Introduction Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba TV. This manual will help you use the many exciting features of your new TV. Before operating the TV, please read this manual completely, and keep it nearby for future reference.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with a dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
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If these sounds become frequent or continuous, unplug the power cord Grounding conductors and contact a Toshiba Authorized Service Center. (NEC Section 810-21) 34) Possible Adverse Effects on TV Picture Display: If a fixed (non-moving) pattern or image remains on the TV...
SAFETY PRECAUTION/ WARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Introduction Precautions Notes on handling When shipping the unit, the original shipping carton and packing materials come in handy. For maximum protection, repack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory. Do not use volatile liquids, such as insect spray, near the unit.
Introduction Notes and Information On handling discs Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Playback side Do not attach paper or tape to discs. On cleaning discs Fingerprints and dust on the disc cause picture and sound deterioration. Wipe the disc from the center outwards with a soft cloth.
Because of problems and errors that can occur during the creation of DVD and CD Software and/or the HO97949 manufacture of DVD and CD discs, Toshiba cannot COOLPIX P2 assure that the DVD player contained in this television FinePix A345...
Introduction Identification of controls See the page in for details. Front panel Cassette Loading slot CHANNEL ▲/▼ buttons REC/OTR button *S-VIDEO IN (LINE IN 2) jack *AUDIO (L/R)/VIDEO IN (LINE IN 2) jacks REW(Rewind) button STOP/EJECT button PLAY button FF(Fast Forward) button POWER indicator REC/OTR indicator Please open the door on the front panel to access the *S-VIDEO/AUDIO (L/R)/VIDEO IN ( LINE IN 2) jacks.
Remote control The instructions in this manual describe the function on the remote control. See the page in DVD button TV/VCR button Direct channel Selection buttons (0-9) Number buttons (0-9) DISPLAY button button buttons ZERO RETURN button SUBTITLE button INPUT button ZOOM button TRK - button PLAY MODE button...
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Introduction Identification of controls (Continued) Inserting batteries Open the battery compart- ment cover in the direction of the arrow. Caution: Never throw batteries into a fire. Notes: • Be sure to use AAA size batteries. • Dispose of batteries in a designated disposal area. •...
Connections Antenna connections If you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna, follow the instructions below that correspond to your antenna system. If you are using a cable TV service (CABLE), see page Combination VHF/UHF antenna (Single 75 ohm cable or 300 ohm twin-lead wire) Antenna jack 75 ohm coaxial cable...
Connections Cable TV connections This unit has an extended tuning range and can tune most cable channels without using a cable TV converter box. Some cable companies offer “premium pay channels” in which the signal is scrambled. Descrambling these signals for normal viewing requires the use of a descrambler device which is generally provided by the cable TV company.
Connecting to optional equipment Before connecting the unit to other equipment, be sure to turn off the power and unplug all of the equipment from the wall outlet before making any connections. You can enjoy the camcorder or high quality dynamic sounds of DVD video discs or audio CDs by connecting the unit to optional audio equipment.
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Connections Connecting to optional equipment (Continued) Connecting an HDMI™ device to the HDMI input The HDMI input on your unit receives digital audio and uncompressed digital video from an HDMI device or uncompressed digital video from a DVI device. This input is designed to accept HDCP electronic devices (such as a set-top box or DVD player with HDMI or DVI output.) The HDMI input is designed for best performance with high definition video signals.
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You can enjoy high quality dynamic sounds by connecting the unit to optional audio equipment. Connecting to an amplifier equipped with a Dolby Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is the surround sound technology used in theaters showing the latest movies, and is now available to repro- duce this realistic effect in the home.
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Connections Connecting to optional equipment (Continued) Connecting to an amplifier equipped with a MPEG audio decoder MPEG2 sound You can enjoy motion picture and live concert DVD video discs with dynamic realistic sound by connecting an amplifier equipped with an MPEG2 audio decoder or MPEG2 audio processor. Amplifier equipped with an MPEG2 audio decoder To COAXIAL...
Connecting to a USB Storage Device This unit can be used to read JPEG, WMA, MP3 and DivX accepts USB Mass Storage Class. For devices that are compatible with the unit’s USB port, please refer to page Note: Some USB storage device or USB cable may not be able to connect to the USB port of the TV because the shape of the USB connector is not compatible with the USB port of the TV.
Basic setup Starting setup The STARTING SETUP function makes installing your unit easily. It leads you the Language selection, TV/CABLE selection and auto channel memory automatically. IMPORTANT: Make sure that the antenna or cable TV system connection is made! Starting setup Press POWER.
