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Toshiba Flat Panel Television Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 TOSHIBA F FRAN(_AIS S. ESPANOL OWNER'SMANUAL PlasmaColorTelevision COLOR_TREliH" ,a==x.=_. SRS(O_ Drl, r _ SUIR R,OU,NID...

  • 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 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including...
  • 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

    Important notes about your Plasma TV The following symptoms are not signs of malfunction but technical limitation. Therefore TACP/THI/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 Introduction Welcome to "Ibshiba ... Supplied accessories Note Regarding Qtfick Connect Guide Exploring your new TV ... Connecting your Connecting a VCR ... Connecting a cable converter box ... Connecting a cable converter box and VCR ... Connecting a DVD player or satellite receiver and a VCR ...

  • Page 7: Welcome To Toshiba

    You have purchased one of the finest Plasma TVs on the market. The goal of this manual is to guide you through setting up and operating your Toshiba TV as quickly as possible. The model and serial numbers are on the back of your TV. Write these numbers in the space provided on the front cover of this manual for your records.
  • Page 8 Exploring your new "IV You can operate your TV using the buttons on the front panel or the remote control. The A/V terminals for connecting other equipment to your TV are on the back panel and inside the storage compartment (see illustrations below).

  • Page 9: Connecting Your Tv

    Connecting your TV Note: One TheaterLinkcableis provided with your 7t/. No other cables are providec_ • Coaxial cable is the cablethat comes in from your antenna,cable"IV service,or cableconverterbox.Coaxialcable has"F" connectors. • Standard stereo AN cables usually come in setsof three,and are typically color-coded according to use: yellow for video, red for stereo right audio,and white for stereoleft (:ormono) audio.Your TV'sstandard AN inputs are color-coded in the same manneras the cables.

  • Page 10: Connecting A Vcr

    Connecting a VCR This connection allows you to watch local channels and video programs, watch video tapes, and record one channel another channel. You will need: • two coaxial cables • one set of standard A/V cables From Cable Box or Antenna _b Stereo VCR Connecting a cable converter...
  • Page 11 Connecting a cable converter This connection allows you to watch and record basic and premium cable channels, watch videotapes, and record one channel while watching another channel. To use the TV's features, select ANT-I. 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, programs, and record one 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

    TV programs. You can record one channel while watching another channel. 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: Video) And A Vcr

    Connecting a DTV receiver/set-top ColorStream ® (component This connection allows you to watch DTV (digital TV broadcast), VCR, and TV programs, and record DTV and TV programs. You can record from one source while watching a program from another source. Your TV has ColorStream ®...

  • Page 15: Connecting Two Vcrs

    Connecting two VCRs This connection allows you to record (dub/edit) another VCR while watching a videotape. channel while watching another channel. You will need: • two coaxial cables • two sets of standard A/V cables VCR1 From Antenna VCR2 Connecting a camcorder This connection allows you to watch video materials _mcorder.

  • Page 16: Connecting A Device To The Dvi/Hdcp

    Connecting a device to the DVI/HDCP Your TV's DV1/HDCP* 1N terminal is designed to accept HDCP program material in digital form from E1A/CEA-861-compliant consumer electronic devices, such as a set-top box or DVD player equipped with a DV1-D digital single-link OUT terminal.t The DV1/HDCP IN terminal is designed for best performance with 1080i high-definition...

  • Page 17: Connecting A Device To The Theaterlink

    Back of TV *The TheaterUnk OUT function has been verified for use with Toshiba fafrared-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 hear the TV sound through external speakers connected to an audio amplifier. To control the audio through the amplifier, turn on the TV and the amplifier, set the volume of both to a moderate level, and turn offthe TV's built-in speakers (see "Turning off the built-in speakers"...

  • Page 19: Using The Remote

    Using the remote control Preparing the remote control Your Toshiba TV remote control has one dedicated TV mode and five universal modes: VCR, Cable/SAT, DVD, Audiol, and Audio2. The target devices and default devices being programmed are as follows: Target device/Mode mapping...

