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Toshiba 23L1400UC User Manual

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Integrated High Definition
LED Television User's Guide:
23L1400UC
32L1400UC
40L1400UC
50L1400UC
If you need assistance:
Toshiba's Support Web site
For more information, see
Owner's Record
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
Model number: ___________________________________
Serial number: ___________________________________
Note: To display a High Definition
picture, the TV must be receiving a
High Definition signal (such as an
over-the-air High Definition TV
broadcast, a High Definition digital
cable program, or a High Definition
digital satellite program). For details,
contact your TV antenna installer,
cable provider, or satellite provider
www.toshiba.ca/support/ceg
"Troubleshooting" on page 95
in this guide.

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  • Page 1 The model number and serial number are on the back and side of your Record these numbers in the spaces below. Refer to these numbers whenever you communicate with your Toshiba dealer about this TV Model number: ___________________________________ Serial number: ___________________________________...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    Dear Customer, WARNING Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba LED TV. This Improper location and installation of a television can document will help you use the many exciting features lead to the death of your child. Never place the of your new LED TV. Before operating your LED TV, television on furniture or in a location where children carefully read this document completely.

  • Page 3: Child Safety

    CHILD SAFETY: PROPER TELEVISION PLACEMENT MATTERS TOSHIBA CARES • Manufacturers, retailers and the rest of the consumer electronics industry are committed to making home entertainment safe and enjoyable. • As you enjoy your television, please note that all televisions – new and old- must be supported on proper stands or installed according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions • ALWAYS contact a service technician to inspect the TV any time it has been damaged or dropped. 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 15) CAUTION: 3) Heed all warnings. • To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use the polarized plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or 4) Follow all instructions.
  • Page 5 Care TV side TV top For better performance and safer operation of your Note: The 23L1400UC does not include a hook TOSHIBA TV, follow these recommendations and on the back of the TV. precautions: 27) The product shall not be exposed to dripping or...

  • Page 6: Display Using Wall Bracket

    (such as the weight of serious injury. Refer all servicing not specified in the TV). Failure to follow these instructions could this manual to a Toshiba Authorized Service result in serious injury and/or permanent damage to Provider.

  • Page 7: Removing Pedestal Stand

    7) VESA Mounting Pattern 40” TV. VESA Mounting Pattern TV Size Hole Pattern (HxV) Screw Size 23” 100mm x 100mm 32” 200mm x 200mm 40” 200mm x 200mm 50” 400mm x 200mm Removing the Pedestal Stand 1) Carefully lay the front of the unit face down on a flat, cushioned surface such as a quilt or blanket.
  • Page 8 Operation is subject to the following two conditions: LCD Display technology and are not an indication of (1) This device may not cause harmful interference malfunction; therefore, Toshiba is not responsible for received, and perceived issues resulting from these symptoms.
  • Page 9 Trademark Information Copyright • ColorStream, ColorMaster, DynaLight, GameTimer, ©2014 by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. All Native Mode, Stable Sound, Surflock and rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this guide cannot TheaterWide are trademarks or registered trademarks be reproduced in any form without the prior written of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc.

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1: Introduction ............. 16 Features ..............17 Overview of installation, setup, and use ....18 TV front and side panel controls and connections ..19 TV back panel connections ........21 Chapter 2: Connecting Your TV ..........24 Overview of cable types ...........24 Coaxial (F-type) cable ........24 Standard A/V cables (red/white/yellow) .....25 Component video cables (red/green/blue) ..25...
  • Page 11 Contents Connecting an HDMI or DVI device to the ® HDMI input ............29 ® HDMI CEC connection ...........31 ® Connecting a digital audio system ......33 Connecting a computer ...........33 Connection to the TV’s HDMI terminal .....34 ® Chapter 3: Using the Remote Control ........35 Installing batteries ...........35 Remote control effective range ........36 Learning about the remote control ......38...
  • Page 12 Contents Tuning to the next programmed channel ....58 Tuning to a specific channel (programmed or unprogrammed) ....58 Switching between two channels using Channel Return ...........59 Switching between two channels using SurfLock™ ..........59 Selecting the picture size .........60 Full..............61 TheaterWide 1 ...........61 TheaterWide 2 ...........61 TheaterWide 3 ...........62 Native ..............62...
  • Page 13 Contents Using the Dolby Digital Dynamic ® Range Control feature .........73 Selecting the PIN code ..........74 Enter a new PIN code .........74 Forgotten PIN code ...........74 Changing or deleting your PIN code ....74 Using the input lock feature ........74 Locking channels ............75 Using the GameTimer ........76 Using the panel lock feature .......76...
  • Page 14 Contents Static Gamma ............92 DynaLight ............93 Dynamic Contrast ..........93 Cinema Mode ............93 Noise Reduction ..........93 Chapter 8: Troubleshooting ............95 General troubleshooting ..........95 Picture problems .............96 Sound problems ............98 Remote control problems ........98 Channel tuning problems ........98 Closed caption problems .........99 No HDMI CEC operation ........99 ®...
  • Page 15 Contents Appendix B: Index ..............106...