Clock setting The auto clock function will automatically set the built-in clock (Month, Day, Year and Time) when the unit is connected to an antenna or cable system and it is turned off. As the unit searches for a receivable station in your area and it receives a broadcast signal for auto clock, the auto clock needs several minutes to set itself.
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Basic setup Clock setting (Continued) To set standard time In the rare event that you live within broadcast range of two stations in two different time zones, the unit may recognize the wrong station for the auto clock set. To correct the situation: Press MENU in the TV mode, then press to select TV SETUP T V S E T U P...
Clock setting (Continued) / Setting the language Manual Clock setting You must set the date and time manually for timer recordings, ON/OFF timer. EXAMPLE: Setting the clock to “8:30 AM”, 28th. (SAT) October, 2006. Press MENU in the TV mode, then press to select TV SETUP menu.
Basic setup TV/VCR operation status TV/VCR operation status While watching TV Press DISPLAY to display the information on the screen. To cancel the display, press DISPLAY again. When the TV receives a digital signal, press once, the digital information will appear. Program name Channel number...
TV operation TV operation To turn on the unit, press POWER. The Power indicator will light. • Every time you turn on the TV, the unit starts from TV mode. When you use TV after DVD operation, press TV/VCR. Adjust the volume level by pressing VOL The volume level will be indicated on the screen by green bars.
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TV operation TV operation (Continued) TV operation ■ CHANNEL UP/DOWN Press and release . The channel auto- matically stops at the next channel set into memory. For proper operation, before selecting channels, they should be set into the memory. See “To memorize channels”...
To memorize channels This unit is equipped with a channel memory feature which allows channels to skip up or down to the next channel set into memory, skipping over unwanted channels. Before selecting channels, they must be programmed into the unit’s memory. To use this unit with an antenna, set the TV/CABLE selection to the TV position.
TV operation Closed captions WHAT IS CLOSED CAPTIONING? This television has the capability to decode and display closed captioned television programs. Closed captioning will display text on the screen for hearing impaired viewers or it will translate and display text in another language. Closed captions Captions: This closed caption mode will display text on the screen in English or another language (depending on the setting of the closed captions CH 1/2).
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Using the closed caption feature Press MENU in the TV mode, then press to select TV SETUP menu. T V S E T U P L A N G U A G E C L O C K S E T A U TO C L O C K S TA N D A R D T I M E D AY L I G H T...
TV operation Programming your favorite channels You can preset up to 12 of your favorite channels using the Favorite Channel Programming feature. Because this feature scans through only your favorite channels, it allows you to skip other channels you do not normally watch.
Labeling channels/Labeling the video input sources Channel labels appear above the channel number display each time you watch the TV, select a channel, or press DISPLAY. You can choose any four characters to identify a channel. The video label feature allows you to label each input source for your Labeling channels Select a channel you want to label.
TV operation Setting the V-Chip An age limitation can be set to forbid children to watch programs according to “TV RATING” and “MOVIE RATING” level set. To use the V-Chip function, you must register a password. Notes: • If you forget the password, you cannot set the V-Chip. •...
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To set the V-Chip In the LOCKS menu, press “V-CHIP SET”, then press L O C K S V- C H I P V- C H I P S E T V- C H I P S E T ( D T V ) F R O N T PA N E L L O C K N E W PA S S W O R D : S E L E C T...
TV operation Using the front panel lock feature You can lock the front panel buttons to prevent your settings from being changed accidentally (by children, for example). When the front panel lock is in ON, all control buttons on the unit’s front panel (except POWER) do not operate.
To set the on timer This feature allows you to have the unit automatically turn on at a predetermined time. If you program the ON TIMER once, the unit will turn on the programmed day (once/daily) at the same time to the same channel. To set the on timer EXAMPLE: Turning on the TV to channel 12 at 7:00 AM, DAILY.
TV operation To set the off timer This feature allows you to have the unit turn off automatically at a predetermined time. If you program the OFF TIMER once, the unit will automatically turn off at the same time everyday. To set the off timer EXAMPLE: Turning off the TV at 11:30 PM.
Picture control adjustment/ Adjusting the picture preference Picture controls are factory preset but you can adjust them individually as follows: And also you can select four picture modes—Standard, Sports, Movie, and Memory—as described in the following table: Picture control adjustment Press MENU in the TV mode, then press to select PICTURE menu.
