Toshiba ZP38 Series Owner's Manual
Toshiba ZP38 Series Owner's Manual

Toshiba ZP38 Series Owner's Manual

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ZP38 Series

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  • Page 1 TOSHIBA Colour television Owner’s manual ZP38 Series...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SETTING UP Safety precautions – Some do’s and don’ts for you to be aware of The remote control – an at-a-glance guide Connecting external equipment Connecting the speakers Front connections and controls Selecting the language Auto tune Manual tune – an alternative to Auto tuning Programme skip Sorting programme positions CONTROLS...
  • Page 3: Air Circulation

    This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken to obtain the best results and for safety to be assured. Please read the points below for your own safety. They are of a general nature, intended to help with all electronic consumer products and some points may not apply to the goods you have just purchased.
  • Page 4: The Remote Control - An At-A-Glance Guide

    Simple at-a-glance reference of your remote control. To bring up on-screen information and for the teletext initial/index function Number buttons To return to the previous programme Selectable picture preferences On-screen Menus Dolby Surround To select mode When in VCR or DVD mode: press to PAUSE press...
  • Page 5: Setting Up

    Connecting external equipment Before connecting any external equipment, turn off all main power switches. WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU USE SCART LEADS IN ADDITION TO AERIAL CABLES WHEREVER POSSIBLE Aerial cables: Connect the aerial to the socket on the rear of the television.
  • Page 6: Connecting The Speakers

    Connecting the speakers In order to enjoy the full benefits of Surround Sound/Dolby Digital it is necessary to connect two rear surround speakers and two front extension speakers. External Hi-Fi speaker specifications must be 8 ohm, 10W minimum. Positioning the speakers Positioning the speakers Front Extension (Main) Speaker...
  • Page 7: Front Connections And Controls

    Front connections and controls A wide variety of external equipment can be connected via the sockets located behind the flap on the TV. Do not use the S-Video and Video sockets at the same time. Press the centre of the flap to open it. Whilst all the necessary adjustments and controls for the TV are made using the remote control, the buttons on the TV may be used for some functions.
  • Page 8: Selecting The Language

    Selecting the language, Auto tune Before running Auto tune put your decoder and video recorder to Standby. To set up the TV use the buttons on the remote control as detailed on page 4. To choose the required language, press MENU and use R to select Set up from the top bar.
  • Page 9: Manual Tune - An Alternative To Auto Tuning

    As an alternative to Auto tuning, the TV can be tuned-in manually using Manual tuning. For example: if the television cannot be connected to a video/decoder with a Scart lead. Use S and R to move across the screen and select any of these Manual Tune options. Programme System Programme: The number to be pressed on the remote control.
  • Page 10: Programme Skip

    Each signal will show on the television, if it is not your VCR, press P again to restart the search. When your VCR signal is found, press R to move along to Station. With P , Q, S and R put in the required characters, e.g.
  • Page 11: Sorting Programme Positions

    Sorting programme positions, General and sound controls Sorting programme positions Programme sorting is an easy way of storing each channel on the programme position of your choice. Select Programme sorting from the Set up menu. Set up Language Colour Auto tuning Manual tuning Programme sorting Teletext...
  • Page 12: Widescreen Viewing

    Depending on the type of broadcast being transmitted, programmes can be viewed in a number of formats. Press the button repeatedly to select between Super live, Cinema, Subtitle, 14:9, Wide and 4:3. Please note: Whenever the MENU button is pressed the picture size setting will change while the menus are ON the screen.
  • Page 13: Colour Temperature

    Picture preferences This television offers the choice of personalising the picture style. Press to view the different styles available: Picture mode-1 to 3 are preset options and Picture mode-M stores your own settings: Select Picture from the top menu bar. Picture Contrast Brightness...
  • Page 14: Still Picture

    Picture controls Picture size/position The picture position may be adjusted to suit personal preference. Select Feature Menu from the top menu bar, then using Q select Picture size/position. Feature menu AV connection Picture size/position Surround set up Panel lock Automatic format Blue screen Geomagnetic Press R to view the options available for the...
  • Page 15: The Timer And Time Display - Setting The Tv To Turn On And Off, Time Display

    The timer, time display, panel lock and stereo/bilingual transmissions The Timer The TV can be set to turn itself ON or OFF after a certain time. Select Timer from the top menu bar. Timer Off timer On timer 0 – 9 : To set EXIT : To exit...
  • Page 16: Input Selection And Av Connections - Input And Output Sockets For Connected Equipment

    Input selection and AV connections Defining the INPUT and OUTPUT sockets so that the television recognises connected equipment. See page 5 for a clear view of the back connection recommendations. Most VCRs and decoders send a signal through the Scart lead to switch the TV to the correct Input socket.
  • Page 17: Dolby Digital

    Dolby Digital is available from DVD players, some games console players, etc. These must be connected using a Scart or phono lead for the picture and an optical or a coaxial cable for the sound. Arrange the speakers as shown on page 6 then set up the TV as follows: Connect the DVD to the TV using phono leads to the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT or a Scart lead...
  • Page 18: Dolby Pro Logic

    Digital Surround Processor Dolby Pro Logic – Surround test mode Dolby Pro Logic is available on many TV broadcasts as well as video tapes and some DVDs. It uses a combination of 4 speaker channels – front-left, centre, front-right and two rear. If external front speakers are not connected, the left and right front channels will be delivered through the speakers in the TV and a centre channel will not be heard.
  • Page 19: Teletext

    For further information on your particular text system(s), see the broadcast teletext index page or, consult your local Toshiba dealer. The four coloured choices at the bottom of the screen are numbers – 100, 200, 300 and 400, which have been programmed into the TV’s memory.
  • Page 20: Control Buttons

    Below is a guide to the functions of the remote control teletext buttons. To display an index/initial page: AUTO Press to access index pages. The one displayed is dependant on the broadcaster. LIST Press to return to the page currently stored on the button.
  • Page 21: Questions And Answers

    Below are the answers to some of the most common queries. Why is there no sound or picture? Check the mains switch is on and check all connections. Check the TV is not in standby mode. There IS a picture, but why is there little or no colour? When using an external source, for instance, a poor quality video tape, if there is little or no...
  • Page 22 uestions Why are there problems with teletext? Good performance of text depends on a good strong broadcast signal. This normally requires a roof or loft aerial. If the Text is unreadable or garbled, check the aerial. Go to the main index page of the teletext service and look for the User Guide.
  • Page 23: Important Information

    Furthermore, under no circumstances shall Toshiba be liable for any consequential loss and/or damage including but not limited to the following, loss of profit, interruption of business, the loss of recorded data whether caused during normal operation or misuse of the product.
  • Page 24: Index, Specifications And Accessories - Information On Your Television

    Accessories Remote control 2 batteries (UM-4, AAA, IEC R03 1.5V) Surround speakers © Toshiba Information Systems (U.K.) Limited Toshiba Information Systems (U.K.) Limited Specification is subject to change without notice. Originated by Kensa Creative Solutions, Saltash, Cornwall. Page ....

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