Frequently Asked Questions
Which Toshiba TV products are doing business in Philippines market?
In Philippines market, Toshiba TV is trading 5 TV lines:
- V (Android TV) – 32 (HD) & 43 (FULLHD) inches
- E (Google TV) 4K – 43, 50, 55 & 75 inches
- M (Google TV) 4K QLED – 50, 55,65,75 & 85 inches
- Z (Google) 4k 144Hz QLED – 55 ,65,75& 85 inches
- X (Google) 4k OLED – 65 inches
And will expand the product line in the future
Where are Toshiba TV products manufactured?
All Toshiba TV products are manufactured and imported from Thailand.
How long is the warranty?
All Toshiba TV products are warranted in the following form:
- 24 months warranty from the date of successful warranty activation
- Warranty 36 months from the date of manufacture for products that have not activated the warranty but not exceeding 50 months.
How is Toshiba TV warranty?
Monitor, circuit board does not include case, power cord and stand.
Monitor, circuit board does not include case, power cord and stand.
The remote control is covered with 3 months warranty.
What does the TV Accessories include?
The TV accessory set includes:
- Stand base x 2
- AAA battery x2
- U-clip x 1
- Remote control
- base screws x 4
- U-clamp mounting screw
- User manual
- Power cord
How much is Android TV's ram and storage?
Android TV with memory:
- 1GB RAM
- Rom 8 GB (4.3 GB available)
How much is Google TV's ram and storage?
Google TV has memory:
- 2 GB RAM
- 16 GB ROM (7.3 GB available)
Where can I request warranty information?
Customers can request a warranty claim in two ways:
step 1: call hotline (02)8702-2405
step 2: send request via email: service.ph@toshiba-visual.com
What is Android TV and Google TV?
Android TV and Google TV are two interfaces of Android TV running on Android 11 operating system for TVs
On Google TV, it supports multitasking features such as screen sharing, smart home control, for devices using windows, IOS and homekit operating systems.
What is Chome Cast?
ChromeCast is a smart projection support device that helps transmit images from computers, phones, tablets or online programs to the TV screen to bring users a realistic and vivid visual experience.
Does Toshiba TV have built-in Chrome cast?
Yes, All TV Toshiba V, E, and M series are integrated with Chrome Cast
How many speakers does the speaker system on Toshiba TV products have?
Speaker system on Toshiba TV includes:
- V series and E series have 2.0 . speaker system
- M series with 2.1 . speaker system
- X and Z series with 5.1″ speaker system
FEATURES
Can Toshiba TV connect to wifi?
Yes, Toshiba TV supports 2.4 & 5 Ghz dual band Wifi tuner b, g, n, ac
Does Toshiba TV support bluetooth connection?
Not all TV models with Bluetooth function can connect to Bluetooth audio devices
There are Toshiba TVs that only support bluetooth connection with audio devices such as speakers, sound bars.
Not all TV models with Bluetooth function can connect to Bluetooth audio devices
Phones and tablets can’t connect bluetooth to TV.
Bluetooth mouse and keyboard can be connected to the TV, but the use effect will not be guaranteed
Remote control/Voice control
Can the TV pair with bluetooth and connect the HDMI cable to the speaker at the same time?
Simultaneous connection is possible, but the device will prioritize the HDMI signal first, to use Bluetooth please remove the HDMI cable.
How do I use the Google assistant?
For Android TV we need to pair bluetooth between the remote control and the TV to use google assistant.
For Google TV, we need to connect bluetooth between remote control and TV and log in google account to use google assistant.
How to share screen to TV?
The TV feature will support Android phones version 9.0 and above, the transmission device and the TV must be connected to the same wifi network.
Android TV does not support cast feature for laptops and IOS phones.
Laptop macbook, iphone can use the cast feature on google TV.
Toshiba is not sure all phones can be cast to the TV.
Can the TV play music, photos, movies through the hard drive or USB?
Yes, the TV can play music, pictures and movies via USB
Can I install more apps on my TV?
More apps can be installed on the Google app store
Toshiba is not responsible for the compatibility of the applications
Can I control the TV by voice?
Possibly, all Toshiba TVs have built-in voice control on the remote control. The M series can be controlled directly with the TV without the need for a remote.
Does the Toshiba TV have any featured apps installed?
Toshiba TVs come pre-installed with the TV360 application to help you watch more than 100 free domestic TV channels and more than 50,000 hours of movies.
ERRORS
No sound or picture
+ Check if the power cord is plugged into a powered AC outlet.
