network. You can use this home network to access photos, movies, and music files that are stored on a DLNA CERTIFIED™...
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Connecting the TV to a home network with an Internet connection - Wired You will need: Coaxial or telephone cable (depending on your • modem type) Standard LAN cables • Router with Hub • Modem (DSL or cable) • Modem (DSL or cable) Router with Hub Cable or phone jack...
DVD players, and HTIBs (home theater in a box). Toshiba devices: The remote is programmed to operate a variety of devices ( page 79). Non-Toshiba devices or Toshiba devices that the remote control is not programmed to operate: Program the remote ( page 79). Installing batteries 1無...
Chapter 3: Using the remote control Learning about the Remote Control The buttons described in this section operate the TV only. For the HDMI CEC Control functions, see “Using HDMI ® For a complete list of the remote’s functions, see “Remote control functional key chart” ( Pages 77–78). Changes the picture mode to Game when the input mode is ColorStream HD, PC, video, or HDMI...
Chapter 4: Initial Setup and Menu Initial Setup When you first turn on or reset the TV, the Initial Setup window will appear. Note: You can stop Initial Setup by pressing • However, if you do not finish Initial Setup, the Initial Setup screen will appear every time you turn on your TV.
6無 Start Scan Auto Tuning Start Scan Press Note: If you want to stop scanning, press while scanning. After scanning is complete, a channel list screen • (such as the one below) will appear. Press Note: Encrypted channels cannot be registered though these are displayed in the above list.
Main menu layout To open the main menus (illustrated below), press on the remote control or TV control panel. 1st Layer 2nd Layer 3rd Layer NET TV Network Network Setup Wireless Information Photo (Device select) Media Player Movie (Device select) Music (Device select) Wallpaper...
1st Layer 2nd Layer 3rd Layer Settings SETUP Menu Language ANT/CABLE Auto Tuning Manual Tuning TV Settings Quick Setup Location Software Upgrade Software Licenses System Information Reset TV Chapter 4: Initial Setup and Menu Page Quick menu Quick menu helps you access some options more quickly.
Chapter 5: Setting up your TV How to navigate the menu: > Settings > Main menu > Submenu > Format Description Press the MENU button. Press t or u to select Settings. Settings Press t or u to select a menu icon (PICTURE, SOUND, Main menu APPLICATIONS, PREFERENCES,...
1無 > Settings > SETUP > Auto Tuning > A confirmation screen appears. 2無 Press to start Auto Tuning or The TV cycles through all the channels, and stores all active channels in memory. To view the programmed channels, press Manual Tuning After storing channels in memory, you can manually enter channels if the channel number is known.
Labeling channels You can label analog TV channels. 1無 > Settings > SETUP > TV Settings > 2無 Press p or q to select Channel Options. Press The list of channels appears. 3無 Press p or q to select a channel to label. 4無...
HDMI 2, HDMI 3, HDMI 4 (except 24SL415U), PC Video 1, ColorStream HD1, BD/DVD HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3, HDMI 4 (except 24SL415U), PC ANT/CABLE, Video 1, ColorStream HD1, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3, HDMI 4 (except 24SL415U), PC Note: The TV mode select button will be restricted to the ANT/CABLE input.
Chapter 6: Basic features Tuning channels Setting the Channel Tuning Mode You can select how tuning is handled for analog and digital channels when the TV is in Antenna mode. Note: To use this feature, ANT/CABLE In must be set to Antenna ( page 29). 1無...
Elements of the Channel Browser 1無 Channels stored in the current list. 2無 Channel or input that is currently highlighted in the browser. 3無 Inputs or channels labels. 4無 Input type. 5無 Current list ( History , ANT/CABLE , Inputs , Favorites , or HDMI-CEC ).
Using Channel Return You can switch between two channels without entering a channel number each time. This feature also works for external inputs. 1無 Select the first channel you want to view. 2無 Select a second channel using the Channel Number buttons (and the dash ( ) button if needed).
Using closed captions To turn on the closed caption mode: 1無 > Settings > SETUP > TV Settings > 2無 Press p or q to select Closed Captions Settings. Press 3無 Press p or q to select Closed Captions. 4無 Press t or u to select On.
Setting the PIN code A PIN code is necessary for some menus. Note: The Parental Control and Locks menu is grayed out if no PIN has been set. Entering a new PIN code 1無 > Settings > PREFERENCES > PIN Setting > 2無...
