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• Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba LCD Colour Television. This manual will help you use the exciting features of your new TV.
• Instructions in this manual are based on using the remote control and not the buttons on the television.
• Please read all safety and operating instructions in this manual carefully, and keep the manual for future reference.

Important Safety Instructions

Be sure to observe the following instructions and precautions to ensure safe use of this TV.

⚠️ Warning: To prevent injury, this apparatus must be securely attached to the floor/wall in accordance with the installation instructions. See page 3.

Installation

1. Always connect the power plug to an appropriate electrical outlet equipped with 220-240V, AC 50Hz. Never use the TV outside the specified voltage range. It may cause a fire or an electric shock.
2. Never insert or remove the power plug with wet hands. This may cause an electric shock.
3. Never place the TV in an unstable location such as on a shaky table, incline or location subject to vibration. The TV may drop or fall off which may cause an injury or damage.
4. Never block or cover the slots and openings in the cabinet.
   • Never place the TV so that it is facing upward or on its side.
   • Never place the TV in a closet, bookcase or other similar area where the ventilation is poor.
   • Never drape a newspaper, tablecloth or curtain on the TV.
   • When installing the TV against a wall, always keep the TV at least 10cm away from the wall.
   • Never place the TV on a soft unstable surface, such as a carpet, or a cushion. The inside of this TV will overheat if the ventilation holes are covered, blocked or sealed, which may result in a fire.
5. Never place the TV near a heater or in direct sunlight. The surface of the cabinet or power cord may melt and result in a fire or an electric shock.
6. Never place the TV in an area exposed to high humidity levels, such as in a bathroom or close to a humidifier. This may cause a fire or an electric shock.
7. Never place the TV next to a stove where it will be exposed to oil, smoke, or steam, or in a location where there is a large quantity of dust. This may cause a fire or an electric shock.
8. Always place the TV on the floor or a sturdy, level, stable surface that can support the weight of the unit. To secure the TV, use a sturdy strap from the base plate backside hook to a wall stud, pillar, or other firm immovable structure. Make sure the strap is tight, secure, and parallel to the floor.

   23HL900A Stand Assembly

   Diagram Description: Shows the TV panel laid face down. A stand base plate (A) is shown, along with screws (B). Step 1 shows the base plate being attached to the TV. Step 2 shows the stand being attached using screws. Step 3 shows the stand base plate being attached to the TV using screws (B x 1). Step 4 shows the stand being attached to the TV using screws (B x 4).

   Visual Aid: Side view shows the TV with a minimum 10cm gap from the wall, secured with a sturdy tie from the base plate hook to a wall stud.

   Visual Aid: Top view shows the base plate backside hook and screw attachment.

   32EL900A/42HL900A/46HL900A Stand Assembly

   Diagram Description: Shows the TV panel laid face down. A stand base plate (A) is shown, along with screws (B). Step 1 shows the base plate being attached to the TV. Step 2 shows the stand being attached using screws. Step 3 shows the stand base plate being attached to the TV using screws (B x 4).

   Visual Aid: Side view shows the TV with a minimum 10cm gap from the wall, secured with a sturdy tie from the base plate hook to a wall stud.

   Visual Aid: Top view shows the base plate backside hook and screw attachment.

   Wall mounting of the TV should only be performed by qualified serving personnel. Use only with the wall bracket specified by the manufacturer.

   Screw types:

   • Panhead Screw: advised (9-10mm metal washer)
   • Roundhead screw: a washer is required (L ≥ 20mm)
   • Flathead screw: can not be used

   The screw type is dependent on the actual mounting surface. The metric thread size is 3.8-4.1mm.

   Place the stand on a stable, level surface and secure the TV set by using a single screw (not supplied) through the fall prevention screw hole.

   Make sure to secure your TV set to a firm and adequately thick surface.