  • Page 16: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Safety icons This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries, damage to your equipment, or loss of data. These safety cautions have been classified according to the seriousness of the risk, and icons highlight these instructions as follows: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

  • Page 17: Features

    Integrated digital tuning (8VSB ATSC and QAM) — Eliminates the need for a separate digital converter set-top box (in most cases) 1366 x 768 output resolution (23L1400UC ; 32L1400UC) 1920 x 1080 output resolution (40/50L1400UC) Two HDMI —Digital, High-Definition Multimedia Interfaces ®...

  • Page 18: Overview Of Installation, Setup, And Use

    Introduction Overview of installation, setup, and use Overview of installation, setup, and use Follow these steps to set up your TV and begin using its many exciting features. Carefully read the important safety, installation, care, and service information. Keep this document for future reference. To choose a location for the TV: Read “Important notes about your TV”...

  • Page 19: Tv Front And Side Panel Controls And Connections

    106 TV front and side panel controls and connections TV front Left side panel TV top (Sample Illustration) 23L1400UC - Front and side panel controls and connections TV front Left side panel TV top (Sample Illustration) 32L1400UC - Front and side panel controls and...
  • Page 20 Introduction (Sample Illustration) 40/50L1400UC - Front and side panel controls and connection Power On/Standby LED—Power indicator light, (glows red when the TV power is Off). Remote sensor (embedded)—Point the remote control toward this remote sensor. POWER—Turns the TV On/Off. If the TV stops responding to the buttons on the remote control or TV control panel and you cannot turn off the TV, press and hold the POWER button on the TV control panel for a few seconds to reset the TV.

  • Page 21: Tv Back Panel Connections

    TV back panel connections TV back panel connections For explanations of cable types and connections, see “Overview of cable types” on page 24 Power Cord (Sample Illustration) 23L1400UC - Back panel connections Power Cord (Sample Illustration) 32L1400UC - Back panel connections...
  • Page 22 Introduction TV back panel connections 40” Power cord 50” Power cord (Sample Illustration) 40/50L1400UC - Back panel connections ANT/CABLE—Antenna input that supports analog (NTSC) and digital (ATSC) off-air antenna signals and analog and digital cable TV (QAM) signals. ColorStream HD—High-resolution component video input Blu-ray and shared composite video input, see “Connecting a Blu-...
  • Page 23 Introduction TV back panel connections Component/Standard (composite) video cables carry only video information; separate audio cables are required for a complete connection.

  • Page 24: Chapter 2: Connecting Your Tv

    Chapter 2 Connecting Your TV Overview of cable types Before purchasing cables, know the connector types your devices require. You can purchase cables from most stores that sell audio/ video devices. Coaxial (F-type) cable (Sample Illustration) Coaxial cable Coaxial (F-type) cable connects your antenna, cable TV service, and/or cable converter box to the ANT/CABLE input on your TV.

  • Page 25: Standard A/V Cables (Red/White/Yellow)

    Component video cables come in sets of three and connect with video devices with component video output. (ColorStream 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.

  • Page 26: Optical Audio Cable

    Stereo VCR VIDEO AUDIO from CH 3 CH 4 (Sample Illustration) 23L1400UC/32/40/50L1400UC—Connecting to a VCR, antenna, or cable TV, or camcorder Items needed: Coaxial cables Standard AV 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.
  • Page 27 Connecting Your TV Connecting a VCR, antenna, cable TV, or camcorder The menu setting may need to be changed in order to watch the shared input between composite and component video. Composite and component video cannot be used simultaneously. When you use a cable box, you may not be able to use the remote control to program or access certain features on the TV.

  • Page 28: Connecting A Blu-Ray Tm / Dvd Player, Satellite

    AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO Satellite S-VIDEO Satellite receiver, Blu-ray or DVD player (Sample Illustration) 23L1400UC/32/40/50L1400UC—Connecting a Blu-ray™ /DVD player or Satellite receiver with ColorStream (or VCR). ColorStream and composite video cables cannot be connected simultaneously. Items needed: Coaxial cables...