• The additional rating system is not designed, transmitted, or controlled by the TV or Toshiba, nor is the availability of an additional rating system determined or controlled by Toshiba. Similarly, the rating of programs in an additional rating system is not determined, transmitted, or controlled by the TV or Toshiba.
Locks Video 1, ColorStream HD1, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3, HDMI 4 (except Video+ 24SL415U), PC, and channels 3 and 4. • Select Video+ if you want to play video tapes via the ANT/CABLE input. Unlocks all video inputs and channels 3...
Chapter 6: Basic features Using HDMI This feature uses CEC technology and allows you to control Toshiba HDMI the TV remote control via HDMI connection. When Enable HDMI-CEC Control in the HDMI-CEC Control Setup menu is set to On, the following HDMI CEC Control functions are enabled.
HDMI CEC Player Control menu functions: ® 1無 Press to open the Quick menu. 2無 Select HDMI-CEC Player Control. Press 3無 Press p or q to select the item you want to control and press Item Description Power Turns the selected device on and off. Accesses the selected device’s top Root Menu menu.
Conventional HDMI/DVI cables may not work properly with this mode. 1無 Select the appropriate HDMI input mode (HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3, or HDMI 4 (except 24SL415U)). 2無 > Settings > PREFERENCES > AV Connection > 3無 Press p or q to select HDMI Settings. Press 4無...
Setting the timer to turn on the TV You can set the on timer to turn on the TV to a preset channel or input at a preset time. To activate the timer: 1無 > Settings > APPLICATIONS > On Timer > >...
Viewing support information 1無 > Settings > SETUP > System Information. 2無 Press to display support information containing Web/Customer service numbers for US, Canada, and Mexico. Resetting to Factory Defaults You can reset all settings and channels. 1無 > Settings > SETUP > Reset TV > 2無...
Chapter 7: Picture and sound controls Selecting the picture size You can view many program formats in several picture sizes—Native, 4:3, Full, TheaterWide 1, TheaterWide 2, TheaterWide 3, Normal, and Dot by Dot. Note: The picture size illustrations are examples only. The format of the image (in any of the picture sizes) depends on the format of the signal you are currently watching.
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Chapter 7: Picture and sound controls Picture Size Native (for 480i (HDMI), 480p (HDMI), 720p, 1080i, and 1080p signal programs) If receiving a 1080i, 1080p, 720p, 480i (HDMI), • or 480p (HDMI) signal program, the video is scaled to display the entire picture within the borders of the screen (i.e.
A 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, or VGA • (60/72/75 Hz) signal from the HDMI 1/2/3/4 (except 24SL415U) input Note: The auto aspect ratio feature is not applicable to the PC input. 1無 > Settings > PREFERENCES > Display Settings >...
Chapter 7: Picture and sound controls Adjusting the picture Selecting the picture mode You can select your desired picture settings from the modes described below. Mode Description Automatically adjusts picture settings AutoView based on ambient light conditions ® and input signal content. Sports Bright and dynamic picture.
Chapter 7: Picture and sound controls Using the advanced picture settings features Note: Some of the Advanced Picture Settings features will not be available for adjustment when the Picture Mode is set to AutoView. Edge Enhancer The Edge Enhancer feature lets you adjust the levels for your desired picture settings and achieve a sharper picture.
Chapter 7: Picture and sound controls The differences may not always be noticeable. • For the best results, use lower settings, as picture quality may be greatly reduced if the setting is too high. Auto Brightness Sensor When the Auto Brightness function of Auto Brightness Sensor Settings is set to On, the TV optimizes the backlighting levels to suit ambient light conditions.
Chapter 7: Picture and sound controls Setting the Expert Picture Settings Test Pattern When the test pattern is on screen, you can navigate the Picture submenus without removing the image. When you move to a non-Picture menu, or close the menus, regular video will be restored.
Chapter 7: Picture and sound controls Adjusting the audio Muting the sound Press to partially reduce (1/2 Mute) or turn off (Mute) the sound. Each time you press mute mode changes 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 becomes active if the TV program is closed-captioned.
Chapter 7: Picture and sound controls Using the Dolby Digital Dynamic ® Range Control feature You can further compress Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus dynamic range so you can switch from digital to analog broadcasts at the same dynamic range. 1無...