   *Stand style is dependent on model

Connecting an antenna

Optimum reception of colour requires a good signal and will generally mean that an outdoor antenna must be used. The exact type and positioning of the antenna will depend upon your particular area. Your Toshiba dealer or service personnel can best advise you on which antenna to use in your area. Before connecting the antenna cable, turn off all main power switches.

Diagram Description: Shows an outdoor antenna connected via a decoder and media recorder to the TV's back panel. Antenna cable (75 Ω coaxial) is shown. Options for 300 Ω twin-lead feeder with antenna adaptor, or 300 Ω coaxial cable with plug, connecting to 75 Ω antenna terminals are depicted.

Cautions:

• Dispose of batteries in a designated disposal area. Batteries must not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
• Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery disposal.
• Never mix battery types or combine used batteries with new ones.

Notes:

• If the remote control does not operate correctly, or if the operating range becomes reduced, replace both batteries with new ones.
• If the batteries are dead or if you will not use the remote control for a long time, remove the batteries to prevent battery acid from leaking into the battery compartment.

Exploring your new TV

Installing the remote control batteries

Remove the battery cover. Insert two AAA, 1.5V batteries matching the -/+ polarities of the battery to the -/+ marks inside the battery compartment.

Effective range

Diagram Description: Shows a TV screen with a remote control. Arrows indicate a 30° angle left and right, and a 5m distance for effective remote control range.

Models: 23HL900A, 32EL900A/42HL900A/46HL900A

Turning on the TV

Switching on the TV

Connect the power cord to a wall outlet, the power indicator lights in red (standby mode).

Press the button on the remote control or the button on the TV set to turn on the TV.

Switching off the TV

Press the button on the remote control or the button on the TV set to switch to the standby mode.

Notes:

• This TV is not fully disconnected from the main supply, as minute current is consumed even when the TV is turned off. When the TV will not be used for a long period of time, such as during vacation or travel, remove the power plug from the wall outlet.
• If power is cut off while you are viewing the TV, the Last Mode Memory function turns on the TV automatically when power is applied again. If power is going to be off for a long time and you are going to be away from your TV, unplug the power cord to prevent the TV from turning on in your absence.

Initial Installation

Before switching on the television put your decoder and media recorder to Standby if they are connected and ensure the antenna is connected to your television. To set up the television, use the buttons on the remote control as described on page 13.

1. Connect the mains plug and switch the TV on using the side standby switch. Then the initial setup wizard will be displayed. This wizard will appear the first time that the television is switched on and each time the television is reset.
2. Press the OK button to start the wizard.
3. Select your Region by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button, then press OK or ▶ to enter the next step.
4. Select your location by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button, then press OK or ▶ to enter the next step. The location options include Home and Store. You can select either Home or Store mode.
5. Press OK to enter the next step.
6. Press ◀ or ▶ to select Scan, then press OK or ▶ to automatically start searching for all available channels.

Notes:

• Home is recommended for normal home use. Select Store when using a TV for displaying in a shop, etc.
• The searching progress bar will move along the line. You must allow the television to complete the search.

5. You can also skip the initial setup process by selecting Skip Scan.

6. During the setup, you can follow the hints available at the bottom of the screen to return to the previous step by pressing the ◀ button. Or press EXIT to exit or interrupt the search halfway.

7. After the initial setup finishes, press OK to display the channel list.

Setting the programmes

1. Press MENU, use ▲ or ▼ to select SETUP, then press OK to enter.
2. Select Channel Install by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button, then press OK or ▶ to enter the next step. The channel install options include Automatic Search, Analogue Manual Scan and Digital Manual Tune.

Automatic Search: Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Automatic Search and press OK to enter. The options include Digital & Analogue, Digital and Analogue. Use the ◀ or ▶ button to select one, then press OK to start channel scan.

Analogue Manual Scan: Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Analogue Manual Scan, and press OK to enter. Use the ◀ or ▶ button to select your System, then press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Search and press OK to start channel scan. After scanning, select Store Current Channel or Store as New Channel to store selected channels.

