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Toshiba 42HP84 Owner's Manual

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Plasma Color Television

42HP84
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ANUAL
Owner's Record
The model number and serial number are on the back
of your TV. Record these numbers in the spaces below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you communicate
with your Toshiba dealer about this TV.
Model number:
Serial number:
E: ENGLISH
F: FRANÇAIS
S: ESPAÑOL
42HP84
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  • Page 1: Plasma Color Television

    The model number and serial number are on the back of your TV. Record these numbers in the spaces below. Refer to these numbers whenever you communicate with your Toshiba dealer about this TV. Model number: Serial number: E: ENGLISH F: FRANÇAIS...

  • Page 2: Child Safety

    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. Safety Precautions...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    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 dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Page 4 Care For better performance and safer operation of your TOSHIBA TV, follow these recommendations and precautions: 27) If you use the TV in the room of 0°C or less, the picture brightness may vary until the plasma monitor warms up.
  • Page 5 Important notes about your Plasma TV The following symptoms are not signs of malfunction but technical limitation. Therefore TACP/TCL disclaims any responsibility for these symptoms. 1) Plasma display radiates infrared rays. It may affect other infrared communication equipment under certain operating condition.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ... 7 Welcome to Toshiba ... 7 Supplied accessories ... 7 Exploring your new TV ... 8 Connecting your TV ... 9 Connecting an antenna or cable TV ... 9 Connecting a VCR ... 10 Connecting a cable converter box ... 10 Connecting a cable converter box and VCR ...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction Welcome to Toshiba Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba TV, one of the most innovative plasma color TV. The goal of this manual is to guide you through setting up and operating your Toshiba TV as quickly as possible.

  • Page 8: Exploring Your New Tv

    Exploring your new TV You can operate your TV using the buttons on the side panel or the remote control. The A/V terminals for connecting other equipment to your TV are on the back panel and side panel (see illustrations below). Also see “Connecting your TV”...

  • Page 9: Connecting Your Tv

    Coaxial (antenna) cable Standard A/V cables (red/white/yellow) S-video cable Component video cables ® is Toshiba’s brand of HDMI cable TheaterLink cable CAUTION: RISK OF EQUIPMENT DAMAGE ! Never plug in any power cords until you have finished connecting all equipment.

  • Page 10: Connecting A Vcr

    Connecting a VCR This connection allows you to watch local channels and video programs, play or record on the VCR while watching TV, and record from one channel while watching another channel. You will need: • two coaxial cables • one set of standard A/V cables From Cable Box or Antenna Stereo VCR IN from ANT OUT to TV...

  • Page 11: Connecting A Cable Converter Box And Vcr

    Connecting a cable converter box and VCR This connection allows you to watch and record basic and premium cable channels, watch videotapes, and record one channel while watching another channel. To watch basic cable and use the TV’s features, select ANT-1. To view premium channels or record with the VCR, select ANT-2, tune the TV and VCR to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel is vacant in your area), and use the converter box to change channels.

  • Page 12: Connecting A Dvd Player Or Satellite Receiver And A Vcr

    Connecting a DVD player or satellite receiver and a VCR This connection allows you to watch DVD/satellite, VCR, and TV programs, and record one TV channel while watching another channel. You will need: • two (or three, if satellite receiver is used) coaxial cables •...

  • Page 13: Connecting A Dvd Player With Colorstream (Component Video) And A Vcr

    This connection allows you to watch DVD, VCR, and TV programs, and record TV programs. ® Your TV has ColorStream (component video) inputs. Connecting your TV to a DVD player with component video (such as a Toshiba DVD player with ColorStream ® ) can greatly enhance picture quality and realism.

  • Page 14: Connecting A Dtv Receiver/Set-Top Box With Colorstream (Component Video) And A Vcr

    Connecting a DTV receiver/set-top box with ® ColorStream (component video) and a VCR This connection allows you to watch DTV (digital TV), VCR, and TV programs, and record DTV (component video) and TV programs. Your TV has ColorStream ® (component video) inputs. Connecting your TV to a DTV receiver with component video can greatly enhance picture quality and realism.