  • Page 20: Key Chart

    Remote Control functional key chart 'fbshiba TV Cable Lights the remote key, and toggles between enabled and disabled Illumination Sleep timer Power Power Digit i Digit 1 Digit 2 Digit 2 Digit 3 Digit 3 Digit 4 Digit 4 Digit 5 Digit 5 Digit 6 Digit 6...
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  • Page 22 Programming the remote control for use with your audio/video devices Device code setup 1. Refer to tile Device code table on pages 24-25 to find the code for the brand of your device. tf 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) For the TX,(CABLE/SAT, VCR, and DVD mode,t, the volmne controls (VOL &l r and MUTE) can be programmed selected device mode. This feature does not apply to the AUDIOI/2 modes. For example, to lock the volume controls to always jump to tile CABLE/SAT mode: 1.
  • Page 24 SLMARK 0127,0178 SPRUCER SYMPHONIC 0127,0168,0177 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 VIDEOWAY THOMSON 0179,0183 TOSHIBA 0101,0146,0166, VIEWSTAR 0160 ZENITH VECTOR RESEARCH0111 ZENITH/DRAKE WARDS 0135,0136,0109, ;ATELL1TE 0144,0106...
  • Page 25 7100, 7107 MARANTZ 7102 SONY NAICa*MICHI 7105 TECHNICS 7108, 7109, 7113 PANASONIC 7116, 7118 THOMSON PHILIPS 7122, 7121 TOSHIBA WA_ E PIONEER 7104, 7106 YAMAHA 7126, 7127, 7128, 7134, 7135 ZENITH VIALTA SANSUI 7105, 7I I0, 71 I2 SHARP 713t...

  • Page 26: Learning About The Remote Control

    Learning about the remote control Tile buttons used for operating the TV only are described here. For a complete list of the remote control's functions, see the "Remote Control functional key chart" on pages 20-21. POWER turns the TV on and off" SLEEP allows access to the automatic TV shut-off."function (page 54) LIGHT The first press of the LIGHT button lights the keypad and turns on the Illumination mode.
  • Page 27 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 using the menu system. You can access the menu using the buttons on your TV or remote control.
  • Page 28 Using the Quick Connect Tile Quick Connect Guide automatically starts tile first time tile TV is turned on. This feature provides on-screen instructions to guide you through initial setup of your TV. To manually start the Quick Connect Guide and change the current settings.

  • Page 29: Selecting The Antenna Input

    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 *_ or • until the SET UP menu appears.

  • Page 30: Adding Channels To The Tv's Memory

    Adding channels to the TV's memory When you press Channel • or •, your TV will stop only on tile 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 31: Changing Channels

    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, tfyou are adding a channel, you must select the channel using the Channel Number buttons.

  • Page 32: Using The Tv's Features

    Using the TV's features Adjusting the channel Switching between two channels Tile 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 33 3. Press • or • to display the FAVORITE CHI menu, fbr example. CH INPUT will be highlighted, ®@@@@@ TIMER GI-EAR 4. Press the Channd Number buttons channels. 5. Press ENTER. 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for other channels. To select your favorite channds: Press FAV IV.
  • Page 34 Labeling channels Channel labels appear above the on-screen channel number display each time you turn on the TV, change the channel, or press RECALL. You can choose any four characters to identify a channel. To create channel labels: 1. Press MENU, and then press • or • until the CUSTOM menu appears.

  • Page 35: Viewing The Wide-Screen

    5. Press • to highlight CLEAR. _O.2J_ZQM 6. Press • or • to erase the TEME_ channel label, o_L_Ep 7. Repeat steps 4-6 to erase other channel labels. Viewing the wide-screen picture formats You can view programs in a variety of picture slzes--Natural, Wide l, Theater Wide 2, Theater Wide 3, and Full.
  • Page 36 Theater Wide 1 picture size • The picture is non-uniformly enlarged--the center of the picture remains dose 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 37 Scrolling the Theater Wide picture [Theater Wide 2 and 3 only) I. Press PIC SIZE to select either Theater Wide 2 or 3 mode. 2. Press MENU, and then press • or _ until theTHEATER appears, 3. Press • or • to highlight PICTURE 4.

  • Page 38: Selecting The Cinema Mode

    Using the auto aspect feature When receiving 480i signal, the TV will automatically change the picture size by reading aspect information signal. If the signal does not include aspect information tile picture size mode you set is selected. To turn on the auto aspect: 1.