Digital Manual Tune: Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Digital Manual Tune, and press OK to enter the next step. Use the ◀ or ▶ button to adjust Start Frequency, then press OK to start channel scan.

3. After searching, the menu will remain on the screen for 10 seconds, then the TV will enter the channel you searched. Press P on the remote control to browse all channels you searched.

4. Press RETURN to go back to the previous menu. Press EXIT to exit.

Selecting programme positions

After you have tuned the TV, you have several ways to navigate through all programmes:

• Press the Number buttons (a channel number has 3 digitals) and you may omit the leading zeroes, which will be appended automatically; (Please note that if you have channels with different frequencies but the same channel number, the TV will always tune to the first channel that has been stored into the channel database. To view the other duplicating channels, you can select the channels by using the buttons.)
• Press P to view the previous and next programme. The channels are arranged in ascending order according to the channel number.
• Press OK when there is no menu on the screen. The Channel List will appear. You can use ▲ or ▼ to choose the programme you want. Then, press OK to show the programme.

Switching between two programme positions

You can switch two programme positions without entering actual position number each time.

1. Select the first programme position you want to view.
2. Select the second programme position with the Number buttons (0-9).
3. Press , the previous channel will be displayed. Each time you press the , the TV will switch back and forth between the two programme positions.

Stereo and Bilingual transmissions

If stereo or dual language broadcasts are transmitted the word Stereo or Dual will appear on the screen each time programme positions are changed, disappearing after a few seconds. If the broadcast is not in stereo the word Mono will appear.

Stereo: Press I/II to select Stereo or Mono.

Bilingual: Bilingual transmissions are rare. If they are transmitted the word Dual will display. Choose the required programme number and if the word Dual appears press I/II to select Dual 1, Dual 2 or Mono.

Time Display

The time display facility allows the current broadcasted time to be seen on the television screen.

Press on the remote control while watching a normal television broadcast to see the time display from the broadcaster. It will remain on screen for about 5 seconds.

Quick Access

Quick Access helps you access some options quickly such as Picture Mode, Picture Size, Media Player and REGZA-LINK. Press the QUICK button to display the Quick Access menu and press ▲ or ▼ to select the option you'd like to change.

Information

The on screen information will give the details of the channel programme currently being viewed.

1. Press i, the information screen will appear giving details of the programme and event currently being viewed.
2. Press i again to close the information screen.

EPG (Electronic Programme Guide)

• Display the Electronic Programme Guide for digital channels by pressing GUIDE, and the TV guide will appear as below.

Diagram Description: A screenshot of the EPG interface showing date, time, channel names, and program details.

• Press ▲ or ▼ to navigate through different channels and use ◀ or ▶ to navigate through different programmes.
• Press the red button to list out the previous day's programmes. Press the green button to list out the next day's programmes.
• Press the yellow button to check detailed information, if available, on a highlighted programme.
• To display the programme filter, press the blue button. Use ▲ or ▼ to select Type.
• Press QUICK to bring up the schedule list menu. The options include: Channel Number: Select the channel you want to watch. Start Date: Set the watching date. Start Time: Set the starting time of watching. Repeat type: Set a repeat type for reminder. Use ▲ or ▼ to select Add and press OK to add the schedule into your schedule list. When the time you set comes, a message will pop up to remind you to switch to the scheduled channel.
• Press 0 to check all your schedule list information. If you want to reedit or delete a schedule, use ▲ or ▼ to select it and press OK to enter. Press the red button to add more schedules.
• When TV is in standby, it will turn on and change to the reserved channel automatically at the time you set up.

Wide

Use this setting when watching a widescreen DVD, widescreen video tape or a 16:9 broadcast (when available). Due to the range of widescreen formats (16:9, 14:9 etc.) black bars may be visible on the top and bottom of the screen.

Diagram Description: Shows a TV screen displaying a widescreen image with black bars at the top and bottom.