TV operation Using the CableClear Selecting the color temperature ® CableClear reduces visible interference in your TV picture. This is useful when receiving a broadcast with a weak signal (especially a Cable channel) or playing a video cassette or disc damaged by repeated use. Change the picture quality by selecting from three preset color temperatures—...
Selecting the display format/ Selecting the Scan Velocity Modulation (SVM) Display format feature converts a 480p input signal to 540p or 1080i. The SVM feature enhances picture contrast and sharpness. This feature has three modes: HIGH, LOW and OFF. Selecting the display format Press MENU in the TV mode, then press to select PICTURE menu.
TV operation Resetting your picture adjustments/ Selecting the picture size Resetting your picture adjustments Press MENU in the TV mode, then press to select PICTURE menu. P I C T U R E M O D E B R I G H T N E S S C O N T R A S T C O L O R T I N T...
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You can view 480i and 480p format programs in a variety of picture sizes—Natural, TheaterWide 1, TheaterWide 2, TheaterWide 3, and Full. The way the image displays in any of the picture sizes will vary depending on the format of the program you are viewing.
TV operation Picture scroll/Selecting the cinema mode Picture scroll Press PIC SIZE to select the TheaterWide 2 or 3 mode. Press MENU in the TV mode, then press to select TV SETUP menu, then press to select “PICTURE SCROLL”. Press to display the Scroll Adjustment mode.
Stereo and Second Audio Program (SAP)/ Sound control adjustment The unit is equipped with a feature known as multi-channel TV sound or MTS. MTS broadcasts greatly enhance TV viewing by bringing you programs with high fidelity stereo sound. MTS also provides an extra channel called the Second Audio Program or SAP which broadcasters can use to transmit a second language for bilingual transmis- sion or for other purposes.
TV operation Selecting the HDMI audio input source/ Selecting the audio languages See page 16 for details on connecting an HDMI or a DVI device to the TV’s HDMI input. If you connect a DVI device, you must also connect the analog audio cables to the HDMI audio IN jacks to hear audio (see page 16.) Set the HDMI audio input setting to “DVI”...
Selecting the digital output / Resetting your audio adjustments / Checking the digital signal strength Selecting the digital output Use this feature to select the digital audio output format when you connect a Dolby Digital decoder or other digital audio system to the coaxial digital audio output on the TV.
Playback (VCR) Loading and unloading a cassette tape Use only video cassette tapes marked Loading Push the center of the tape until it is automatically inserted. Automatic power ON When you insert a cassette tape, the unit power will turn ON automatically. Automatic playback When loading a cassette tape without an erase prevention tab, playback will start automatically.
Cassette tape playback To play a prerecorded tape. Playback Load a prerecorded tape: (When loading a cassette tape without the erase prevention tab, playback will start automatically). To start playback: Press PLAY on the front panel or on the remote control. Playback will start.
Playback (VCR) Special playback Picture search Reverse picture search function Press REV once or twice during the playback. Forward picture search function Press FF once or twice during the playback. To return to playback, press PLAY. SPEED SEARCH TIMES PICTURE SEARCH SPEED TAPE SPEED PRESS ONCE SP (Standard Play)
Convenient function Repeat playback The entire video tape will be played until its end. The tape will automatically rewind to the beginning and the playback will be repeated. Press MENU, then press VCR SETUP menu. V C R S E T U P T I M E R R E C S E T A U TO R E P E AT : S E L E C T...
Playback (VCR) Convenient function (Continued) Zero return function The zero return function provides a convenient method of rap- idly returning to the starting point of recording or playback. The starting point can be indexed for any location on the tape by pressing COUNTER RESET and ZERO RETURN.
Recording a TV program Recording and viewing the same TV program. Recording a TV program Load a cassette tape with the erase prevention tab intact. The unit will automatically turn on. Press SPEED to select the desired tape speed SP or SLP. The tape counter and SP or SLP will appear on the screen for about 4 seconds.
Recording (VCR) One-touch Timer Recording (OTR) The One-touch timer recording feature provides a simple and convenient way to make a timed recording. One-touch timer recording (OTR) Example: One-touch timer recording for 30 minutes. Load a cassette tape with the erase prevention tab intact.
Timer recording Timer recording can be programmed on-screen with the remote control. The built-in timer allows automatic unattended recording of up to 8 programs within 1 month. Timer recording Preparation: • Press TV/VCR to select the TV/VCR mode. • Load a cassette tape with the erase prevention tab intact. •...
