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WNER'S
LCD Color TV
42WL58A
42WL58E
42WL58T
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 42WL58E provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your TOSHIBA dealer regarding this product. Model number: 42WL58T Serial number:...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
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 can also use the controls on the TV if they have the same name as those on the remote control. -
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction Important Safety Instructions • Be sure to observe the following instructions and precautions to ensure safe use of this TV. • The exact power cord will vary according to the country or region. Installation Always connect the power plug to an electrical outlet equipped with Check! A model: 220-240V, AC 50Hz, E model: 220-240V, AC 50/60Hz and T Ex. - Page 4 Introduction Important Safety Instructions (continued) Installation (continued) 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. 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.
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Page 5: Use
Never place hot objects or open flame sources, such as lighted candles or nightlights, on or close to the TV. High temperatures can melt plastic and lead to fires. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. -
Page 6: Service
Introduction Important Safety Instructions (continued) Use (continued) Never cut, break, modify, twist, bunch up or bent the cord or apply excessive force or tension to it. Never place heavy objects on the cord or allow it to overheat as this may cause damage, fire or electric shock. -
Page 7: Cleaning
Introduction Important Safety Instructions (continued) Important in formation Service (continued) When the TV reaches the end of its useful life, ask a qualified service technician to properly dispose of the TV. Note: The lamp unit contains a small amount of mercury. Disposal of mercury may be regulated due to environmental considerations. -
Page 8: Getting Started
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. ■ Toshiba is not liable for incidental damages (such as profit loss or interruption in business, modification or erasure of record data, etc.) caused by use or inability to use of product. -
Page 9: Exploring Your New Tv
Getting started Exploring your new TV • You can operate your TV using the buttons on the top of the panel or the remote control. The back and side of the panel provide the terminal connections to connect other equipment to your TV. See “Equipment connections” on pages 47-52. -
Page 10: Tv Back
Getting started Exploring your new TV (continued) TV back • Before connecting external equipment etc., remove the back terminal covers (squeeze tabs ( mark in the figure below) and pull covers). Left side view Right side view TV back view (1) Video 1 Card into the slot [36] input terminals... -
Page 11: Learning About The Remote Control
: To control TV VCR : To control VCR DVD : To control DVD When in VCR or DVD mode: When in Teletext mode: (Only for Toshiba VCR/DVD To reveal concealed text [35] players) To hold a wanted page [35] to EJECT... -
Page 12: Turning The Tv On, Selecting A Language
Getting started Turning the TV on, Selecting a language • Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. Switching on the TV Press the / POWER switch Mono on the TV left side until it TV top view clicks. The Power ON indicator lights in red. Press the button on the remote control or on the TV top panel if no picture appears. -
Page 13: Learning About The Menu System
Getting started Learning about the menu system • We suggest you familiarize yourself with the display charts before using the menu system: • Press the MENU button to display menu, then press the button to select main menu headings. • Press the button to select an item. -
Page 14: Programming Channel Memory
Getting started Programming channel memory • First, use the Auto tuning function to preset all the active channels in your area automatically. Then, arrange the preset channels with the Manual tuning function so that you can tune into only desired channels. •... - Page 15 Manual tuning (continued) C. Color system (see page 54) A : Automatic (factory setting), P : PAL, S : SECAM N4 : NTSC 4.43 (MHz), N3 : NTSC 3.58 (MHz) If the color of a certain channel is abnormal, the automatic color system selection (A) may have malfunctioned, or CALL sound system selection is wrong.
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Page 16: Program Sorting
Getting started Programming channel memory (continued) • This TV is capable of receiving a number of different channels depending upon where you live. • Program sorting is an easy way of storing each channel on the program position of your choice. Program sorting Ex.: To swap channel ABCD (Prog.1) for channel MNOP (Prog.4): Press the MENU button, then... -
Page 17: Watching Tv Programs
Getting started Watching TV programs Volume, Sound mute, Changing program positions, Program return, On-screen information To alter the volume: TV top view Press the + or – button to raise or lower the volume. Volume To mute the sound: Press the button. -
Page 18: Basic Operation
Basic operation Viewing the wide-screen picture format • This TV is capable of showing broadcasts in a number of formats. Depending on the type of broadcast being transmitted, you may select between Super live, Cinema, Subtitle, 14:9, Wide and 4:3. Picture size selection Press the button repeatedly to view the options available. -
Page 19: Picture Position, Reset
Basic operation Picture position, Reset Picture position adjustment Adjustment to the position of the picture may be made to suit your viewing preferences. To adjust the picture position: Press the MENU button, then CALL press the button to SET UP display the SET UP menu. -
Page 20: Picture Quality Adjustment