  • Page 29: Connecting An Hdmi ® Or Dvi Device To The Hdmi ® Input

    Connecting Your TV Connecting an HDMI® or DVI device to the HDMI® input When you use ColorStream HD or Video, switch AV input mode appropriately. To view antenna or Cable channels: Select the ANT/CABLE video input source on the TV.* To view the DVD player: Turn on the DVD player.
  • Page 30 Separate analog ® audio cables are not required (see illustration). TV back panel ® HDMI device (Sample Illustration) 23L1400UC/32/40/50L1400UC—HDMI ® connections To view the HDMI device video: ® Select HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 video input source on the TV. (Press the INPUT button on the remote control.

  • Page 31: Hdmi ® Cec Connection

    Connecting Your TV HDMI® CEC connection TV back panel VIDEO AUDIO DVI/HDCP (Sample Illustration) 23L1400UC/32/40/50L1400UC—DVI connections To ensure that the HDMI or DVI device is reset properly: ® When turning on your electronic components, turn on the TV first, and then the HDMI or DVI device.
  • Page 32 This feature uses the CEC technology as regulated by the HDMI standard. ® This feature is limited to models incorporating Toshiba’s HDMI CEC. However, Toshiba is not liable for those ® operations. Refer to the individual instruction manuals for...

  • Page 33: Connecting A Digital Audio System

    “mini-optical” connector.) TV back panel Digital decoder or other digital audio system (Sample Illustration) 23L1400UC/32/40/50L1400UC—Connecting a digital audio system To control the audio: Turn on the TV and the digital audio device. Press the MENU button on the remote control and open the Sound menu.

  • Page 34: Connection To The Tv's Hdmi ® Terminal

    “Connecting an HDMI® or DVI device to the HDMI® input” on page 29 TV back panel Computer (Sample Illustration) 23L1400UC/32/40/50L1400UC Series - Connecting a computer to the TV through the HDMI terminal. ® The edges of the picture may be hidden.

  • Page 35: Chapter 3: Using The Remote Control

    Chapter 3 Using the Remote Control Installing batteries To install batteries : Remove the battery cover from the back of the remote control. Squeeze tab and lift cover (Sample Illustration) Removing the remote back cover Insert two AAA batteries, corresponding to the (+) and (-) markings on the battery compartment.

  • Page 36: Remote Control Effective Range

    This prevents battery acid from leaking into the battery compartment. Remote control effective range For optimum performance, aim the remote control directly at the TV and make sure there is no obstruction between the remote control and the TV. 16.4 ft (5m) (Sample Illustration) 23L1400UC-Remote control effective range...
  • Page 37 Using the Remote Control 16.4 ft (5m) (Sample Illustration) 32L1400UC-Remote control effective range 16.4 ft (5m) (Sample Illustration) 40/50L1400UC-Remote control effective range...

  • Page 38: Learning About The Remote Control

    Using the Remote Control Learning about the remote control Learning about the remote control The buttons used for operating the TV are described below. For the HDMI CEC remote control functions, see “HDMI® CEC ® playback device (Blu-rayTM/DVD player, etc.) control” on page 85 Blu-ray /DVD player, etc.) control”...
  • Page 39 Using the Remote Control Learning about the remote control The error message “NOT AVAILABLE” may appear if you press a button for a function that is not available. The POWER button turns the TV On/Off. When the TV is off, the power LED indicator on the TV front glows red.
  • Page 40 Channel Browser” on page 54 The MENU button accesses the main TV menu system. See “Navigating the menu system” on page 43. The following key functions allow you to control Toshiba HDMI CEC compatible devices via HDMI connection. See ®...

  • Page 41: Chapter 4: Menu Layout And Navigation

    Chapter 4 Menu Layout and Navigation Main menu layout The tables below and on the next pages provide a quick overview of your TV’s menu system. To open the menus (illustrated below), press MENU on the remote control. Icon Item Option Picture Picture Mode...
  • Page 42 Menu Layout and Navigation Main menu layout Icon Item Option Sound Balance Adjusts Balance Bass Adjusts Bass Treble Adjusts Treble DTS TruSurround On / Off Sound Mode Standard/Music/Movie/Clear Voice Stable Sound On / Off Dynamic Range Control On / Off TV Speakers On/Off Stereo / Mono / SAP...