4:3 Stretch

Use this setting to view a true 4:3 broadcast.

Diagram Description: Shows a TV screen displaying a standard 4:3 image.

Super Live

This stretches the left and right sides of a normal picture (4:3 aspect ratio) to fill the screen, without making the picture appear unnatural. The top and bottom of the picture are slightly cut off.

Diagram Description: Shows a TV screen where a 4:3 image has been stretched horizontally to fill the width, with slight cropping at the top and bottom.

14:9

This zooms up the wide picture (14:9 aspect ratio) to the upper and lower limits of the screen.

Diagram Description: Shows a TV screen displaying a 14:9 image filling the height, with black bars on the sides.

Subtitle

When subtitles are included on a letterbox format broadcast, this setting will raise the picture to ensure that all the text is displayed.

Diagram Description: Shows a TV screen with subtitles positioned correctly within the image.

Cinema

This zooms up the wide picture (16:9 aspect ratio) to the full screen.

Diagram Description: Shows a TV screen displaying a 16:9 image filling the entire screen.

Picture

Press MENU and select PICTURE by using the ◀ or ▶ button. Press OK to enter the PICTURE menu.

PICTURE Menu Options: Picture Settings, Active Backlight Control, 3D Colour Management, Base Colour Adjustment, DNR, MPEG NR.

Picture Settings: press OK to enter its submenu. The options are as below.

• Picture Mode: selects a suitable picture effect. The options include Standard, Dynamic, Mild, User and Movie.
• Back Light: sets the backlight level.
• Contrast: sets the lightness and darkness values of the picture.
• Brightness: sets the brightness value for the picture.
• Colour: sets the colour value for the picture.
• Tint: sets the tint of the colour.
• Sharpness: sets the sharpness value.
• Black/White Level: sets the black/white level. The options include Off, Low, Middle and High.
• Cinema Mode: turns on or off the cinema mode.
• Colour Temperature: press OK to display its submenu. You can set Medium, Warm, Cool and User.
• Game Mode: turn on or off the game mode. (not available in TV mode.)
• Reset: press OK and confirm OK to restore all picture settings to the default.

Active Backlight Control: enables or disables the active backlight control feature.

3D Colour Management: enables or disables the 3D colour management feature. When set to On, the feature is enabled and the Base Colour Adjustment is available.

Base Colour Adjustment: press OK to enter its submenu. You can make adjustment for individual colours, Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Magenta and Cyan to suit personal preference. Or you can select Reset and press OK to restore all the colour adjustment to the default.

DNR: selects an option from Off, Low, Middle and High.

MPEG NR: selects an option from Off, Low, Middle and High.

Press RETURN to go back to the previous menu. Press EXIT to exit.

Sound

Press MENU and select SOUND by using the ◀ or ▶ button. Press OK to enter the SOUND menu.

SOUND Menu Options: Dual, Bass, Treble, Balance, Base Boost, Surround Sound, Stable Sound, Dynamic Range Control, Digital Audio Output.

• Dual: sets Dual1 or Dual2, if available, for an analogue TV.
• Base: sets the base.
• Treble: sets the treble.
• Balance: sets the balance.
• Bass Boost: when turned on, enhances the depth of the sound.
• Surround Sound: turns on or off the surround sound feature.
• Stable Sound: when turned on, reduces the volume level differences between channels.
• Dynamic Range Control: enables or disables the dynamic range control feature. (Only available in TV and HDMI modes)

Digital Audio Output: press OK to enter its submenu.

• Audio Format: selects an audio format, PCM or Auto. Note: When in HDMI mode, the Audio Format option is grayed out and set to PCM only.
• Audio Delay: sets to Auto or Manual for audio delay.
• Audio Delay Time (ms): sets the audio delay time.

Headphone Setting: this setting is used to set the sound output when headphones are connected. Options include Speaker link and Headphone level.