Basic operation Picture quality adjustment Picture quality adjustment To select the picture mode: You can select the picture quality instantly among three preset modes and one user-set mode. • Press the button to select CALL the desired picture quality. Dynamic, Standard, Mild and Memory (user-set) can be selected cyclically. -
Page 21: To Activate The Black Stretch
To activate the black stretch This function increases the strength of dark areas of the picture which improves definition. From the Picture settings Picture settings menu, press the button Black stretch MPEG NR to select Black stretch on the CALL Auto Normal Color Temperature... -
Page 22: To Select The Color Temperature
Basic operation Picture quality adjustment (continued) To select the color temperature Cool : Lends a blue hue to the picture. You can change the tone of the picture by selecting from three preset Normal : Neutral color temperatures: Cool, Normal or Warm. Warm : Lends a red hue to the picture. -
Page 23: To Adjust The Color Management
To adjust the color management You can adjust the picture color quality by selecting from 6 base color adjustments : Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Magenta, Cyan. From the PICTURE menu, press the button to PICTURE select Color management. Picture settings CALL Color management Base color adjustment... -
Page 24: Sound Adjustment
Basic operation Sound adjustment MTS (Multi-channel TV Sound) setting Setting the MTS mode: Auto mode The MTS auto mode automatically recognize stereo/bilingual programs depending on the broadcast signal. CALL Press the MENU button, then press the button to SOUND display the SOUND menu. Auto Dual 1 Dual... -
Page 25: Stereo/Bilingual Selection
Stereo/Bilingual selection To select the stereo programs: When a stereo program is received, Stereo appears. ABCD Stereo CALL Press the button to select the stereo/monaural mode. Stereo and Mono appear Stereo cyclically on the screen. To select the bilingual programs: When a bilingual program is ABCD Dual... -
Page 26: To Select The Audio Output
Basic operation Sound adjustment (continued) To select the audio output With the audio output function “Variable”, you can use the TV’s remote controller to adjust the sound volume of the external audio system connected (see page 48). To select the sound volume from AUDIO OUT terminals: CALL Press the MENU button, then press the button to... -
Page 27: To Use The Wow Surround Sound
To use the WOW surround sound WOW is a special combination of SRS Labs audio technologies that creates a thrilling surround experience with deep, rich bass from stereo sound sources. Your TV’s audio will sound fuller, richer and wider. Press the MENU button, then CALL press the button to... -
Page 28: Woofer Internal/External Mode, Bass Boost, Woofer System
Basic operation Sound adjustment (continued) Woofer internal/external mode, Bass boost, Woofer system To select the woofer internal/external mode: Press the MENU button, then press the button to display the SET UP menu. Press the button to AV connection CALL select AV connection, then HDMI1 Audio Auto HDMI2 Audio... -
Page 29: Features
Features Input selection Input selection To select input source: Press and hold the button or TV top view (Press and hold) press the OK button on the remote control until the video input mode list appears on the screen, then press the button to select appropriate input source (or press the HDMI2... -
Page 30: Timer, Gray Screen
Features Timer, Gray screen Timer To select the timer menu: The Timer is especially useful if you want the TV to turn itself on or off after a Press the MENU button, then selected period of time. press the button to Activation of the Timer is indicated by TIMER display the TIMER menu. -
Page 31: Side Panel Adjustment
Features Side panel adjustment Side panel adjustment You can adjust the brightness of side panel in 14:9 or 4:3 mode. To adjust the side panel setting: Press the MENU button, then press the button to CALL FUNCTION display the FUNCTION menu. Teletext FAST Teletext SW... -
Page 32: Teletext - Setting Up
Features Teletext – Setting up • This TV has a multi-page teletext memory, which takes a few moments to load and it offers two ways of viewing Teletext FAST and LIST which are explained on page 34. Teletext mode To select teletext mode: Select a channel position with the desired teletext service. -
Page 33: About Teletext
Features About Teletext Teletext general information button: Pressing the button once will bring up the teletext screen. Press again to superimpose the teletext over a normal broadcast picture. Press again to return to normal TV mode. You need to return to normal viewing if you wish to change channels. CALL When you first press the button to access the text service, the... -
Page 34: Teletext - Fast And List Modes
To change between FAST and LIST, see page 32. 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. CALL Using LIST mode Press the... -
Page 35: Teletext - Control Buttons
Features Teletext – Control buttons • Below is an introduction to the teletext buttons on your remote control and their functions. Teletext buttons on the remote control To display a page of teletext: Note: It will not be possible to change Press the button to display teletext. -
Page 36: Bridge Media Using
CIF 352 × 288 < MPEG-1 Applicable Audio Format PCM/MPEG-1 Audio maximum capacity Audio Sampling Frequency 5 - 48 kHz • is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation. • is a trademark of SD Card Association. • is a trademark of Sony Corporation. -
Page 37: To Use The Bridge Media (Still Picture)
• Pictures on the memory card newly inserted will appear on the screen. • If you use this function for a purpose other than your private viewing or listening, it may infringe copyright laws. • You can also select BRIDGE MEDIA by pressing the button (see page 29). - Page 38 Features BRIDGE MEDIA using (continued) To use the BRIDGE MEDIA (still picture) (continued) To use the zoom mode: From the full screen picture, press the Y button to display the picture with a frame. Each time you press the Y button, the picture zooms as follows: CALL 2004-07-01 00:00:00 am...