  • Page 43: Navigating The Menu System

    Menu Layout and Navigation Navigating the menu system Icon Item Option Get Help System Information Opens the System Information screen Auto Demo Opens Auto Demo menu NOTE Only available if the TV is set to Store mode. Navigating the menu system You can use the buttons on the remote control to access and navigate your TV’s on-screen menu system.

  • Page 44: Chapter 5: Setting Up Your Tv

    Chapter 5 Setting up your TV Initial Setup When you first turn on or reset the TV, the Initial Setup window will appear. In the Menu Language field, press the ◄/►(arrow) buttons to select your preferred language. Press the ▲/▼(arrow) buttons to select Time Zone.Then set your desired time zone, using the ◄/►(arrow) buttons and press the ENTER button.

  • Page 45: Installation Setup Selection

    Setting up your TV Installation setup selection Installation setup selection Installation setup selection Menu language You can choose from three different menu language settings (English, Français, and Español) for the on-screen display of menus and messages. To select the menu language: Press the MENU button and open the Installation menu, then highlight Menu Language.

  • Page 46: Storing Channels In Memory (Optional)

    Setting up your TV Auto Tuning Open the Channel Tuning menu, highlight ANT/CABLE In, and then press the ENTER button. (Sample Image) Channel tuning menu - Input configuration selection Press the ▲/▼(arrow) buttons to select the input source (Cable or Antenna), and then press the ENTER button to save your new settings.
  • Page 47 Setting up your TV To program channels automatically: Configure the antenna input source, if you have not already done so, see “ANT/CABLE IN” on page Press the MENU button and open the Installation menu. Highlight Channel Tuning, and then press the ENTER button. (Sample Image) Setup menu - Installation selection Highlight Auto Tuning, and then press the ENTER button to open the Channel Program menu to begin channel...

  • Page 48: Manual Tuning

    Setting up your TV Setting channel skip Manual Tuning After storing channels in memory, you can manually enter channels if the physical channel is known. Press the MENU button and open the Installation menu. Highlight Channel Tuning and then press the ENTER button. Highlight Manual Tuning and then press the ENTER button, the Manual Tuning form will appear.

  • Page 49: Setting The Av Input Mode

    Setting up your TV Setting the time zone To add a channel to the channel memory: Highlight the checked box next to the channel number you wish to add, and then press the ENTER button to remove the check. You can also block specific channels so that they cannot be tuned until you unlock them.

  • Page 50: Viewing The System Status

    Setting up your TV Viewing the system status Press the ▲/▼(arrow) buttons to select the region, and then press the ENTER button. To set the Daylight Saving Time status: In the Installation menu, highlight Daylight Saving Time, and press the ENTER button. Press the ▲/▼(arrow) buttons to select On or Off, and then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 51: Chapter 6: Setting Up Your Tv

    Chapter 6 Setting up your TV Selecting the video input source To select the video input source to view: Press the INPUT button on the remote control or TV control panel. Do one of the following: Press 0-3. Repeatedly press the ▲/▼(arrow) buttons on the remote control, and then press the ENTER button to change the input setting.
  • Page 52 Setting up your TV Selecting the video input source (Sample Image) Input Selection screen You can label the video input sources according to the specific devices you have connected to the TV, see “Labeling the video input sources” on page 53. Sources can be “hidden,”...

  • Page 53: Labeling The Video Input Sources

    Setting up your TV Labeling the video input sources When selecting input sources using the CH ▲/▼(arrow) buttons, you will need to press the ENTER button to actually select a particular device from the pop-up window or wait 5 seconds after highlighting desired input. Labeling the video input sources You can label each video input source according to the type of device you have connected to each source.

  • Page 54: Tuning Channels Using The Channel Browser

    Setting up your TV Tuning channels using the Channel Browser To save the new input labels, highlight Done, and then press the ENTER button. To revert to the factory default labels, highlight Reset and press the ENTER button. Input labeling example: The screen below left shows the default Input Selection screen (with none of the inputs labeled as a specific device).

  • Page 55: Favorites Browser

    Setting up your TV Favorites browser Favorites browser The Favorites Browser allows you to quickly set up a favorite channels/inputs list that is integrated into the Channel Browser. To add a favorite channel/input: Tune to the channel or input. Press and hold the FAV button for a few seconds. The channel or input is added to the beginning of the Favorites list on the left side of the Channel Browser.