+ Check to see if the LED light is on or not. If it is, then the TV is receiving power.
I have connected an external source to my TV and I get no picture and/or sound.
+ Check for the correct output connection on the external source and for the correct input connection on the TV.
+ Make sure you have made the correct selection for the input mode for the incoming signal.
When I turn on my television, there is a few second delay before the picture appears. Is this normal?
+ Yes, this is normal. That is the TV searching for previous setting information and initializing the TV.
Picture is normal, but no sound.
+ Check the volume settings.
+ Check if the TV is muted.
Sound but no picture or black and white picture.
+ If black and white picture first unplug TV from AC outlet and re-plug after 60 seconds.
+ Check that the Color is set to 50 or higher.
+ Try different TV channels.
Sound and picture distorted or appear wavy.
+ An electrical appliance may be affecting TV set. Turn off any appliances, if interference goes away, move appliance farther away from TV.
+ Insert the power plug of the TV set into another power outlet.
Sound and picture is blurry or cuts out momentarily.
+ If using an external antenna, check the direction, position and connection of the antenna.
+ Adjust the direction of your antenna or reset or fine tune the channel.
Remote control does not work.
+ Confirm that TV still has power and is operational.
+ Change the batteries in the remote control.
+ Check if the batteries are correctly installed.
Smart Television with wireless network capability Wi-Fi fail to join a local network.
+ Configure the local wireless router or access point for WPA-PSK security before attempting to connect the TV to the Wi-Fi network.
+ Follow instruction in the User Manual of the television to setup a wireless connection
Horizontal/vertical stripe on picture or picture is shaking.
+ Check if there is interfering source nearby, such as appliance or electric tool.
The plastic cabinet makes a “clicking” type of sound.
+ “Click” sound can be caused when the temperature of the television changes. This change causes the television cabinet to expand or contract, which makes the sound. This is normal and the TV is OK.
TV turns on automatically
+ Check if you have a digital receiver or HD player connected (select Settings – channel and input source – Input to turn off the control features)
+ Check if Cast feature is on, can’t 1 device have started your TV remotely (Settings – System – Cast – select to “”never””)
TV turns off automatically
+ Check timer settings to see if you have a timer4
+ Maybe you’ve been watching TV for too long
I can't use voice control on Google TV
+ Check if you have paired the bluetooth between the remote and the TV
+ Check if you are logged in with your Google account to the TV
+ Check if you are connected to the internet with the TV”””
I can't use voice control with the QLED TV
+ Try to tell the remote first if it works fine use the following question on the remote. Say “”””OK google , Hey google , ok google, hey google”””” when on the display display “”Do you want to direct the command to control the TV”””” select OK and start trying to talk directly to the TV
+ There are 2 sentences to call Google assistant “”””OK google”””” and “”””hey google”””””””
I don't know how to seaching a channel on a Toshiba TV
+ On Android TV we do the following: Select “”””Input”””” – “”””Menu”””” – “”””Settings options”””” – “”””Channel”””” – “”””Channel”””” – “”””Scan Channels “”””
+ On Google TV, we operate as follows Select “”””Input”””” – “”””Menu”””” – “”””Channel”””” – “”””Auto Scan”””””””
Please guide me to pair bluetooth speaker
+ On Google TV, we operate as follows Select “”Settings”” – “”””Remote controls and accessories”””” – “”Pair accessories”””” wait for the TV to detect the name of the device to pair and select pairing
+ On Android TV, do the following: Select “”””Settings”””” – “”””Remote controls and accessories”””” – “”Add accessories””””, wait for the TV to detect the name of the device to pair and choose pairing
+ On Google TV, we operate as follows Select “”Settings”” – “”””Remote controls and accessories”””” – “”Pair accessories”””” wait for the TV to detect the name of the device to pair and select pairing
Note: Not all bluetooth speakers can be paired with the TV.
Why does the TV automatically power on when there is power?
+ The TV will remember the last operating state.
Why can't I watch Analog TV channels?
+ In Philippines, the Analog signal station is no longer active, all televisions are switched to Digital
Why is my screen not fully displayed when connected to a PC or Laptop?
+ Because the picture mode is not correct, please go to fine-tune the picture mode
Why are some channels locked in my channel list?
+ Locked channels are paid TV channels, you need to pay to watch it
How can I find the hotline number of Toshiba TV?
+ You can find the Toshiba TV’s hotline number behind the TV’s remote
+ On the last page of the user manual
+ Via website ph.toshiba-visual.com
Does the Android software on Toshiba TVs update automatically?