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O
WNER'S
LCD Color TV
42WL68A
42WL68E
42WL68T
M
ANUAL
Owner's Record
You will find the model number and serial number on
the back of the TV. Record these numbers in the spaces
provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon
your TOSHIBA dealer regarding this product.
Model number:
Serial number:
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- Page 1 You will find the model number and serial number on the back of the TV. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your TOSHIBA dealer regarding this product. Model number: Serial number:...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Introduction Welcome to Toshiba......3 Important Safety Instructions ..... . 3 Installation . -
Page 3: Introduction
Welcome to Toshiba • Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba LCD Color 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. • You also can use the controls on the TV if they have the same name as those referred to on the remote control. -
Page 4: Use
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) Install the TV in a horizontal, stable location. -
Page 5: Service
4) Never stand or climb on the TV. Be especially careful in households with children to prevent them through climbing on top of the TV. It may move, fall over, break, become damaged or cause an injury. 5) 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 for safety. -
Page 6: Cleaning
This is not a sign of malfunction. Exemptions • Toshiba is not liable for any damage caused by fires, natural disaster (such as thunder, earthquake, etc.), acts by third parties, accidents, owner’s misuse, or uses in other improper conditions. -
Page 7: Getting Started
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. -
Page 8: Tv Top, Front And Side Panel Controls
TV top, front and side panel controls • You can operate your TV using the buttons on the side panel or the remote control. The back and side of the panel provide the terminal connections to connect other equipment to your TV (- “Connecting your TV” pages 25, 26, 27). •... -
Page 9: Tv Back Panel Connections
TV back panel connections 16 17 12 o (C1) (COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT terminals) —High-definition component video and standard audio inputs (- page 25). 13 o (1) (Video 1 input terminals) — Optional S-video or standard (composite) video and standard (analog) stereo audio inputs (- page 25). -
Page 10: Learning About The Remote Control
STB : To control Set Top Box DVD : To control DVD Stereo/bilingual selection (- page 18) When in STB or DVD mode: (Only for Toshiba DVD players) : to OPEN/CLOSE W / w : to STILL/STEP : to PLAY... -
Page 11: Displaying The Menu Chart
Displaying the menu chart PICTURE menu PICTURE Picture settings Picture settings Color management Color management Base color adjustment Base color adjustment Active Backlight Control Active Backlight Control Cinema mode Cinema mode meta brain PRO 100 meta brain PRO 100 MENU Back EXIT Watch TV... -
Page 12: Watching Tv Programs
Watching TV programs Selecting the menu language Choose from 9 different languages (English, Chinese (CS), Malay, Thai, Vietnamese, Russian, Arabic, Persian or French) for the on-screen display. Press M, then press Y or y to display SET UP menu. Press < or > to select Language. Press Y or y to select the desired language. -
Page 13: Manually Setting Channels In The Channel Memory
Manually setting channels in the channel memory From the SET UP menu, press < or > to select Manual tuning. Press Q to display the Manual tuning menu. Press < or > to select the program position you want to arrange. -
Page 14: Using The Tv's Features
Picture adjustment Selecting the picture size Press and hold O until the picture size list appears on the screen, then press < or > to select the appropriate picture size (or press O repeatedly to select required picture size directly). The antenna input signal Wide Super Live 2... -
Page 15: Using The Picture Still
Using the picture still • Press R to freeze the picture. Even if an image is frozen on the TV screen, the pictures are running on the input source. Audio continues to be output as well. To return to a moving picture, press R again. ( Mov i ng) Notes: •... -
Page 16: Activating The Black Stretch
Activating the black stretch This function increases the strength of dark areas of the picture which improves definition. Press M, then press Y or y to display the PICTURE menu. PICTURE Picture settings Color management Base color adjustment Active Backlight Control Cinema mode meta brain PRO 100 MENU... -