  • Page 15: Connecting Two Vcrs

    Connecting two VCRs This connection allows you to record (dub/edit) from one VCR to another VCR while watching a videotape. You also can record from one TV channel while watching another TV channel. You will need: • two coaxial cables •...

  • Page 16: Connecting An Hdmi™ Or A Dvi Device To The Hdmi Input

    Connecting an HDMI™ or a DVI device to the HDMI input The HDMI input on your TV 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 material in digital form from EIA/CEA-861/861B–...

  • Page 17: Connecting A Device To The Theaterlink

    ___________ *The TheaterLink OUT function has been verified for use with Toshiba infrared-controlled devices. Due to the wide variation in remote control operation among manufacturers, these functions may or may not operate with other brands. With this connection, point the Toshiba...

  • Page 18: Connecting An Audio System

    Connecting an audio system This connection allows you to use an audio amplifier and external speakers, and adjust the audio level by using the TV’s remote control. To control the audio, turn on the TV and the stereo amplifier, and turn off the built-in speakers (see “Turning off the built-in speakers”...

  • Page 19: Using The Remote Control

    Using the remote control Preparing the remote control for use Your Toshiba TV remote control has one dedicated TV mode and five universal modes: VCR, Cable/SAT, DVD, Audio1, and Audio2. The target devices and default devices being programmed for each mode...

  • Page 20: Remote Control Functional Key Chart

    Remote Control functional key chart Toshiba TV Cable Key Label (TV) (CBL/SAT) (CBL/SAT) LIGHT Lights the remote key, and toggles between enabled and disabled Illumination mode. SLEEP Sleep timer --- POWER Power Power Digit 1 Digit 1 Digit 2 Digit 2...
  • Page 21 Toshiba TV Cable Key Label (TV) (CBL/SAT) (CBL/SAT) TV/VCR AM/FM DISC --- STOP REC** POP CH POP channel up/down SPLIT POP Split POP DIRECT CH POP Direct ch FREEZE Still picture SWAP POP Swap CH SCAN Ch scan SOURCE POP Source Note: •...

  • Page 22: Programming The Remote Control For Use With Your Audio/Video Devices

    Programming the remote control for use with your audio/video devices Device code setup 1. Refer to the Device code table on pages 24–25 to find the code for the brand of your device. If more than one number is listed, try each one separately until you find the one that works.

  • Page 23: Using The Volume Lock Feature (8000)

    Using the volume lock feature (8000) For the TV, CABLE/SAT, VCR, and DVD modes, the volume controls (VOL yz and MUTE) can be programmed (locked) to the selected device mode. This feature does not apply to the AUDIO1/2 modes. For example, to lock the volume controls to always jump to the CABLE/SAT mode: 1.

  • Page 24: Device Code Table

    STARGATE TASHIRO 0106 TELECAPTION TATUNG 0139, 0110, 0111 TELEVIEW TEAC 0139, 0110, 0127, TEXSCAN 0111 TOCOM TECHNICS 0121, 0122, 0123, TOSHIBA 0124 UNIKA TEKNICA 0124, 0127, 0112 UNIVERSAL THOMSON 0179, 0183 VIDEOWAY TOSHIBA 0101, 0146, 0166, VIEWSTAR 0160 ZENITH VECTOR RESEARCH 0111...
  • Page 25 SANYO MARANTZ 4124 SHARP SONY MCINTOSH 4116 MITSUBISHI 4148 NAKAMICHI 4106, 4117 TEAC ONKYO 4109, 4114 TOSHIBA YAMAHA OPTIMUS 4103, 4127, 4131, 4130 PANASONIC 4119, 4118, 4121 PHILIPS 4123 PIONEER 4105, 4107, 4150 DVD setup codes Brand Code 4119, 4118, 4121...

  • Page 26: Learning About The Remote Control

    Learning about the remote control The buttons used only for operating the TV are described here. For a complete list of the remote control’s functions, see the “Remote Control functional key chart” on pages 20–21. turns the TV on and off POWER allows access to the automatic TV shut-off function (page 54) SLEEP...