If you use Internet services, see the following note before use. Third party Internet services are not provided by Toshiba, may change or be discontinued at any time, and may be subject to third party restrictions. Toshiba makes no warranties, representations, or assurances about the content, availability, or functionality of third party content or services.
Setting up the Network You can select the Network Type. 1無 > Settings > PREFERENCES > Network Setup > (Another: > Network > Network Setup > 2無 Press p or q to highlight Network Type. 3無 Press t or u to select Wired or Wireless. 4無...
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Manual Setup 1無 > Settings > PREFERENCES > Network Setup > 2無 Press p or q to select Wireless Setup. Press 3無 Press p or q to select Manual Setup. Press 4無 Press p or q to select Network Name. Press The Software Keyboard window appears.
Advanced Network Setup Note: • When the DHCP function of the router connected to this TV is On, you can set Auto Setup to On or Off. (Usually set it to On.) • When the DHCP function of the router is Off, set Auto Setup to Off, and manually set the IP Address or DNS Address.
Network Connection Test This function checks Internet connectivity. 1無 > Settings > PREFERENCES > Network Setup > 2無 Press p or q to select Network Connection Test. Press Note: A message will appear to indicate whether the connection was successful or not. Note: Favorable Network Connection Test results do not guarantee an Internet Connection.
Performing a Software Upgrade TOSHIBA may offer upgrades for the TV’s software in the future. The TV’s software is upgraded via the Network. Before downloading software: Configure your TV to connect to the Internet. Note: • You will not be able to use the TV set while the upgrade is being performed.
Netflix Watching movies with Netflix 1無 Press (→ Step 3) or press > Network > NET TV > (From the Menu: 2無 Press t or u to select Netflix icon. Press 3無 Follow the onscreen instructions. After having activated Netflix player and prepared Instant Queue, movies and TV episodes in your Instant Queue appear on the TV screen.
CinemaNow CinemaNow is an on-demand service that offers high definition movies on the Web. 1無 Press > Network > NET TV > (From the Menu: 2無 Press t or u to select CinemaNow. Press To close CinemaNow: Press Blockbuster Blockbuster is an on-demand service that offers high definition movies on the Web.
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Button Description Closes the widget. GREEN Changes the widget’s settings. YELLOW Adds or deletes a snippet. Resizes the video to fit onscreen, BLUE or to make it fullscreen. To close Yahoo! TV Widgets: ® Press Note: To use Yahoo! TV Widgets you must first ®...
Supported file system FAT12, FAT16 and FAT32 You must obtain any required permission from copyright owners to download or use copyrighted content. Toshiba cannot and does not grant such permission. Chapter 8: Advanced features Basic operation Using Media Player with USB...
Using Media Player with DLNA CERTIFIED You need to configure a home network before using this feature ( page 21). 1無 > Settings > APPLICATIONS > Media Player > > Media Player > (Another: 2無 Press p or q to select Photo, Movie, or Music. (When Another in Step 1, press t or u to select Photo, Movie, or Music.) Press...
To set the repeat mode: 1無 Press . The current repeat setting appears. 2無 Press t or u to select Off, All, or 1. 3無 Press . The setting is effective until the TV is turned off. Mode Description The content is played back only once. Contents in the same folder are repeatedly played back.
To set the repeat mode: 1無 Press . The current repeat setting appears. 2無 Press t or u to select Off, All, or 1. 3無 Press . The setting is effective until the TV is turned off. Mode Description Contents in the same folder are played back once.
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To set the mode settings: 1無 Press to open the Quick menu while in Single View mode or Slideshow mode. 2無 Press p or q to select the item (SOUND, Interval Time, Repeat, Background Music, or Speakers). 3無 Press t or u to adjust the setting. 4無...
Using the Wallpaper feature This feature allows you to display a photo file stored on the TV. • Only one photo file can be stored on the TV. • The photo file can be overwritten with a file from an external device (USB, DMS).
If you cannot view signals from external devices • connected to Video 1, ColorStream HDMI 3, HDMI 4 (except 24SL415U), PC or from channel 3 or 4, ensure the Input Lock is set to Off ( page 39). Poor color or no color The station may be having broadcast difficulties.
