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Owner's Record The model number and serial number are on the back of your display. Record these numbers in the spaces below. Refer to these numbers whenever you communicate with your Toshiba dealer about this display. Model number: Serial number: 42HP82...
Moreover, there is a serious risk of electric shock. 7. Do not attempt to service or repair the unit. TOSHIBA is not liable for any bodily harm or damage caused if unqualified persons attempt service or open the back cover.
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4. Protect the inside of the unit from liquids and small metal objects. In case of accident, unplug the unit and have it serviced by an authorized TOSHIBA Service Center. 5. Do not hit or scratch the panel surface as this causes flaws on the surface of the screen.
Important Information ... 2 How to Attach Options to the Plasma Display ... 5 Introduction ... 6 Introduction to the 42HP82 Plasma Display ... 6 The features you’ll enjoy include: ... 6 Contents of the Package ... 6 Options ... 6 Part Names and Function ...
(Wall hanging bracket, Pedestal, etc.) See page 6. • For correct installation and mounting it is strongly recommended to use a trained, authorized TOSHIBA dealer. Failure to follow correct mounting procedures could result in damage to the equipment or injury to the installer.
TOSHIBA’s 42HP82 Plasma Display is a seamless blend of cutting-edge visual technology and sophisticated design. At 42 inches, with a 16:9 aspect ratio, the 42HP82 certainly makes a big impression. However, at a mere 3.5 inches/ 89 mm thin, the display’s sleek techno-art lines blend in well with your environment.
Part Names and Function Front View PROCEED DOWN VOLUME LEFT /- LEFT/ - DOWN VOLUME PROCEED q Power Turns the display’s power on and off. w Remote sensor window Receives the signals from the remote controller. e POWER/STANDBY indicator When the power is on ... Lights green. When the power is in the standby mode ...
Rear View/ Terminal Board AC IN RIGHT LEFT SPEAKERS MUST AC IN HAVE MORE THAN RIGHT LEFT 7WATT RATING IMPEDANCE 6 OHM A AC IN Connect the included power cord here. B EXT SPEAKER L and R Connect speakers here. Maintain the correct polarity. C RGB3 (DVI 29pin) Inputs a digital RGB signal (TMDS).
Remote Controller q POWER ON/OFF Switches Power ON/OFF. (This does not operate when POWER/STANDBY indicator of the main unit is off.) w RGB/PC Press this button to select RGB/PC as the source. The available sources depend on the setting of “BNC SELECT”.
!2 WIDE The type of broadcast is detected automatically, and the recommended wide screen is set. !3 DISPLAY Displays the source settings on the screen. !4 OFF TIMER Activates the off timer for the unit. !5 Remote control signal transmitter Transmits the remote control signals.
Using the wired remote control mode Connect the supplied remote cable to the remote controller’s remote jack and the “REMOTE CONTROL” terminal on the display. When the cable is connected, the mode automatically switches to wired remote control. When the wired remote control mode is used, the remote controller can be operated even if no batteries are loaded.
Installation RGB 3 ( D i g i t a l RGB ) To video inputs on the plasma display VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 L ( MONO ) CB / PB CR / PR L ( MONO ) RGB 1 R / CR / PR G / Y / VIDEO 3...
Connecting Your PC Connecting your PC to your plasma display will enable you to display your computer’s screen image for an impressive presentation. The plasma display supports the signals described on page 43. To connect a PC or compatible graphics adapter: 1.
External Speaker Connections External speakers (optional) may be connected to the plasma display to reproduce sound from VIDEO, DVD or RGB signal sources. External speakers may be connected directly to the SPEAKER terminals or indirectly by connecting a stereo system amplifier to the audio outputs. CAUTION: Unplug the plasma display and all connected components before connecting external speakers.
Pin Assignments and Signal Levels for 15-pin RGB (Analog) 10 9 15 14 13 12 11 Pin Configuration and Signal of the RGB 3 IN Connector (DVI Connector) The unit is equipped with a type of connector commonly used for both analog and digital. (Functionally, this cannot be used for an analog input.) (TMDS can be used for single link only.)