  • Page 27: Setting Up Your Tv

    Setting up your TV Learning about the menu system After you have installed the batteries and programmed the remote control, you will need to set some preferences on the TV by using the menu system. You can access the menu system using the buttons on your TV or the remote control.

  • Page 28: Changing The On-Screen Display Language

    Changing the on-screen display language You can choose from three different languages (English, French and Spanish) for the on-screen display of adjustment menus and messages. To select a language: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the SET UP menu appears.

  • Page 29: Adding Channels To The Tv's Memory

    Adding channels to the TV’s memory When you press Channel y or z, your TV will stop only on the channels you program into the TV’s channel memory. Follow the steps below and on the next page to program all active channels into the TV’s memory.

  • Page 30: Adding And Erasing Channels Manually

    Adding and erasing channels manually After you have automatically programmed the active channels into the TV’s channel memory, you can manually add or erase specific channels. To add or erase channels: 1. Select the channel you want to add or erase. If you are adding a channel, you must select the channel using the Channel Number buttons.

  • Page 31: Using The Tv's Features

    Using the TV’s features Adjusting the channel settings Switching between two channels using Channel Return The Channel Return feature allows you to switch between two channels without entering an actual channel number each time. To switch between two channels: 1. Select the first channel (or video mode) you want to view. 2.
  • Page 32 3. Press ENTER to display the FAVORITE CH menu. CH INPUT will be highlighted. FAVOR I TE CH – – – I NPUT – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –...

  • Page 33: Labeling Channels

    Labeling channels Channel labels appear above the on-screen channel number display each time you turn on the TV, change a channel, or press RECALL. You can choose any four characters to identify a channel. To create channel labels: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the CUSTOM menu appears.

  • Page 34: Viewing The Wide-Screen Picture Formats (480I, 480P, And 1080I Signals Only)

    Viewing the wide-screen picture formats (480i, 480p, and 1080i signals only) You can view 480i, 480p, and 1080i format programs in a variety of picture sizes—Natural, TheaterWide 1, TheaterWide 2, TheaterWide 3, and Full. (The Full picture size is not selectable for 1080i format programs.) The way the image displays in any of the picture sizes will vary depending on the format of the program you are viewing.
  • Page 35 TheaterWide 1 picture size (For 4:3 format programs) • The picture is non-uniformly enlarged—the center of the picture remains close to its original proportion, but the left and right edges are stretched wider to fill the screen. • A small part of the picture at the top and bottom is hidden;...

  • Page 36: Scrolling The Theaterwide Picture (Theaterwide 2 And 3 Only)

    ® Scrolling the TheaterWide picture (TheaterWide 2 and 3 only) 1. Press PIC SIZE to select the TheaterWide 2 or 3 mode. 2. Press MENU, and then press x or • until PICTURE menu appears. 3. Press y or z to highlight PICTURE SCROLL. P I CTURE MODE SPORTS...

  • Page 37: Using The Auto Aspect Feature

    Using the AUTO ASPECT feature When the AUTO ASPECT feature is set to ON and the TV receives a 480i signal, the picture size is automatically selected (as described in the following table). Aspect ratio of signal source when AUTO ASPECT is ON) 4:3 Normal 16:9 Full 4:3 Letter box...

  • Page 38: Using The Pop Double-Window Feature

    Using the POP double-window feature The POP (picture-out-picture) feature splits the screen into a double window that allows you to watch two programs at the same time. The POP program can come from a TV broadcast or an external source, such as a VCR.

  • Page 39: Switching The Main And Pop Pictures

    Switching the main and POP pictures Press SWAP while you are using the POP feature to switch the main and POP pictures. Switching the speaker audio (main or POP) Press x or • while you are using the POP feature to switch the sound (main or POP) from the speakers.

  • Page 40: Double-Window Aspect Ratio

    Double-Window aspect ratio The Double-Window feature displays each picture according to its input signal aspect ratio, as illustrated below. 480i 480i Using the programmed channel search function You can use the programmed channel search function to quickly scan the channels you programmed into the TV’s memory (page 29). 1.