Page 17: Using The Cinema Mode
Using the cinema mode A movie film’s picture runs at 24 frames a second, whereas movie software such as DVD, etc., that you enjoy watching on television at home runs at 30 (NTSC) or 25 (PAL) frames a second. To convert this signal to reproduce a smooth motion and picture quality, select the On mode. -
Page 18: Selecting The Stereo Programs
Selecting the stereo programs When a stereo program is received, d Stereo appears. Press g to select the stereo/monaural mode. d Stereo and e Mono appear cyclically on the screen. Stereo Selecting the bilingual programs When a bilingual program is received, e Dual appears. Press g to select the sound to be heard. -
Page 19: Selecting The Woofer Internal/External Mode
Selecting the woofer internal/external mode Press M, then press Y or y to display the SET UP menu. SET UP English Language Auto tuning Manual tuning AV connection Picture position MENU Back EXIT Watch TV Press < or > to select AV connection, then press Q to display the AV connection menu. -
Page 20: Using The Auto Format
Using the auto format When the TV receives a true HDMI signal picture and the auto format is On, it will automatically be displayed in HDMI signal format, irrespective of the TV’s previous setting. Press M, then press Y or y to display the FUNCTION menu. -
Page 21: Setting The Manual Setting Menu
Setting the manual setting menu Press M, then press Y or y to display the SET UP menu. SET UP Language English Manual setting AV connection Picture position MENU EXIT Back Watch TV Press < or > to select Manual setting, then press Q. Press Y or y to select an item, then press >... -
Page 22: Teletext General Information
If FASTEXT is not available, you can access any page simply by entering a 3-digit page number or pressing the corresponding colored button. For further information on your particular text system(s), see the broadcast teletext index page or consult your local Toshiba dealer. Using the TV’s features Using LIST mode Press E to access teletext. -
Page 23: Teletext Buttons On The Remote Control
Teletext buttons on the remote control Below is an introduction to the teletext buttons on your remote control and their functions. E To display a page of teletext: Press E to display teletext mode. Press again to the text media window mode. Press again to return to normal TV mode. -
Page 24: Selecting The Headphone Mode
Press F G H W ABCD Stereo EFGH • PBb, o: available for B • Speaker sound: B • 2 – +: available for B • r: B Press F G H w ABCD Stereo EFGH • PBb, o: available for A •... -
Page 25: Connecting Your Tv
Side connections You can connect a wide variety of auxiliary equipment via the terminals located on the right side of the panel o (2). Please always refer to the owner’s manual of the equipment to be connected for full details. Connection example TV right side view Camcorder... -
Page 26: Connecting An Hdmi And A Dvi Device
Connecting an HDMI and a DVI device • This TV is not intended for connection to and should not be used with a PC. • When turning on your electronic components, turn on the TV first, and then the HDMI and DVI device. •... -
Page 27: Selecting The Pc/Hdmi Audio Mode
Selecting the PC/HDMI audio mode You can select PC audio or HDMI audio when using this function (- page 26). Press M, then press Y or y to display the SET UP menu. SET UP English Language Auto tuning Manual tuning AV connection Picture position MENU... -
Page 28: Using The Pc Setting
Signal names for mini D-sub 15 pin connector Pin assignment for RGB/PC terminal Pin No. Signal name Pin No. NC (not connected) Ground Ground Ground Using the PC setting • In the PC input mode, you cannot select the Color, Tint, Sharpness, Black stretch, MPEG NR and DNR in the Picture setting menu and Cinema mode (- page 17). -
Page 29: Reference Section
Troubleshooting Before calling a service technician, please check the following table for a possible cause of the symptom and some solutions. Symptom and solution TV will not turn on • Make sure the power cord is plugged in, then press ! and 1. -
Page 30: Specifications
Specifications LCD color television Model 42WL68A, 42WL68E, 42WL68T Power source 42WL68A: 220V-240V AC, 50 Hz 42WL68E: 220V-240V AC, 50/60 Hz 42WL68T: 110V-240V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 265W, 0.6W (standby) Dimensions 1,042 mm (W) 762 mm (H) 352 mm (D) Mass (Weight) 35.5 kg... - Page 32 YC/J VX1A00032000...