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Recording (VCR) Timer recording (Continued) To set daily/weekly timer Weekly (e.g. WKL-TUE: each Tuesday) or daily (e.g. MON-SAT: Monday to Saturday) Timer recording Follow the procedure of timer recording on page 53. At picture 4 press repeatedly until the desired setting appears.
Other functions (VCR) Duplicating a video tape If you connect the unit to another VCR or Camcorder, you can duplicate a previously recorded tape. Make all connections before turning on the power. Duplicating a video tape Preparation: • Press TV/VCR to select the TV/VCR mode. •...
Other functions (VCR) Other functions (VCR) Recording a DVD/CD disc You can record disc material in DVD, Audio CD, etc. onto a video tape with this unit. Duplicating a DVD or CD disc Preparation: • Press TV/VCR to select the TV/VCR mode. •...
Basic playback (DVD) Playing a disc This section shows you the basics on how to play a disc. CAUTION Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray as it is closing. Neglecting to do so may cause serious personal injury. Basic playback Preparations: •...
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Basic playback (DVD) Playing a disc (Continued) Basic playback To pause playback (still mode) Press PAUSE/STILL during playback. To resume normal playback, press PLAY. • The sound is muted during still mode. To stop playback Press STOP. Notes: • If a non-compatible disc is loaded, “Incorrect Disc”, “Region Code Error” or “Parental Error” will appear on the TV screen according to the type of loaded disc.
Playing in fast reverse or fast forward directions Press REV or FF during playback. REV: Fast reverse playback Fast forward playback Each time you press REV or FF, the playback speed changes. Playing frame by frame Press PAUSE/STILL during still playback. Each time you press PAUSE/STILL, the picture advances one frame.
Advanced playback (DVD) Zooming/Locating desired scene Zooming This unit will allow you to zoom in on the frame image. You can then make selections by switching the position of the frame. Press ZOOM during playback. The center part of the image will be zoomed in.
Repeat playback/A-B Repeat playback Repeat playback Press PLAY MODE during playback or stop mode. [DVD] Press ENTER to select “Chapter” or “Title”. The unit automatically starts repeat playback after finishing the current title or chapter. Play Mode Repeat [Video CD] Press D D D D D to select “Repeat”.
Advanced playback (DVD) Program playback/Random playback You can arrange the playback order of tracks or files on the disc. And the unit can also select tracks or files at random and playback them. These feature works for Video CD. For Audio CD and MP3/WMA CD, please see “Random playback (CD/USB)” and “Program playback (CD/USB)”...
Changing angles/Title selection/DVD menu Changing angles When playing back a disc recorded with multi-angle facility, you can change the angle that you are viewing the scene from. Press ANGLE during playback. The current angle will appear. Title selection Two or more titles are recorded on some discs. If the title menu is recorded on the disc, you can select the desired title. Press TOP MENU during playback.
Advanced playback (DVD) Changing soundtrack language/Subtitles Changing soundtrack language You can select the language when you play a multilin- gual disc. Press AUDIO SELECT during playback. The current soundtrack language will appear. Press AUDIO SELECT repeatedly until the desired language is selected. •...
Disc status/To turn off the PBC Disc status With each press of DISPLAY, the status of the disc will appear on the screen and change as follows. To cancel the display, press DISPLAY again. ELAPSED DISC OPERATION TIME TITLE NO. 00:15:25 01:41:39 Title 1/3 Chapter 2/24...
Use of CD-RW for MP3 files is not recommended. You must obtain any required permission from copyright owners to download or use copyrighted content. Toshiba cannot and does not grant such permission. MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX Limitations on MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX •...
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Loading media ® [MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX CD, Audio CD] ® Place a MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX CD onto the disc tray, then press OPEN/CLOSE. [USB Mass Storage] Connect USB Mass Storage to the USB port on the front of the unit (see page Press DVD/USB to display the media selection B or A window.
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Advanced playback (DVD) MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX CD operation (Continued) JPEG playback In the file browser, press C/D to select the desired JPEG file. To display a thumbnail list, press DVD MENU. Press B/A or C/D to select the desired file. (To return to a file browser, press TOP MENU.) When PLAY is pressed after displaying the file browser, or when the disc tray is closed by pressing PLAY, playback begins automatically...
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® DivX playback Press C/D to select desired DivX /Movie-01.DIVX Movie-01 Movie-02 Movie-03 Movie-04 Movie-05 Movie-06 Movie-07 Movie-08 When PLAY has been pressed after displaying the file browser, or when the disc tray has been closed after pressing PLAY, playback begins automatically starting from the first file.