  • Page 56: Elements Of The Channel Browser

    Setting up your TV Favorites browser To save the new entries, highlight Done, and then press the ENTER button. To return to factory defaults, highlight Reset, and then press the ENTER button. To open the Channel Browser: Press BACK CB or NEXT CB arrow buttons on the remote control.
  • Page 57 Setting up your TV Favorites browser To toggle among the available lists: After opening the Channel Browser, press the ▲/▼(arrow) buttons to toggle through the History, ANT/CABLE, Inputs, Favorites, or HDMI CEC options. The Channel Browser opens in History List by default. Once another list has been selected, the Channel Browser will open in the last selected list.

  • Page 58: Adding And Clearing Channels And Inputs In The History List

    Setting up your TV Favorites browser Adding and clearing channels and inputs in the History List As a channel or input is tuned, the Channel Browser adds it to the History List and displays it on the right side of the Channel Browser.

  • Page 59: Switching Between Two Channels Using Channel Return

    Setting up your TV Favorites browser If a digital channel is not programmed, either through the automatic channel scan or the Channel add function, see “Auto Tuning” on page 46, you will have to tune the RF channel using the Channel Numbers and the (Dash 100) button on the remote control.

  • Page 60: Selecting The Picture Size

    Setting up your TV Selecting the picture size 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. 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.

  • Page 61: Full

    Setting up your TV Selecting the picture size Full The Full setting is for viewing in the 16:9 (480i, 480p) source programs. If receiving a squeezed 4:3 format program, the picture is stretched horizontally to fill the width of the screen but not stretched vertically.

  • Page 62: Theaterwide 3

    Setting up your TV Selecting the picture size The picture’s top and bottom edges may be hidden*. TheaterWide 3 This setting is for viewing letter box programs with subtitles. (Sample Illustration) Picture size - TheaterWide 3, letter box with subtitles The picture’s top and bottom edges are hidden*.

  • Page 63: Normal

    Setting up your TV Selecting the picture size (Sample Illustration) Picture size - 4:3 Some program formats will display with sidebars and/or bars at the top and bottom. Normal This setting is for viewing VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, and SXGA sources. (Sample Illustration) Picture size - Normal This size is a non-stretched display.

  • Page 64: Scrolling The Theaterwide Tm Picture

    Setting up your TV Using the Auto Aspect feature Scrolling the TheaterWide picture (TheaterWide 2 and 3 only) You can set separate scroll settings for the TheaterWide 2 and TheaterWide 3 modes for each input. To set the scroll settings: In the Picture Menu, highlight Display Settings, and then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 65: Using The 4:3 Stretch

    Setting up your TV Using the FREEZE feature Aspect Ratio of Signal Automatic Aspect Size (automatically selected when Auto Source Aspect is On) 4:3 Normal 4:3 Letter Box TheaterWide 2 16:9 Full Full Not defined (no ID-1 The current picture size you selected, see “Selecting the data or HDMI aspect...

  • Page 66: Adjusting The Picture

    Setting up your TV Adjusting the picture Using the FREEZE function for any purpose other than your private viewing may be prohibited under the Copyright Laws of the United States and other countries, and may subject you to civil and criminal liability.

  • Page 67: Adjusting The Picture Quality

    Setting up your TV Adjusting the picture To select the picture mode using the menu system: Press the MENU button and open the Picture menu. Highlight Picture Mode, and then press the ENTER button. (Sample Image) Picture menu - Mode selection Press the ▲/▼(arrow) buttons to select the picture mode you prefer, and then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 68: Using Closed Captions

    Setting up your TV Using closed captions To reset to the factory defaults: Press the MENU button. Select Picture ► Reset. Press the ENTER button. A confirmation screen appears. Press the ▲/▼ (arrow) buttons to select Yes, and then press ENTER.

  • Page 69: Digital Cc Settings

    Setting up your TV Using closed captions If the program or video you selected is not closed captioned, no captions will display onscreen. To view text, highlight T1, T2, T3, or T4. (Sample Illustration) Captions - text If text is not available in your area, a black rectangle may appear on screen.

  • Page 70: Adjusting The Audio

    Setting up your TV Adjusting the audio Highlight Digital CC Settings, and then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲/▼(arrow) buttons to highlight the characteristic you wish to change, and then press the ◄/►(arrow) buttons to select the format for that characteristic. To save the new settings, highlight Done, and then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 71: Using The Digital Audio Selection

    Setting up your TV Adjusting the audio If you modify items in the Sound menu while Mute is active, Mute is cancelled. Using the Digital Audio Selection You can use the Digital Audio Selection to conveniently switch between audio tracks on a digital channel (for those channels that have multiple audio tracks).