- Page 39 To use the BRIDGE MEDIA (still picture) (continued) To select the information format: Each time you press the B button, the on-screen information will change as follows: CALL 2004-07-01 00:00:00 am AUT_0242.JPG 1280x960 EXIT EXIT MENU EXIT To select the rotation picture format: Each time you press the G button, the picture rotates clockwise MENU by 90°:...
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Page 40: To Use The Bridge Media (Motion Picture)
Features BRIDGE MEDIA using (continued) To use the BRIDGE MEDIA (motion picture) To select the full screen motion picture and audio: Insert the SD Memory Card or Memory Stick card into the slot. Insert the SmartMedia card into the slot. The index menu appears on the MEMORY CARD 1 / 1... - Page 41 To use the BRIDGE MEDIA (motion picture) (continued) To use the fast forward: Each time you press the G button, the on-screen picture will change as follows: 00:01:00 CALL 2004-07-01 00:00:00 am VCLP0006.MOV 640x480 EXIT 00:03:00 2004-07-01 00:00:00 am VCLP0006.MOV 640x480 EXIT MENU...
- Page 42 Features BRIDGE MEDIA using (continued) To use the BRIDGE MEDIA (motion picture) (continued) To use the rewind: Each time you press the R button, the on-screen picture will change as follows: 00:10:00 CALL 2004-07-01 00:00:00 am VCLP0006.MOV 640x480 EXIT 00:06:00 2004-07-01 00:00:00 am VCLP0006.MOV 640x480...
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Page 43: To Use The Bridge Media (Information)
Note that the operation is not guaranteed for all these memory cards shown in the table. Toshiba recommend that you back up the data on the memory card before use. (The data of the memory card may be lost by misuse or malfunction of the TV. -
Page 44: Double-Window Using
Features Double-Window using • The Double-Window function allows you to split the screen into a Main and Sub window and watch two programs at the same time. You can display the TV program or the video input on the Main and Sub window. •... -
Page 45: To Select The Headphone Mode
To select the headphone mode You can select either Mode 1 or Mode 2. Mode 1: Linked with the selected window Mode 2: Linked with another window Press the MENU button, then CALL press the button to SOUND display the SOUND menu. Auto Dual Dual 1... -
Page 46: To Use A Headphone
Features Double-Window using (continued) To use a headphone Connect a headphone to the headphone jack on the right side of the TV right side view CALL MENU EXIT Headphone jack MENU When in a single window: Headphone Headphone Speakers mode Mode 1 Sound comes out No sound... -
Page 47: Equipment Connections
Equipment connections Side connections • You can connect a wide variety of auxiliary equipment via the terminals located on the right side of the panel (2). Connection example Please always refer to the owner’s manual of the equipment to be connected for full details. TV back view TV right side view Camcorder... -
Page 48: Back Connections
Equipment connections Back connections Connection example TV back view TV right side view (S-Video or Normal ) HDMI device DVI device (see page 52) (see page 52) Computer Set Top Box Woofer system with amplifier (see page 28) DVD video player (with component video outputs) VCR (Recording) -
Page 49: Connecting A Computer
Equipment connections Connecting a computer • Before connecting PC and audio cables, remove the back terminal covers (see page 10). • An analog RGB (15 pin) computer cable can be connected. To connect a computer TV back view Mini D-sub 15 pin Computer Audio cable for PC-to-TV connection... -
Page 50: Pc Setting
Equipment connections 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 (see page 13). • In the PC input mode, the Manual setting (see page 29) is not displayed. To adjust a PC setting First press and hold the button until the video input mode list... - Page 51 Equipment connections PC setting (continued) • If the clock phase, which synchronize the PC signal and LCD display, is not optimized, the picture will blur. This function enables you to adjust clock phase and display a clear picture. • If the sampling clock does not match with the dot clock frequency of the PC, blurred picture detail will occur, or screen width will change, or drift patterns in vertical lines may be apparent.
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Page 52: Connecting An Hdmi And A Dvi Device
Equipment connections Connecting an HDMI and a DVI device • This TV is not intended for connection to and should not be used with a PC. • When turnning on your electronic components, turn on the TV first, and then the HDMI or DVI device. •... -
Page 53: Reference Section
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 Symptom Solution TV will not turn on • Make sure the power cord is plugged in, then press •... -
Page 54: Broadcast System, Specifications
LCD color television Model 42WL58A, 42WL58E, 42WL58T Power source 42WL58A : 220V - 240V AC, 50Hz 42WL58E : 220V - 240V AC, 50/60Hz 42WL58T : 110V - 240V AC, 50/60Hz Power consumption 245W, 0.5W (standby) 1,044 mm (W) × 757 mm (H) × 352 mm (D) - Page 55 LCD color television (continued) Special RF signal: NTSC 4.43 color system 5.5/6.0/6.5 MHz sound system PAL 60 Hz color system 5.5/6.0/6.5 MHz sound system COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p (50/60 Hz), 1080i (50/60 Hz) terminals (the signal format) (These signal formats are converted to match the number of pixels of the LCD panel.) Color system...
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