Basic Operations POWER To turn the unit ON and OFF: 1. Plug the power cord into an active AC power outlet. 2. Press the POWER ON button to turn on the unit. The display’s POWER/STANDBY indicator will light up (green) when the unit is on. 3.
OFF TIMER To set the off timer: The off timer can be set to turn the power off after 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. 1. Press the OFF TIMER button to start the timer at 30 minutes. 2. Press the OFF TIMER button to the desired time. 3.
WIDE Operations Watching with a wide screen With this function, you can select one of four screen sizes. When watching VCR’s or DVD 1. Press the WIDE button on the remote controller. 2. Within 3 seconds ... Press the WIDE button again. The screen size switches as follows: ZOOM NORMAL...
Watching computer images with a wide screen Switch to the wide screen mode to expand the 4:3 image to fill the entire screen. 1. Press the WIDE button on the remote controller. 2. Within 3 seconds ... Press the WIDE button again. The screen size switches as follows: NORMAL FULL...
(On Screen Display) Menu Operations The OSD window is displayed with respect to the screen as shown on the diagram. • Depending on the screen’s mode, the OSD may be displayed differently. In the explanation, the OSD section is shown close up. M A I N M E N U PICTURE SOUND...
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Main menu Sub menu PICTURE CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS SHARPNESS COLOR TINT PICTURE MODE COLOR TEMP Main menu Sub menu SOUND BASS TREBLE BALANCE Main menu Sub menu SCREEN V-POSITION H-POSITION V-HEIGHT H-WIDTH AUTO PICTURE FINE PICTURE PICTURE ADJ. Main menu Sub menu FUNCTION OSD ADJ.
Picture Settings Menu Adjusting the picture The contrast, brightness, sharpness, color and tint can be adjusted as desired. Example: Adjusting the contrast Press the PROCEED button on the remote controller to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1. Use the buttons to select “PICTURE,”...
Setting the picture mode according to the brightness of the room There are four picture modes that can be used effectively according to the environment in which you are viewing the display. Example: Setting the “THEATER” mode Press the PROCEED button on the remote controller to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then...
Setting the color temperature Use this procedure to set color tone produced by the plasma display. Example: Setting “1” (See chart at right) Press the PROCEED button on the remote controller to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1.
Adjusting the color to the desired quality Use this procedure to adjust the white balance for bright pictures and dark pictures to achieve the desired color quality. Example: Adjusting the “WHITE BALANCE” Press the PROCEED button on the remote controller to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then...
Reducing noise in the picture Use these settings if the picture has noise due to poor reception or when playing video tapes on which the picture quality is poor. Example: Setting “NR-3” Press the PROCEED button on the remote controller to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then...
Sound Settings Menu Adjusting the treble, bass and left/right balance The treble, bass and left/right balance can be adjusted to suit your tastes. Example: Adjusting the bass Press the PROCEED button on the remote controller to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1.
Screen Settings Menu Adjusting the Position, Size, Fine Picture, Picture Adj The position of the image can be adjusted and flickering of the image can be corrected. Example: Adjusting the vertical position in the normal mode Press the PROCEED button on the remote controller to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then...
Information Adjusting the Auto Picture ON ... The Picture ADJ and Fine Picture adjustments are made automatically. OFF ... The Picture ADJ and Fine Picture adjustments are made manually. Adjusting the position of the image V-POSITION ... Adjusts the vertical position of the image.
Adjusting the position of the menu display Use these operations to adjust the position of the menus that appear on the screen. Example: Adjusting the position of the menu display Press the PROCEED button on the remote controller to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1.
Setting the power management for computer images This energy-saving (power management) function automatically reduces the monitor’s power consumption if no operation is performed for a certain amount of time. Example: Turning the power management function on Press the PROCEED button on the remote controller to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then...