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Advanced playback (DVD) MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX CD operation (Continued) Repeat playback (CD/USB) In the file browser, press B/A or C/D to select “Repeat” during stop mode. Folder-1 Folder-2 MP3-1 MP3-2 MP3-3 Press ENTER to select “Track” or “All”. Folder-1 Folder-2 MP3-1 MP3-2 MP3 3 Press PLAY.
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Program playback (CD/USB) In the file browser, press B/A or C/D to select “Edit Mode”, then press ENTER. Folder-1 Folder-2 MP3-1 MP3-2 MP3 3 When “Edit Mode” is black color, you can mark the files which you want to add into Program list. Press B/A or C/D to select the file you want to add into the program list.
Function setup (DVD) Customizing the function settings You can change the default settings to customize performance to your preference. Setting procedure Press SETUP during stop mode. The following on-screen display appears. Menu E.B.L. Parental TV Screen QSound Subtitle Audio Display Output Picture Mode : Auto JPEG Interval : 5 Seconds...
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Setting details Option Section Menu Subtitle Audio TV Screen Display Picture Mode JPEG Interval Parental Password DivX(R) VOD 5V90101A [E]p72-77 Details To select the language of “Menu”, “Subtitle” and “Audio” if more than one language are available on the disc. To select a picture size according to the aspect ratio of your TV.
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Function setup (DVD) Customizing the function settings (Continued) Setting details Menu, Subtitle, Audio You can select the language of “Menu”, “Subtitle” and “Audio” if more than one languages are recorded onto the disc. English, Francais, Espanol: The selected language will be heard or seen. Other: Other language can be selected (see “Language code list”...
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Picture Mode There are two types of source content in pictures re- corded in DVD video discs: film content (pictures re- corded from films at 24 frames per second) and video content (video signals recorded at 30 frames per sec- ond).
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Function setup (DVD) Customizing the function settings (Continued) Setting details Parental control setting Some discs are specified as not suitable for children. Such discs can be limited not to playback with the unit. 1) Press C or D to select “Parental”, then press ENTER.
Temporary cancel the rating level by DVD disc Depending on the DVD disc, the disc may try to temporarily cancel the rating level that you have set. It is up to you to decide whether to cancel the rating level or not. Temporary cancel the rating level by DVD disc Load a DVD disc and press PLAY or OPEN/ CLOSE on the unit...
Others Language code list Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “Menu”, “Subtitle” and/or “Audio” Language Name Code Language Name Code Abkhazian 1112 Fiji Afar 1111 Finnish Afrikaans 1116 French Albanian 2927 Frisian Amharic 1123 Galician Arabic 1128 Georgian Armenian 1835...
Reception disturbances Most types of television interference can be remedied by adjusting the height and position of the VHF/UHF antenna. Outdoor antennas are recommended for best results. The most common types of television interference are shown below. If one of these symptoms appear when the unit is connected to a Cable TV system, the disturbance may be caused by the local Cable TV company broadcast.
Others Troubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. SYMPTOMS POWER No power. The AC power cord is not connected. Although the power is on, Disc is not inserted. the unit does not operate. TV BROADCAST RECEPTION TV station experiencing problems.
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SYMPTOMS The video cassette's erase prevention tab TV recording does not work. is broken off. The time is not set correctly. The recording start/end time is not set Timer recording does not correctly. work. The TIMER REC button is not pressed (the TIMER REC indicator is not lit).
Others Specifications General Power supply Power consumption Picture tube Speaker Audio output power Weight Dimensions Tuner Antenna input Color system Video head Audio track Hi-Fi frequency response Hi-Fi dynamic range F.FWD/REW at 25˚C (77˚F) Applicable disc Frequency range Operating conditions Input/Output Video input Audio input...
Complete and mail the enclosed product registration card or register your TV Combination online at www.tacp.toshiba.com/service as soon as possible. By registering your TV Combination you will enable TACP to bring you new products specifically designed to meet your needs and help us to contact you in the unlikely event a safety notification is required under the U.S.
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If, after following all of the operating instructions in this manual and reviewing the section entitled “Troubleshooting,” you find that service is needed: (1) To find the nearest TACP Authorized Service Station, visit TACP’s website at www.tacp.toshiba.com/service or contact TACP’s Consumer Solution Center toll free at 1-800-631-3811.