  • Page 72: Adjusting The Audio Quality

    Setting up your TV Adjusting the audio You can typically leave the TV in Stereo mode because it outputs the type of sound being broadcast (stereo or monaural). If the sound is noisy, select Mono to reduce the noise. To listen to an alternate language on an ATSC digital station (if available), highlight the Primary Audio Language field in step 2 above, and then press the ◄/►(arrow) buttons to select the language you prefer.

  • Page 73: Dts Trusurround

    Setting up your TV Adjusting the audio DTS TruSurround™ This technology delivers an immersive virtual surround sound experience over front facing speaker configurations, complete with rich bass, high frequency detail and clear dialog. To turn on DTS TruSurround Press the MENU button and open the Sound menu. Highlight DTS TruSurround field, and then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 74: Selecting The Pin Code

    Setting up your TV Using the input lock feature This feature is available when the TV is tuned to a digital RF channel or an HDMI input with the Dolby Digital signal. ® ® Selecting the PIN code A PIN code is necessary for some menus. The Parental Control and Locks menu is grayed out if no PIN has been set.

  • Page 75: Locking Channels

    Setting up your TV Locking channels Press the ▲/▼(arrow) buttons to select the level of video input locking you prefer (see table below for descriptions), and then press the ENTER button. Mode: Description: Video Locks Video, ColorStream HD, HDMI 1 and HDMI 2. Video+ Locks Video, ColorStream HD, HDMI 1, HDMI 2 and channels 3 and 4.

  • Page 76: Using The Gametimer Tm

    Setting up your TV Locking channels Using the GameTimer You can use the GameTimer to set a time limit for playing a video game (30–120 minutes). When the GameTimer expires, the TV enters Input Lock mode and locks out the input source for the video game device.

  • Page 77: Using The Media Player

    Setting up your TV Using the Media Player Press the ▼(arrow) button to select On. When the control panel is locked and any button on the control panel (except the POWER button) is pressed, the message “NOT AVAILABLE” appears. (Sample Illustration) Locks menu - Panel Lock selection To unlock the control panel, select Off in Step 3 in this section or press and hold the VOLUME (–) button on the TV control panel for approximately 15 seconds until the volume icon appears.

  • Page 78: Auto Start Function

    Connect the USB device to the TV directly. Do not use a USB Hub. You must obtain any required permission from copyright owners to use copyright content. Toshiba cannot and does not grant such permission. Depending on the file size and amount in your USB storage device, it may take some time to load before content is viewable.

  • Page 79: Viewing Photo Files

    Setting up your TV Using the Media Player Press the ◄/►(arrow) buttons to select Yes, and then press the ENTER button. The Media Player menu appears. If you select No, nothing happens. (Sample Image) Media Player - open screen The prompt will disappear after about 10 sec. If Auto Start is set to Off, you can start the Media Player manually.

  • Page 80: Multi View

    Setting up your TV Using the Media Player Multi View This view allows you to search for photos in a grid format. These pictures are displayed using thumbnail data in each image file. (Sample Image) Media Play - photos screen To use multi view: Press the ▲/▼/◄/►(arrow) buttons to move the highlight in one window.

  • Page 81: Playing Music Files

    Setting up your TV Using the Media Player Slide show This view allows you to watch a slide show of the photos. In this mode, only files located in the selected directory will be played. To use slide show: Press the ENTER button in the Single View mode. Press the ◄/►(arrow) buttons to view the previous or next photo.

  • Page 82: Viewing Photo Files And Playing Music Files At The Same Time

    Setting up your TV Using the Media Player Select the desired folder and press the ENTER button to move to the next layer. Press the CH RTN button to move back to the previous layer. With the desired file selected, press the ENTER button or the PLAY button to start playback.

  • Page 83: Sorting Photo Or Music Files

    Setting up your TV Using the Media Player The music list appears. Select a music file and press the ENTER button to start playback. Press CH RTN twice to move back to photo view mode. The music is now playing in the background. Sorting photo or music files From the photos Multi View or from the music list, you can sort your photo or music folders and files.

  • Page 84: Setting The Sleep Timer

    Setting up your TV No Signal Power Down Setting the sleep timer You can set the sleep timer to turn off the TV after a set length of time (maximum of 12 hours). To set the sleep timer using the remote control: Press the SLEEP button on the remote control to set the length of time until the TV turns off.

  • Page 85: Using Hdmi ® Cec

    A warning message will appear 1 minute before the TV turns off. Using HDMI ® This is a new feature that uses CEC technology and allows you to control Toshiba HDMI CEC compatible devices from the TV ® remote via HDMI (see “HDMI®...
  • Page 86 Setting up your TV Using HDMI® CEC (Sample Image) Preferences menu - HDMI CEC Player Control ® Press the ▲/▼(arrow) buttons to select the item you wish to control and press the ENTER button. Item: Description: Power Turns the select device On/Off Root Menu Accesses the root menu of the selected device Contents Menu...

  • Page 87: Other Hdmi ® Cec Functions

    Setting up your TV Using HDMI® CEC MUTE button turns off the sound. To use this function: Set Speaker Preference to Receiver in the HDMI CEC Setup menu. Confirm that a connected HDMI CEC device (such as DVD ® player, etc.) is selected for the Audio Receiver input source. These functions depend on the device connected.

  • Page 88: Using The Hdmi ® Settings Feature

    Setting up your TV Using the HDMI® settings feature Select On, and then press the ENTER button. If you select Enable HDMI CEC Off, the other items will be grayed out. Press the ▲/▼(arrow) buttons to highlight the HDMI ® Setup item you want to use, and press the ENTER button, follow by ▲/▼(arrow) buttons.

  • Page 89: Displaying Tv Status Information

    Setting up your TV Displaying TV status information YUV, Chroma Format). When the HDMI Information is set to Off, the normal banner is displayed. v The signal information banner will appear when this feature is set to On and you watch an HDMI input and press the INFO ®...

  • Page 90: Understanding The Last Mode Memory Feature

    Setting up your TV Understanding the last mode memory feature Detailed description TV-PG 16:9 720p 69-1 ABCD The ABCD Show 05:00pm-06:00pm EST Next ABCD New at 5:00pm 08:00pm-09:00pm (Sample Illustration) Info banner To close the INFO screen, press the INFO button again. Understanding the last mode memory feature If the power is cut off while you are viewing the TV, the Last Mode Memory feature automatically turns on the TV when the power is...

  • Page 91: Chapter 7: Using The Tv's Advanced Features

    Chapter 7 Using the TV’s Advanced Features Using the advanced picture settings ColorMaster™ The ColorMaster™ feature allows you to adjust standard colors. From the Picture menu, highlight Advanced Picture Settings, and then press the ENTER button. Highlight ColorMaster, and then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲/▼(arrow) buttons to select On, and then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 92: Color Temperature

    Using the TV’s Advanced Features Using the advanced picture settings Repeat Steps 3 through 5 to adjust other colors. To reset the adjustments to the factory defaults, select Reset on the screen. Press the ENTER button. Color Temperature You can change the quality of the picture by selecting from three preset Color Temperatures (Cool, Medium, and Warm), as described below.

  • Page 93: Dynalight Tm

    Using the TV’s Advanced Features Using the advanced picture settings DynaLight The DynaLight feature automatically strengthens the black coloring of dark areas in the video according to the level of darkness. From the Picture menu, highlight Advanced Picture Settings, and then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 94 Using the TV’s Advanced Features Using the advanced picture settings From the Picture menu, highlight Advanced Picture Settings, and then press the ENTER button. Highlight Noise Reduction and then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲/▼(arrow) buttons to select MPEG NR and then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 95: Chapter 8: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 8 Troubleshooting General troubleshooting Before calling a service technician, review this chapter or visit the Toshiba technical support Web site at support.toshiba.ca (for L1400UC model) for possible causes/solutions for the problem you are experiencing. Before you begin to troubleshoot any problem, first unplug the TV from the AC wall outlet, wait approximately one minute, and then plug the TV back into the AC wall outlet.

  • Page 96: Picture Problems

    Troubleshooting Picture problems Other problems. If your TV’s problem is not addressed in this Troubleshooting section or the recommended solution has not worked, use the Reset Factory Defaults procedure, see “Resetting Factory Defaults” on page Onscreen Demo Pop-up If your TV is displaying a Demo pop-up screen, reset the Store / Home mode setting to Home.
  • Page 97 Troubleshooting Picture problems Cannot select external video sources or channels 3 or 4. If you cannot view signals from external devices connected to VIDEO, ColorStream HD, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, or from channel 3 or 4, ensure that the Input Lock is set to Off, see “Using the input lock feature”...