Chapter 9: Troubleshooting No HDMI CEC Control operation ® The HDMI • Toshiba HDMI Ensure HDMI cables with the HDMI Logo • When the connected HDMI • not work correctly after you have changed the device’s settings, turn off your TV and unplug the power cord.
other device on the network. Example: IP address 192.168.0.100 and IP address 192.168.0.101 are different addresses on the same network. Make sure the TV IP address is on the same • subnet as the networked PC. Example of proper setup: The PC has the IP address 192.168.0.100 with the Subnet mask 255.255.255.0, the TV has the IP address 192.168.0.101 with the Subnet mask...
After 1 minute, plug the power cord in again and turn on the TV. If the problem persists after trying the solutions: • In the U.S., visit TAIS Consumer Solutions on the web at www.support.toshiba.com or call 1-800- 631-3811. TV front Power LED TV front...
32SL415U: 0.7 A (maximum current) 0.60 W in standby mode 40S51U: 0.9 A (maximum current) 0.6 W in standby mode Audio Power 24SL415U: 5 W + 5 W 32SL415U: 7 W + 7 W 40S51U: 10 W + 10 W Speaker Type 24SL415U: Two 3-5/8 ×...
Acceptable signal formats for PC IN and HDMI terminals PC IN signal formats Note: • The PC IN on this TV only accepts signal formats which are compliant with VESA-DMT as in the table below. Since some PC input signals are different from the resolution and frequency described in the table below, the following problems may occur: incorrect display, false format detection, picture position failure, blur, or judder.
HDMI signal formats Note: • The HDMI inputs on this TV only accept VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, and SXGA signal formats which are compliant with VESA-DMT as in the table below. Since some PC, HDMI, or DVI device input signals are different from the resolution and frequency described in the table below, the following problems may occur: incorrect display, false format detection, picture position failure, blur, or judder.
Remote Control functional key chart REMOTE CONTROL Toshiba TV CABLE GAME Game POWER Power Power FREEZE MODE SELECT – (digital – separator) INPUT Volume Volume VOL +/– up/down up/down QUICK Quick Menu MUTE Mute Mute Last CH RTN Last channel...
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REMOTE CONTROL Toshiba TV CABLE RETURN Return EXIT Exit Exit Menu select Cursor p / q up/down up/down Menu select Cursor t / u left/right left/right Select Rewind Rewind PLAY Play Play Fast Fast Forward Forward Skip REW/ SKIP DAY–...
Your TV remote control has one dedicated TV mode and three programmable multi-brand modes: CABLE/ SAT, BD/DVD, and AUX. Note: To operate a non-Toshiba device or a Toshiba device that the remote control is not preprogrammed to operate, you must program the remote.
Searching for a device code If you do not know the device code for a particular device, you can view each available code for that de- vice mode and sample the functions to find the code that operates the target device. 1無...
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.
APPLY TO YOU UNDER SUCH CIRCUMSTANCES. Limited Canadian Warranty for Toshiba Brand Flat Panel Televisions Toshiba of Canada Limited (“TCL”) makes the following limited warranties to original consumers in Canada. THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES EXTEND TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER OR ANY PERSON RECEIVING THIS TOSHIBA BRAND FLAT PANEL TELEVISION (the “TELEVISION(S)”...
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IF THE TELEVISION FAILS TO WORK AS WARRANTED ABOVE, YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY SHALL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE PART. IN NO EVENT WILL TCL, TOSHIBA CORPORATION, THEIR AFFILIATES, ADRs OR ASPs (THE “RELATED PARTIES”) BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY DAMAGES, MONEY, REIMBURSEMENT, COSTS OR EXPENSES.
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For USA, www.support.toshiba.com For Canada, www.toshiba.ca/support You may obtain the complete Corresponding GPL and LGPL Source code from Toshiba for a period of three (3) years after our last shipment of this product by contacting Toshiba Consumer Solutions at (800) 631-3811.
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TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. Corporate Headquarters: 9740 IRVINE BLVD. IRVINE, CA 92618 VISUAL PRODUCTS SERVICE AND SUPPORT: 1420-B TOSHIBA DRIVE, LEBANON, TN 37087, U.S.A. TOSHIBA OF CANADA LTD. HEAD OFFICE: 191 McNABB STREET, MARKHAM, ONTARIO, L3R 8H2, CANADA AutoView, ColorStream, GameTimer and TheaterWide are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc.