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RL83* Digital Series EUROPEAN UNION ECOLABEL Awarded to goods or services which meet the environmental requirements of the EU ecolabelling scheme...
Contents Stereo and Bilingual transmissions .........20 Sound controls .................21 Volume controls and mute sound ........21 INSTALLING YOUR TV Dual .....................21 Safety Precautions ................4 Balance, Bass and Treble .............21 Installation and important information ........5 Surround Settings ..............21 The remote control ................6 Dolby Volume®...
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Energy Saving Settings ..............53 REGZA-LINK system standby ..........65 Automatic Power Down ............53 REGZA-LINK system audio control ........65 No Signal Power Down ............53 Toshiba PC compatible with REGZA-LINK ....65 Digital on-screen information and Programme Guide ..53 TEXT SERVICES Information ................53 Text services ..................66 Guide ..................54...
INSTALLING YOUR TV Safety Precautions be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment. This equipment has been designed and DO NOT REMOVE ANY FIXED COVERS AS THIS WILL manufactured to meet international safety standards EXPOSE DANGEROUS AND ‘LIVE’ PARTS. but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken to obtain the best results and for safety to be assured.
Any loss or damage caused directly as a result of misuse or malfunction of the product when used simultaneously with associated equipment; Furthermore, under no circumstances shall Toshiba be liable for any consequential loss and/or damage including but not limited to the following: loss of profit, interruption of business, the loss of recorded data whether caused during normal operation or misuse of the product.
INSTALLING YOUR TV The remote control 18 To exit menus To page up, down, left or right Simple at-a-glance reference of your remote control. 20 When using menus, the arrows move the cursor on the screen up, down, left or right. Press OK to confirm your selection 21 On-screen Menus 22 To return to previous Menu 23 Colour buttons: Text and interactive service control buttons...
CONNECTING YOUR TV Connecting external equipment Before connecting any external equipment, turn off all main power switches. If there is no switch, remove the mains plug from the wall socket. ILLUSTRATION SHOWS 42RL833. HDMI 4 INPUT HEADPHONE jack Power cord FIXING STRAP VIDEO INPUT (EXT 3) COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT...
CONNECTING YOUR TV Connecting an HDMI® or DVI To connect a DVI device device to the HDMI input Connect an HDMI-to-DVI adaptor cable (HDMI type A connector) to the HDMI 3 terminal and audio cables to the PC/ The HDMI input on your television receives digital HDMI 3 (AUDIO) socket (see illustration).
HDMI standard. • This function is available when one PC and one AV amplifier • This feature is limited to models incorporating Toshiba’s are connected separately. However, it may not operate REGZA-LINK. However, Toshiba is not liable for those properly if the PC is connected via the AV amplifier.
CONNECTING YOUR TV Connecting a computer • Some PC models may output unique signals that the television may be unable to detect (see page 73). With either an RGB/PC or an HDMI connection, you can watch your computer’s display on the To connect a PC to the HDMI terminal television and hear the sound from the television’s When connecting a PC to the HDMI terminal on the television,...
To connect the TV to a home network with an internet connection - Wireless The LAN port allows your Toshiba TV to connect to Please refer to “Wireless Setup” section on page 32. your home network. You can use this revolutionary...
NOTE: Putting the television into standby mode will reduce energy consumption, but will still draw some power. The USB socket has to be used with the “TOSHIBA Dual Band WLAN Adaptor WLM-10U2” in order to access a wireless network. You must use the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN device to ensure Using the remote control correct operation of this feature.
SETTING UP YOUR TV Startup Application Press OK, and the AutoView screen will appear, press to select Yes or No. Before switching on the television, put your decoder and media recorder, if applicable, to AutoView AutoView mode automatically adjusts picture settings Standby.
SETTING UP YOUR TV With the exception of DTV Scan Type and DTV Modulation to move through the list to select a items, all of the following items will have 2 operating modes. channel, and then press OK to view. The first is Auto where the values for each item are preset by the system.
SETTING UP YOUR TV ATV Manual Tuning Auto Tuning NOTE: As new services are broadcast, it will be necessary to re-tune the television in order to view them. Tuning Auto Tuning will completely re-tune the television and can be The television can be tuned-in manually using ATV Manual used to update the channel list.
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SETTING UP YOUR TV Press MENU and use to select the SETUP Each signal will show on the television. If it is not your menu. Press to highlight ATV Manual Tuning and media recorder, press again to restart the press OK to select. search.
SETTING UP YOUR TV Skip Sorting positions To prevent certain channels from being viewed, positions can be Channels may be moved and saved to the position of your skipped. choice. Select ATV Manual Tuning from the SETUP menu. Select ATV Manual Tuning from the SETUP menu. to highlight the position to be skipped With the list of channels showing, use and press OK to select.
SETTING UP YOUR TV DTV Manual Tuning DTV Settings NOTE: This feature varies depending on the Ant/Cable In setting. Channels The channel order may be changed to suit your personal Manual Tuning preference. This feature is available for service engineers or can be used for Select DTV Settings from the SETUP menu and press direct channel entry if the multiplex channel is known.
SETTING UP YOUR TV Move — Press the GREEN button to activate the DVB Character Set Move feature. Use the buttons to select the This feature allows you to manually select the character set channel you wish to move and press OK to check. (Standard = Table 0, West = Table 5 or Latin alphabet 9) to be If you wish to move multiple channels at once, select used for DVB-C or DVB-T channels.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES General controls Selecting positions To select a position, use the numbered buttons on the remote control. Quick Menu Positions can also be selected using P and P Quick Menu helps you access some options quickly, such as To display on-screen information such as position, input Picture Mode, Picture Size, More Information, Sleep Timer mode or stereo/mono signal, press...
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Sound controls Surround Settings Stereo Extension and Voice Enhancement help to create an enhanced surround sound experience. Your TV’s audio will sound Volume controls and mute sound fuller, richer, and wider. Volume In the SOUND menu, press to highlight Advanced Press to adjust the volume.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Audio Level Offset Audio Description Sometimes there can be large changes in volume when Audio Description is an additional narrative sound track for switching from a DTV 5.1ch to a DTV 2ch, an ATV channel, or an visually impaired individuals to understand and enjoy the story external input.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Widescreen viewing Depending on the type of broadcast being transmitted, programmes can be viewed in a number of formats. Use this setting when watching a widescreen DVD, widescreen video tape or a 16:9 broadcast (when available). Due to the range of WIDE widescreen formats (16:9, 14:9, 20:9 etc.) black bars may be visible on the...
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES This setting will show the picture NATIVE without overscan, i.e. WYSIWYG. This setting will show the picture without overscan, i.e. WYSIWYG. PC NORMAL This option is only available when watching a PC signal source via HDMI or PC terminal. This setting will show the picture without overscan or side panels.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Picture controls Picture preferences You can customize current picture mode settings as desired. For Most of the picture controls and functions are example, while selecting “Dynamic”, if you change the following available in both digital and analogue modes. items, such as Backlight, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Tint, PLEASE NOTE: Features not available will be greyed Sharpness and the Advanced Picture Settings items, your...
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Base Colour Adjustment Auto Brightness Sensor Settings The Base Colour Adjustment feature allows the adjustment of When the Auto Brightness Sensor is activated, it will individual colours to suit personal preference. This can be useful automatically optimise the backlighting levels to suit ambient when using an external source.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Active Backlight Control DNR – Digital Noise Reduction When Active Backlight Control is activated, it will DNR allows you to ‘soften’ the screen representation of a weak automatically optimize the backlighting levels for dark scenes. signal to reduce the noise effect. In the Advanced Picture Settings menu, press Select DNR from the Noise Reduction menu.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES White Balance-Window Display Resetting the advanced picture settings This feature displays a special Window Pattern to be used This feature allows you to reset the current Advanced Picture when adjusting white balance with a measuring device. Settings to the default values. In the Expert Picture Settings menu, press In the Advanced Picture Settings menu, press select White Balance, and then press OK.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES White Balance-Copy to All Inputs Automatic Format (Widescreen) This feature copies White Balance on the current input to all When this television receives a true Widescreen picture and Auto other inputs that are set to the same picture mode. Individual format is On, it will automatically be displayed in Widescreen settings that are not allowed for a specific input will not be format irrespective of the television’s previous setting.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Picture Position Blue Screen The picture position may be adjusted to suit personal preference When Blue Screen is selected, the screen will turn blue and the and can be particularly useful for external inputs. sound will be muted on analogue channels and external input modes when no signal is received.
Institute of Electrical and Austria Iceland Electronics Engineers. • The TOSHIBA Dual Band WLAN Adaptor is intended for use Belgium Liechtenstein with the RL83 series LCD TV’s and should not be used with...
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Setting up the Network Easy Setup using PBC (Push Button Configuration) In the PREFERENCES menu, highlight Network You can select the Network Type. Setup and press OK. In the PREFERENCES menu, highlight Network Press to highlight Wireless Setup, and press Setup and press OK.
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES To cancel searching for the AP: Input the Network Name by using the Software Press RETURN while searching for the AP. A message Keyboard (see page 36). To save your setting, press the will appear; then, press C or c to select Yes and press BLUE button.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Wireless Information NOTE: Even if an AP for IEEE 802.11n is used when Encryption is set to WEP or TKIP, the Speed value might be low. It is The settings configured in Wireless Setup can be confirmed. recommended that Encryption be changed to AES (see “Manual Setup”...
CONTROLS AND FEATURES DNS Setup Highlight Auto Setup, and then press to select NOTE: When the DHCP function of the router connected to this TV is Off, set Auto Setup to Off, and manually set the DNS IP Address Setup address(es).
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Using the software keyboard MAC Address You can view the fixed MAC address for the TV and for the Dual You can enter text by using the Software Keyboard. Band WLAN Adaptor, if one is installed. The Software Keyboard window will appear when In the PREFERENCES menu, highlight Network you press on a field that accepts character input.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Setting up the Media Renderer Change the password by using the Software Keyboard (see page 36), and then press the BLUE feature button. Terminology: NOTE: The Web Password can be up to 15 characters long. DMS: DLNA CERTIFIED™ Server DMR: DLNA CERTIFIED™...
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Web Password Setup Maximum Volume Setup This setup determines the password that is necessary for the This feature allows you to set the maximum volume of the TV DMC to access built-in web pages on the DMR. when it receives volume operation commands from a DMC.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Using YouTube™ Using the Function Menu The Function Menu provides easy access to functions that are YouTube is a video-sharing service managed by commonly used. YouTube, LLC. This TV allows you to view YouTube content. Press the BLUE button while displaying YouTube. NOTE: The Function menu window will appear.
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES To use the Drag Mode: If you select Advanced Settings: Press to select Pointer: ON, and press OK. Press to select the setting items, and press OK. A check will appear in the box. To remove the check, press OK again. Press the BLUE button.
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES Item Settings Security When jumping from a protected page to an unprotected page, the message is displayed when the check is applied to Notify of secure/non-secure page changes. Apply the check to select SSL version from SSL Version to use (SSL2.0, SSL3.0, TSL1.0).
You must obtain any required permission from press OK. copyright owners to download or use copyrighted NOTE: If Auto Start is set to Off, you can start the Media content. TOSHIBA cannot and does not grant such Player manually. permission.
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES Manual Start: To select a file in the list of contents: Insert USB device into the USB socket on the left side Press to select a file or folder. of the TV. Press OK to move to the next layer, or press RETURN In the APPLICATIONS menu, select Media Player, to return to the previous layer.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Viewing photo files (on a DLNA Press to view the next photo. Press to view the CERTIFIED™ Server or USB device) previous photo. There are three types of viewing modes. Press to rotate the image 90° clockwise. Press rotate the image 90°...
CONTROLS AND FEATURES To sort the folders and files Viewing movie files (on a DLNA CERTIFIED™ Server or USB device) Press QUICK to open the Quick Menu from Multi View mode. You can select movies from a list of available files. Movie list example Press to select Sort.
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES During playback: To sort the folders and files • Press to pause. Press QUICK to open the Quick Menu in list mode. You can move to the desired replay position by pressing during PAUSE (DMS only). Press to select Sort.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES To set the repeat mode: Playing music files (on a DLNA CERTIFIED™ Server or USB device) Press QUICK to open the Quick Menu. You can listen to music from a list of available files. Press to select Off, All or 1. Music list example Mode Description...
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES To display the device information Press QUICK to open the Quick Menu in list mode. Press to select Device Information. NOTE: When the music files on the USB device are used, or the TV is used as a DMR, this feature is not available. To display the file status information Press during playback.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Using the Photo Frame feature Press to select Start, and then press OK to open Photo Frame. You can use the TV screen as a digital photo frame. One image (pre-installed or user-installed) can be displayed. Date info can also be superimposed, if desired.
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES Settings B b C c Press to select the photo you want to copy from the USB storage device or DLNA CERTIFIED™ Press to select Settings, and then press OK. server to the TV’s flash memory, and then press OK. Press to select Clock, Position or Auto Power Photo Select...
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Other features The timers Panel Lock Programme Timers – digital only Panel Lock disables the buttons on the television. All buttons on This feature will set the television to go to a specific channel at a the remote control can still be used. certain time.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES On Timer Sleep Timer The feature allows you to set the television to turn on The television can be set to turn itself Off after a certain length of automatically to a preset channel at a certain time of day or after time.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Energy Saving Settings Digital on-screen information and Programme Guide Automatic Power Down When viewing in digital mode, the on-screen information and programme guide provide access The TV will automatically turn itself off (standby) after 4 hours, if you do not operate the TV either from the remote control or the to programme details for all available channels.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES To display More Information Guide Press QUICK to open the Quick Menu. Select the on-screen guide by pressing GUIDE, and the guide screen will appear highlighting details of Press to highlight More Information and press OK. the channel and programme currently being viewed. This may take a few moments to appear.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Digital settings – parental control Genre selection/searching From the guide screen, you can use the genre selection and In order to prevent viewing of unsuitable films and search features. programmes, channels and menus can be locked in digital mode. These can then only be accessed Press the QUICK button from the guide screen.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Digital settings – Channel Parental Setup Options The Parental Control feature allows you to block programmes according to their rating levels. If a PIN has been set, you will need to enter it before adjusting the level. Selecting favorite channels In the DTV Settings menu, press to select Parental...
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Digital settings – other settings Skip channels This feature allows you to set channels that will be skipped when or P are used to tune. Subtitles Select the channel you want to skip in your channel In digital mode, this feature will show subtitles on the screen in list.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Software Upgrade and Licences Common Interface The Common Interface Slot, situated on the side of the television, enables the insertion of a CAM (Conditional Access Module) and Auto Upgrade card. These are purchased from a service provider and allow additional subscription broadcasts to be viewed.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES System Information and Reset TV Network Upgrade TOSHIBA may offer upgrades for the TV’s software in the future. The TV’s software is upgraded via the Network. System Information Before downloading software; This feature can be used to check the version of software Configure your TV to connect to the Internet.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES PC Settings Sampling Clock Adjusting the Sampling Clock alters the number of pulses per scan, this will clear vertical lines on the screen. Horizontal and Vertical Position In the Display Settings menu, press until PC Connect the PC (as shown in the ‘Connecting a computer’ Settings is highlighted.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Input selection and AV External input skip connections This feature is designed to make input selection more convenient by allowing you to skip unused inputs. See page 7 for a detailed image showing In the PREFERENCES menu, press to highlight AV recommended connections.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Labeling video input sources PC Audio These input labels are shown in the input selector. You can label In order to receive sound from a connected PC, plug the audio video inputs according to the devices you have connected to the cable into the back of the television (as shown in the ‘Connecting a computer’...
CONTROLS AND FEATURES HDMI Settings Digital Audio Output Some early HDMI equipment may not work properly with your When connecting a surround sound amplifier to the digital audio HDMI TV. Please try setting the Enable Content Type and output (Sony/Philips Digital Interface Format [S/PDIF]), the INSTAPORT™...
When Amplifier Control is set to On, it allows the “Speaker This is a new feature that uses CEC technology and Preference” feature to become available. allows you to control Toshiba REGZA-LINK compatible devices from the television remote In the REGZA-LINK Setup menu, press to highlight control via HDMI connection (page 9).
TV Speakers. • This feature may not work if the AV amplifier is operated. See page 6 for details on available remote control key Toshiba PC compatible with REGZA-LINK functions. This feature automatically adjusts the suitable widescreen...
LIST will save your four favorite pages. For further information on your particular text system(s), see the broadcast text index page or, consult your local Toshiba Selecting modes dealer. The text character set will be automatically chosen by the language setting in the SETUP menu.
TEXT SERVICES Control buttons Below is a guide to the functions of the remote control text buttons. k To display the index/initial page: Press to access the index/initial page. The one displayed is dependant on the broadcaster. TEXT To display a page of text: Press TEXT to display text.
PROBLEM SOLVING Questions and Answers What else can cause a poor picture? Below are the answers to some of the most Interference or a weak signal. Try a different common queries. television station. Manual Fine Tuning may help. Why is there no sound or picture? Select the ATV Manual Tuning menu.
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If the text is unreadable or garbled, check the aerial. Go to the main index page of the text service Make sure the TOSHIBA Dual Band WLAN Adaptor is and look for the User Guide. This will explain the basic used (see page 11).
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PROBLEM SOLVING Why doesn’t the Media Player feature operate? Make sure that devices are connected correctly. Incorrect behavior may occur with a USB Hub connection. Check your network setup if using DLNA CERTIFIED™ Server. What do the LEDs on the front of the television indicate? Check the table below.
INFORMATION License Information • This product achieved the European Eco label • DLNA®, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED™ are trademarks, award issued by the European Commission. service marks, or certification marks of the Digital Living You can get more information in following link: Network Alliance.
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INFORMATION Cleaning the screen and cabinet… Turn off the power, clean the screen and cabinet with a soft, dry cloth. We recommend that you do not use any proprietary polishes or solvents on the screen or cabinet as this may cause damage. Disposal…...
INFORMATION Information Before connecting any external equipment, turn off all main power switches. If there is no switch, remove the mains plug from the wall socket. Signal information for Mini D-sub 15 pin connector Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal name Pin No.
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INFORMATION Acceptable video or PC signals through the HDMI terminals The HDMI inputs on this TV only accept VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, and SXGA signal formats which are compliant with VESA as shown in the table below. Since some PCs and HDMI or DVI devices input signals which are different from the resolution and frequency described in the table below, the following phenomenon may occur;...
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INFORMATION Media Player Supported Format Photo Media Format Extension JPEG .jpg, .jpeg <USB> <DLNA> Data compatibility: JPEG Exif ver 2.2 Data compatibility: JPEG EXIF Ver.1.x or later, JFIF 1.02a Maximum viewable resolution: Maximum photo resolution: 4096 x 4096 4096 x 4096 (HW decode) Maximum photo size: 6 MB 16384 x 16384 (SW decode) Maximum number of files: 2000 / folder...
See page 5. Digital Audio Output (S/PDIF) Optical • Tool set LAN port RJ-45 Optional accessories TOSHIBA Dual Band WLAN Adaptor USB port Media Player WLM-10U2 Interface version: USB 2.0 USB class: Mass Storage File system: FAT12, FAT16 and FAT32 Wireless LAN adaptor ready for a home network, IEEE802.11a/b/g/n...