POWER/STANDBY indicator Power management POWER/STANDBY Power management mode indicator operating status Green Not activated. Standby Orange Activated. Suspend Activated. Activated. Description Horizontal and vertical synchronizing signals are present from the computer. No horizontal synchronizing signals are sent from the computer. No vertical synchronizing signals are sent from the computer.
Setting the gray level for the sides of the screen Use this procedure to set the gray level for the parts on the screen on which nothing is displayed when the screen is set to the 4:3 size. Example: Adjusting the “GRAY LEVEL” Press the PROCEED button on the remote controller to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then...
Setting RGB3 ADJ. When the picture input from the RGB3 input terminal is distorted, select the most appropriate setting from among “1,” “2,” and “3.” Example: Setting “2” Press the PROCEED button on the remote controller to display MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1.
5. Once the setting is completed... Press the EXIT button to return to the FUNCTION menu. To close the main menu, press the EXIT button twice. Information AUTO ... The brightness of the screen is adjusted automatically to suit the picture quality.
The 2nd line of the “WORKING TIME”: The 1st line of the “WAITING TIME”: The 2nd line of the “WAITING TIME”: 6. Once the setting is completed... Press the EXIT button several times to return to the main menu. To close the main menu, press the EXIT button once more.
The 2nd line of the “WORKING TIME”: The 1st line of the “WAITING TIME”: The 2nd line of the “WAITING TIME”: “SPEED”: 6. Once the setting is completed... Press the EXIT button several times to return to the main menu. To close the main menu, press the EXIT button once more.
Options Settings Menu Setting the allocation of the audio connectors Setting the AUDIO 1, 2, and 3 connectors to the desired input. Example: Setting “AUDIO 1” to “VIDEO 2” Press the PROCEED button on the remote controller to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1.
Setting the BNC connectors Select whether to set the input of the 5 BNC connectors to RGB, component or video. Example: Set the BNC SELECT mode to “COMP.” Press the PROCEED button on the remote controller to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1.
Information RGB SELECT modes One of these 6 modes must be selected in order to display the following signals correctly. AUTO ... Automatically selects the suitable mode for the specifications of input signals as listed in the table “Computer input signals supported by this system”...
Information Menu Checking the frequencies, polarities of input signals, and resolution Use this function to check the frequencies and polarities of the signals currently being input from a computer, etc. Press the PROCEED button on the remote controller to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1.
Setting the video signal format Use these operations to set the video signal format. Example: Setting the video signal format to “3.58 NTSC” Press the PROCEED button on the remote controller to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1.
Table of Signals Supported Supported resolution • When the screen mode is NORMAL, each signal is converted to a 768 dots 768 lines signal. (Except for * • When the screen mode is FULL, each signal is converted to a 1024 dots 768 lines signal. (Except for * Computer input signals supported by this system Vertical Horizontal...
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*1 Only when using a graphic accelerator board that is capable of displaying 852 480. *2 Display only 640 lines with the screen center of the vertical orientation located at the center. *3 The picture is displayed in the original resolution. The picture will be compressed for other signals.
*2 If the display turns off 5 seconds after powering on and then the POWER/STANDBY indicator blinks, the power supply circuit, plasma display panel, or one or more fans have been damaged. If this happens, power off the display immediately and contact your dealer or authorized TOSHIBA Service Center.
15.75" (40 cm) of space from other peripheral devices. Refer to instructions on page 4. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc. could cause harmful interference and may void the user’s authority to operate this device.
Wide Plasma Display Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc. (“TACP”) and Toshiba Hawaii, Inc. (“THI”) make the following limited warranties to original consumers in the United States. THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES EXTEND TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER OR ANY PERSON RECEIVING...
Wide Plasma Display Toshiba of Canada Limited (“TCL”) makes the following limited warranties to original consumers in Canada. THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES EXTEND TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER OR ANY PERSON RECEIVING THIS PLASMA DISPLAY AS A GIFT FROM THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER AND TO NO OTHER PURCHASER OR TRANSFEREE.
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