  • Page 39: Feature

    Using the POP double-window 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. To display a TV broadcast in the POP window: 1.
  • Page 40 Switching the main and POP pictures Press SWAP while you are using the POP feature to switch the main and POP pictures. Freezing the POP picture 1. Press FREEZE while the POP is not on the screen. The POP window will appear with a still picture. 2.

  • Page 41: Search Function

    Double-Window with keeping aspect ratio The Double-Window displays the pictures with va,'ious aspect ratio according to the input signal format. Using the programmed channel search function You can use the programmed channel search function to quickly scan your programmed channels (see "Adding channels to TV's memory" on page 30).

  • Page 42: Usingthe Favorite Channelsearchfunction

    Usingthe favorite channelsearchfunction You can use the favorite channel search function to quickly scan your favorite channels (see "Programming your favorite channels" on page 32). 1. Press FAVORITE. The TV automatically enters POP mode, and begins a seven- picture scan of your favorite channels in the POP window. 2.

  • Page 43: Your Pin Code

    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 fhen press _ or _ until the LOCKS menu appears.

  • Page 44: Rating System For

    Using the V-CHIP menu Some TV programs and movies include signals that classify the content of tile program (dialog, language, sex, violence). The V-CHIP control feature in this TV detects the signals and blocks the programs according to your selections. To use this feature, perform the following setup.
  • Page 45 MPAA RATING {independent rating system for movies} 1. From the LOCKS menu, select MPAA RATING. 2. Press 4 or _ to display the MPAA RATING menu, and then press • or • to highlight MPAA RATING. _LOCK8 3. Press _ to lock ("X") or press 4 to unlock (",/"). The movie ratings you can lock are described as follows: : X-rated (For adt_lts only-) NC17 : Not intended for anyone 17 and under...

  • Page 46: Locking Channels

    Unlocking programs temporarily 1. tfyou 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 favorite channel search function (see page can either unlock the program temporarily (see steps 2 and 3) or select a non-locked program to watch.

  • Page 47: Locking Video Inputs

    To unlock channds: 1. From the LOCKS menu, select CH LOCK. 2. Press • or _ to display the CH LOCK 3. Press AV• 1_ to highlight tile channel then press ENTER. V-CH_p 4. Repeat step 3 for other channels you want to unlock.

  • Page 48: Using The Front Panel Lock Feature

    Using the game timer This feature allows you to restrict the time which has chosen the video mode. When the time set up beforehand is passed, the last tuned channel will be selected automatically (The VIDEO LOCK is set to VIDEO). To set the game timer: 1.

  • Page 49: Adjusting The Picture

    Adjusting the picture Selecting the picture mode You can select from four picture modes: Sports, Standard, Preference. Sports Bright and dynamic picture (factory setting) Standard Standard picture setting (factory setting) Movie Movieqike picture setting (factory setting) Preference Your personal preferences* *(see "Saving your new preferencef' on page 50.) To select the picture mode: 1.

  • Page 50: Saving Your New Preferences

    Saving your new preferences You can save the picture qualities you adjusted (contrast, brightness, color, tint, and sharpness) in the PICTURE mode. To save your new preferences: 1. Press MENU, and then press • or • until the PICTURE appears. 2.

  • Page 51: Selecting The Video Input Source

    Resetting your picture quality adjustments The RESET function returns the picture quality adjustments _llowing factory settings: Contrast max (100) Color temperature ... cool DNR ... Brightness center (50) Color ... center (50) Mode ... Tint center (0) Sharpness center (50) To reset your picture quality ad)ustments: 1.

  • Page 52: Labeling The Video Input Sources

    Labeling the video input sources The video label feature allows you to label each input source for your TV from the following preset list of labels: Uses tile default label name Video cassette recorder DVD video Digital TV set-top box Satellite box : Cable box : DV1/HDCP...

  • 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, sound effects of TV programs and videos thai: are closed captioned (usually marked as "CC" • Text--An on-screen display of information current program, such as weather or stock data (when provided...

  • Page 54: Setting The On Timer

    Setting the ON-timer To set the ON-timer to turn tile TV on automatically: 1. Press MENU, and then press _ or • until the CUSTOM menu appears. 2. Press • or • to highlight ON. 3. After the number position starts to blink, press the Number buttons (0-9) to enter the length of time until the TV turns on automatically.