  • Page 98: Sound Problems

    Troubleshooting Channel tuning problems Sound problems Check the antenna/cable connections, see “Connecting a VCR, antenna, cable TV, or camcorder” on page The station may be having broadcast difficulties. Try another channel. The sound may be muted. Press the VOL (+) button. If you hear no sound, try setting the MTS feature to Stereo mode, “Selecting stereo/SAP broadcasts”...

  • Page 99: Closed Caption Problems

    The signal reception is non-standard For additional information, see “Using closed captions” on page No HDMI CEC operation ® The HDMI CEC feature is available for Toshiba HDMI ® ® compatible devices. Ensure that HDMI cables with the ( ) Logo are used.

  • Page 100: Media Player Problems

    Confirm that the contents of the USB storage device are in formats that are supported by this TV, see “Using the Media Player” on page If the problem persists after trying the solutions Contact Toshiba at: support.toshiba.ca...

  • Page 101: Appendix A: Specifications

    Appendix A Specifications These models comply with the specifications listed below. Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. These models may not be compatible with features and/or specifications that may be added in the future. Television system NTSC standard ATSC standard 8VSB Digital Cable...

  • Page 102: Power Source

    Specifications Power source Power source 120V AC, 60 Hz Power maximum current 23L1400UC 0.6 A 32L1400UC 0.9 A 40L1400UC 1.1 A 50L1400UC 1.4 A Power consumption 23L1400UC 0.3 W in Standby mode 32L1400UC 0.3 W in Standby mode 40L1400UC 0.3 W in Standby mode 50L1400UC 0.3 W in Standby mode...

  • Page 103: Colorstream Tm (Component Video) Hd Input

    2-channel Linear-PCM/ Dolby Digital; 32/44.1/48kHz ® sampling frequency; 16/20/24 bits per sample HDMI Audio ® Dimensions (with stand) Width 21.5” (545mm) Height 15.3” (387.6mm) 23L1400UC Depth 6.4” (162.7mm) Width 28.9” (734mm) Height 19.3” (489mm) 32L1400UC Depth 7.1” (180mm) Width 36.5” (928mm) Height 23.1”...

  • Page 104: Operating Conditions

    Power cord (available on certain models) The Terms and Conditions of the Limited One (1) Year Warranty on parts and Labour can be found at: For the United States, support.toshiba.com/warranty For Canada, support.toshiba.ca . Click on Televisions,Select Warranty, then Select Standard Warranty &...
  • Page 105 Specifications Acceptable signal formats for HDMI® Format Resolution V. Frequency H. Frequency Pixel Clock Frequency 720p 1280 x 720p 60.000 Hz 45.000 kHz 74.250 MHz 1080i 1920 x 1080i 60.000 Hz 33.750 kHz 74.250 MHz 24.000 Hz 27.000 kHz 74.250 MHz 1080p 1920 x 1080p 60.000 Hz...
  • Page 106 Appendix B Index Auto Aspect using 64 Acceptable signal formats for HDMI® Auto Start function HDMI® signal formats 104 Media Player 78 Additional Safety Precautions Available remote control key functions Installation, Care, and Service HDMI® CEC Player Control menu Choosing a location for your functions LED TV HDMI®...
  • Page 107 Index Cinema Mode Forgotten PIN code Noise Reduction Changing or deleting your PIN MPEG NR code DNR 93 Using parental controls (for USA Color Temperature region) 74 Static Gamma DynaLightTM Dynamic Contrast 92 Favorites browser Component video cables (red/green/blue) Elements of the Channel Browser HDMI®...
  • Page 108 Index Setting pin code 74 4:3 63 Normal 63 TheaterWide 1 61 TheaterWide 2 61 Media Player TheaterWide 3 62 playing music files 81 Pin code Menu Changing 74 navigation 43 Deleting 74 Menu Layout and Navigation Entering PIN code 74 Main menu layout Forgotten 74 Navigating the menu system...
  • Page 109 Menu language 44 Troubleshooting Slide show Closed caption problems 99 Playing music files Contact Toshiba 100 Viewing photo files and playing HDMI® 99 music files at the same time Media player problems 100 Sorting photo or music files 79, 81...
  • Page 110 Index Using the Digital Audio Selection Selecting stereo/SAP broadcasts Adjusting the audio quality DTS TruSurround™ 71 Using the panel lock feature Using the Media Player Using Media Player with a USB device Auto Start function 76 Using the Remote Control Installing batteries Remote control effective range Learning about the remote control...

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