Media Player

Start Media Player

• Plug in a USB device first.
• To display the Media Player window, press QUICK on the remote control and select Media Player by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button.
• Press OK to continue. The following menu will be displayed automatically.

Media Player Menu: Photo, Music, Video.

Supported file formats: Photo: JPEG; Music: MP3; Video: Detailed information is described on page 28

Notes:

• Some USB compliant devices may not be supported.
• If the USB device is not recognized after power off/on or First Time Installation, first, plug the USB device out and power off/on the TV set. Plug the USB device in again.
• 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.

Viewing Photos

To display photos, if available.

1. Select Photo in Media Player by using the ◀ or ▶ button, then press OK to continue.
2. Press MENU to display the photo menu. The options include: - Sort: Sort folders and photos by modification Date or Name. - Parser: You can select Recursive to display all photos stored in the USB device.
3. Use the ▲/▼/◀/▶ button to select a photo.
4. Select a photo, press OK to watch, and a slide show begins from the selected photo. Press OK to pause the photo if you want to rotate the paused photo. Press MENU to display the options which allow you to play, pause or rotate the photo or select different play modes and displaying effects, etc..
5. Follow the instructions at the bottom of the TV to perform relative functions, then press OK to continue.

Playing Music

To play music, if available.

1. Select Music in Media Player by using the ◀ or ▶ button, then press OK to continue.
2. Press MENU to display the music menu. The options include: - Sort: Sort folders and music by Name, Genre, Artist or Album. - Parser: You can select Recursive to display all music stored in the USB device.
3. Use the ▲/▼/◀/▶ button to select a music.
4. Select a music, press OK to play, and an automatic playback begins from the selected music. Press MENU to display the options which allow you to play or pause the music, select different play modes, etc.. - Show lyrics: This option is available for the music with lyrics. Select it and use the ◀ or ▶ button to turn on/off lyrics synchronized display.

- Audio only: Select it and press OK, you can listen to music with the screen turned off. Any key press will turn on the screen.

5. Follow the instructions at the bottom of the TV to perform relative functions.

Watching Videos

To watch videos, if available.

1. Select Video in Media Player by using the ◀ or ▶ button, then press OK to continue.
2. Press MENU to display the video menu. The options include: - Sort: Sort folders and videos by Type, modification Date or Name. - Parser: You can select Recursive to display all videos stored in the USB device.
3. Use the ▲/▼/◀/▶ button to select a video.
4. Select a video, press OK to watch, and an automatic playback begins from the selected video. Press MENU to display the options which allow you to play or pause the video, select different play modes, picture modes and picture size settings.
5. Follow the instructions at the bottom of the TV to perform relative functions.

To close the Media Player

• Press EXIT on the remote control to close the Media Player.

Connecting an HDMI or a DVI device

The HDMI input on your television receives digital audio and uncompressed digital video from an HDMI source device or uncompressed digital video from a DVI (Digital Visual Interface) source device.

This input is designed to accept HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) programme material in digital form from EIA/CEA-861-D compliant consumer electronic devices (such as a set-top box or DVD player with HDMI or DVI output).

Notes:

• When turning on your electronic components, turn on the TV first, and then the HDMI or DVI device.
• When turning off your electronic components, turn off the HDMI or DVI device first, and then the TV.
• Some early HDMI equipment may not work properly with your latest HDMI TV.
• Supported Audio format: Linear PCM, sampling rate 32/44.1/48kHz.

To Connect an HDMI Device

Connect an HDMI cable (type A connector) to the HDMI terminal.

For proper operation, it is recommended that you use an HDMI cable with the HDMI Logo (HDMI).

Notes:

• If your HDMI connection is capable of 1080p and/or your television is capable of refresh rates greater than 50Hz, you will need a Category 2 cable. Conventional HDMI/DVI cable may not work properly with this mode.
• HDMI cable transfers both video and audio. Separate analogue audio cables are not required (see illustration).
• To view the HDMI device video, press the Input Source button to select HDMI1 or HDMI2.