  • Page 41: Using The Favorite Channel Search Function

    Using the favorite channel search function You can use the favorite channel search function to quickly scan your favorite channels (see “Programming your favorite channels” on page 31). 1. Press FAVORITE. The TV automatically enters multi-window mode, and begins a twelve-picture scan of your favorite channels in the multi-window.

  • Page 42: Using The Locks Menu

    Using the LOCKS menu The LOCKS menu includes the V-Chip, CH Lock, Video Lock, and New PIN Code functions. You can use these functions after entering the correct PIN code. Entering the PIN code 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the LOCKS menu appears.

  • Page 43: Enable Blocking

    ENABLE BLOCKING 1. From the LOCKS menu, press z or y to highlight V-CHIP, and then press ENTER. The V-CHIP menu appears. 2. Press z or y to highlight ENABLE BLOCKING, and then press ENTER. ENABLE BLOCK I NG TV RAT I NG MPAA RAT I NG BLOCK I NG OPT I ON LOCKS MENU...

  • Page 44: Mpaa Rating (Independent Rating System For Movies)

    MPAA RATING (Independent rating system for movies) 1. From the V-CHIP menu, press z or y to highlight MPAA RATING, and then press ENTER. MPAA RATING menu appears. 2. Press y or z to highlight MPAA RATING. 3. Press • to lock (“X”) or press x to unlock (“...

  • Page 45: Unlocking Programs Temporarily

    Unlocking programs temporarily 1. If you try to watch a TV program that exceeds the rating limits you set, the TV enters program lock mode. After 4 seconds, the TV starts the auto favorite channel search function (page 41). You can either unlock the program temporarily (see steps 2–4 below) or select a non-locked program to watch.
  • Page 46 To unlock individual channels: 1. From the LOCKS menu, press y or z to highlight CH LOCK, then press ENTER. CH LOCK menu appears. 2. Press yzx • to highlight the channel you want to unlock, and then press ENTER. CH LOCK I NPUT –...

  • Page 47: Locking Video Inputs

    Locking the video inputs With the VIDEO LOCK feature, you can lock the input sources (Video 1, Video 2, Video 3, ColorStream HD1, ColorStream HD2, HDMI) and channels 3 and 4. You will not be able to select the input sources with the TV/VIDEO button or Channel buttons unless you clear the setting.

  • Page 48: Adjusting The Picture

    Adjusting the picture Selecting the picture mode You can select your desired picture type from four picture modes: Sports, Standard, Movie, and Preference. Mode Picture Quality Sports Bright and dynamic picture (factory setting) Standard Standard picture setting (factory setting) Movie Movie-like picture setting (factory setting) Preference Your personal preference*...

  • Page 49: Saving Your New Preferences

    Saving your new preferences You can save the PICTURE qualities you adjusted (contrast, brightness, color, tint, sharpness, color temperature and CableClear DNR) in the picture PREFERENCE mode. To save your new preferences: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the PICTURE menu appears.

  • Page 50: Using Cableclear™ Dnr Feature

    Using the CableClear™ DNR feature CableClear™ DNR 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. To turn on CableClear™...

  • Page 51: Selecting The Cinema Mode

    Selecting the cinema mode When you view a DVD movie (3:2 pulldown processed) from a DVD player connected to the ColorStream (component video) inputs on the TV, smoother and more natural motion can be obtained by setting the CINEMA MODE to FILM (auto). To set the CINEMA MODE to FILM (auto): 1.

  • Page 52: Selecting The Video Input Source

    Selecting the video input source Press INPUT on the remote control or TV/VIDEO on the TV to view a signal from another device connected to your TV, such as a VCR or DVD player. You can select ANT 1, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, ColorStream HD1, ColorStream HD2, HDMI, or ANT 2 depending on which input jacks are used for connecting the devices (see “Connecting your TV”...

  • Page 53: Using The Closed Caption Feature

    Using the closed caption feature The closed caption feature has two options: • Captions—An on-screen display of the dialogue, narration, and sound effects of TV programs and videos that are closed captioned (usually marked as “CC” in TV listings). • Text—An on-screen display of information not related to the current program, such as weather or stock data (when provided by individual stations).