  • Page 55: Adjusting The Sound

    Adjusting the sound Muting the sound Press MUTE m temporarily reduce (1/2 MUTE) or turn off (MUTE) the sound. While the sound is reduced, the screen display "112 MUTE" or "MUTE" in the lower dght corner. Each time you press MUTE, the mute mode will change in the following order.

  • Page 56: Enjoying The Dolby Virtual Sound Feature

    Enjoying the Dolby Virtual sound feature The Dolby ®Virtual sound feature allows you to enjoy virtual surround sound from the TV's speakers. • tfyou connect a device (a game console, a DVD player or a DTV receiver, etc.) with analog audio output to standard (analog) audio terminals on the TV, and the input source is encoded with Dolby Surround ,D_ sound or Dolby Digital D,13=...
  • Page 57 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 • or • until the AUDIO menu appears. 2. Press • or • to highlight the item you want to adjust (BASS, TREBLE, or BALANCE).

  • Page 58: Speakers

    Using the sub-bass system (SBS) The sub-bass system allows you to enhance bass performance, even when the volume is low. To turn on the SBS: 1. Press MENU, and then press • or • until the AUD10 appears. 2. Press • or • to highlight SBS. 3.
  • Page 59 Selecting the Audio OUT sound This feature allows you to select the sound source (MAIN or POP) that is output from the AUDIO OUT terminals. Tl_is is useful when amplifying or recording the POP sound with external equipment while hearing tile sound of the main picture through the built-in speakers.

  • Page 60: Adjusting The Long Life Features

    Adjusting the long life features The long life settings (Picture shift, Reverse, White, and (;ray level) are to mitigate the phosphor burn-in of the plasma screen. Picture shift The picture moves around the screen intermittently. 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 • or • until the SET UP menu appears, 2, Press • or • to highlight WHITE. _E T _ONG LIFE E GTUFtE...

  • Page 62: Viewing The Demonstration

    Displaying on-screen Press RECALL to display tile following information on-screen: Antenna mode (when in TV mode) Channel number or video mode selected Remaining time of ON/SLEEP Channel label (if set) Stereo or SAP audio status V-CHIP rating status Picture size STEREO TV..pG •...

  • Page 63: Specifications

    Appendix Specifications , Design and specifications are subject to ch_ge without notice. = Never service or remodel the !_V set by yourself. Television System NTSC standard Channel Coverage VHF: 2 through 13 UHF: 14 through 69 Cable 'IV: Mid band (A-8 through A-l, A through i) Super band (1 through W) Hyper band (,_k through ZZ, *_, Ultra band (65 through 94, 100 through 125)

  • Page 64: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Before calling a service technician, please check tile following table for a possible cause of the problem and some solutions. Problem 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) Tofind the nearestTACP/TH_ Authorized ServiceStation: For plasmaTVspurchased in the United States,except Hawaii, visit TACP'sweb site at www.toshiba.eom/tacp, or call toll free t 800 631 3811. For plasmaTVspurchased in Hawaii,contact ToshibaHawaii, Inc., 327 KamakeeStreet, Honolulu, HI 96814, (8083 591 9281.

  • Page 66: Limited Canada Warranty

    "Troubleshooting"section,you find that serviceis needed: (1) Tofind the nearestTCL Authorized ServiceDepot, visit TCEs web site: www.toshiba.ca (2) Presentyour bill of sale or other proof of purchase to the Authorized Service Depot. AuthorizedICL Service Depot personnel wilt come to your homewhen warranty serviceis required.Depending on the type of repair required, either the...
  • Page 67 Index /S.B ANT 1/2 ... Antenna cables ... AUDIO OUT sound, selecting ... 5 9 Audio system connection ... 18 Auto aspect ... 38 Auto power off ... A/V cables ... Back of the TV ... 8 Cable converter box connection ...
  • Page 68 TOSHIBA AMERICA HEAD OFFICE/82 TOTOWA ROAD, WAYNE, NATIONAL SERVICE DIVISION:1420B TOSHIBA DRIVE, LEBANON, TOSHIBA HAWAII, HEAD OFFICE/327 KAMAKEE STREET, HONOLULU, TOSHIBA CANADA HEAD OFFICE/191 McNABB STREET MARKHAM, SERVICE CENTERS/TORONTO: 191 McNABB MONTREAL: 1643, NORTH SERVICE RD., TRANS-CANADA TEL: (514) 856-4100...

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