Diagram Description: Shows the back panel of 23HL900A and 32EL900A/42HL900A/46HL900A TVs with HDMI input sockets labeled.

To Connect a DVI Device

Connect an HDMI-to-DVI adaptor cable (HDMI type A connector) to the HDMI terminal.

Notes:

• The recommended HDMI-to-DVI adaptor cable length is 6.6 ft (2m).
• An HDMI-to-DVI adaptor cable transfers video only.

Diagram Description: Shows the back panel of 23HL900A and 32EL900A/42HL900A/46HL900A TVs with an HDMI to DVI adapter cable connected to the HDMI input sockets.

REGZA-LINK Connections

Note: The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

The basic functions of connected audio/video equipment can be controlled using the television's remote control if a REGZA-LINK compatible device is connected.

Diagram Description: Shows the back of 23HL900A and 32EL900A/42HL900A/46HL900A TVs with playback equipment and AV amplifier connected via HDMI for REGZA-LINK functionality.

Connecting a Computer

To Connect a Computer

With either an RGB/PC or an HDMI connection, you can watch your computer's display on the television.

When connecting a PC to the PC input on television, use an analogue RGB (15-pin) computer cable.

Diagram Description: Shows a PC connected to the RGB/PC input on the TV using a VGA cable.

To use a PC, set the monitor output resolution on the PC before connecting it to the television. To display the optimum picture, use the PC setting feature.

Notes:

• Some PC models cannot be connected to this television. An adaptor is not needed for computers with a compatible mini D-sub 15-pin terminal.
• Depending on the DVD's title and the specifications of the PC on which you are playing the DVD-Video, some scenes may be skipped or you may not be able to pause during multiangle scenes.

Connecting a USB Device

Notes:

• You can connect a USB device to your TV by using the USB port of the TV. This feature allows you to display/play music, photo or video files stored in a USB device.
• It is possible that certain types of USB devices (e.g. MP3 players) may not be compatible with this TV.
• You may back up your files before making any connections to the TV set in order to avoid any possible data loss. Note that manufacturer will not be responsible for any file damage or data loss.
• Do not pull out the USB device while playing a file.

CAUTION: Quickly plugging and unplugging USB devices is a very hazardous operation. Especially, do not repeatedly quickly plug and unplug the devices. This may cause physical damage to the TV and especially the USB device itself.

USB Device Connection

Plug your USB device to the USB port of the TV.

Diagram Description: Shows a USB device being plugged into the TV's USB port.

Troubleshooting

Before calling a service technician, please check the following table for a possible cause of the symptom and some solution.

Symptom and solution

• Why is there no sound or picture? Check that the television is on and that all connections are made properly.
• Why doesn't the video/DVD being played show on-screen? Make sure the VCR or DVD player is connected to the television, then select the correct input by pressing Input Source.
• Why is there a good picture but no sound? Check all cable connections and that the volume has not been turned down or that the sound has not been muted.
• Why doesn't the remote control work? Check that the batteries aren't dead or inserted incorrectly.
• Why are there problems with text? Good performance of the text depends on a strong broadcast signal. If the text is unreadable or garbled, check the antenna, satellite or cable connection. Go to the main index page of the text service and look for the User Guide. This will explain the basic operation of text in some detail.
• Why don't the devices connected via HDMI operate properly? Make sure to use cables with the HDMI logo. Some early HDMI equipment may not work properly with the latest HDMI TV products, due to adoption of new standards.
• Why is the VCR/DVD picture in black and white? Check the correct input has been AV or COMPONENT.
• Why did TV turn off by itself? After roughly 15 minutes without any input video signal in TV mode, the TV will turn off to save power.
• Why are the four coloured text numbers visible but no text? Text has been selected while viewing an external source. No text will appear on screen or a box may appear stating no information is available. Select a broadcasting channel and press TEXT to access.