  • Page 54: Setting The On-Timer

    Setting the ON timer To set the ON timer to turn on the TV automatically: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the CUSTOM menu appears. 2. Press y or z to highlight ON TIMER, and then press ENTER. 3.

  • Page 55: Adjusting The Sound

    Adjusting the sound Muting the sound Press MUTE to temporarily reduce (1/2 MUTE) or turn off (MUTE) the sound. While the sound is off, the screen will display “1/2 MUTE” or “MUTE” in the lower right corner. Every time you press MUTE, the mute mode will change in the following order.

  • Page 56: Using The Wow™ Surround Sound Feature

    Using the WOW™ surround sound feature WOW is a special combination of SRS Labs audio technologies that creates a thrilling surround sound experience with deep, rich bass from stereo sound sources. Your TV’s audio will sound fuller, richer, and wider. WOW consists of three features: SRS 3D, FOCUS, and TruBass.

  • Page 57: Adjusting The Sound Quality

    Adjusting the sound quality You can change the quality of your TV’s sound by adjusting the bass, treble, and balance. To adjust the sound quality: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the AUDIO menu appears. 2. Press y or z to highlight AUDIO SETTINGS, and then press ENTER.

  • Page 58: Using The Stablesound Feature

    ® Using the StableSound feature When the signal source is changed, the StableSound feature limits the highest volume level to prevent extreme changes in volume (for example, to prevent the sudden increase in volume that often happens when a TV program switches to a commercial). To turn on the StableSound feature: 1.

  • Page 59: Selecting The Audio Out Sound (Audio/Video Out Terminals)

    Selecting the AUDIO OUT sound (AUDIO/VIDEO OUT terminals) This feature allows you to select the sound source (MAIN or POP) that is output from the AUDIO OUT terminals (for example, see “Connecting two VCRs” on page 15). This is useful when amplifying or recording the POP sound with external equipment while listening to the sound of the main picture through the TV’s speakers.

  • Page 60: Adjusting The Long Life Features

    Adjusting the long life features The long life settings (Picture shift, Reverse, White, and Gray level) are to mitigate the phosphor burn-in of the plasma screen. Picture shift The picture moves around the screen intermittently. Select ON to reduce the phosphor burn-in of the plasma screen. To activate the picture shift: 1.
  • Page 61 White A white pattern is displayed on the whole screen. To display the white pattern: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the SET UP menu appears. 2. Press y or z to highlight WHITE, and then press ENTER. The white pattern will be displayed.

  • Page 62: Selecting The Background Of The Menu Display

    Selecting the background of the menu display You can change the background of the menu display by selecting from two preset types: shaded and solid (gray). To select the background: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the CUSTOM menu appears.

  • Page 63: Appendix

    WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK ! Never attempt to service the TV yourself. Opening and removing the covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to a Toshiba Authorized Service Center. Television System NTSC standard...

  • Page 64: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Before calling a service technician, please check the following table for a possible cause of the symptom and some solutions. Symptom TV will not turn on No picture, no sound No sound, picture OK Poor picture, sound OK Poor reception of broadcast channels Cannot receive above channel 13 Black box appears on the screen Unable to select a certain channel...

  • Page 65: Limited United States Warranty

    (1) To find the nearest TACP/THI Authorized Service Station: For plasma TVs purchased in the United States, except Hawaii, visit TACP’s web site at www.toshiba.com/tacp, or call toll free 1-800-631-3811. For plasma TVs purchased in Hawaii, contact Toshiba Hawaii, Inc., 327 Kamakee Street, Honolulu, HI 96814, (808) 591-9281.

  • Page 66: Limited Canada Warranty

    Limited Canada Warranty 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 TV AS A GIFT FROM THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER AND TO NO OTHER PURCHASER OR TRANSFEREE.

  • Page 67: Index

    Index ANT 1/2 ...28 Antenna cables ... 9 AUDIO OUT sound, selecting ... 59 Audio system connection ... 18 Auto aspect ... 37 Auto power off ...62 A/V cables ... 9 Background selection ...62 Back of the TV ... 8 Cable converter box connection ...
  • Page 68 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ColorStream, StableSound, and TheaterWide are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. CableClear and SurfLock are trademarks of Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C.

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