OWNER'S MANUAL
LCD Color TV
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.
42WL55A
42WL55E
42WL55T
Model number:
Serial number:
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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
A model: 220-240V, AC 50Hz, E model: 220-240V, AC 50/60Hz and T
model: 110-240V, AC 50/60Hz.
Check!
Ex. 220-240V AC, 50/60Hz
Do not use the TV outside the specified voltage range. It may cause a fire
or an electric shock.
WARNING ABOUT THREE-WIRE GROUNDING-TYPE PLUG:
Do not remove the earthing pin on the power plug. This system is
equipped with a three pin earthing-type power plug. This plug will
only fit an earthing-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you
are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician to
replace the wall outlet.
About the fuse
In a three pin earthing-type, the fuse fitted
in this plug is approved by ASTA or BSI to
BS1362. It should only be replaced by a
correctly rated and approved type and the
fuse cover must be refitted.
Do not defeat the purpose of the earthing plug.
Never insert or remove the power plug with wet hands.
This may cause electric shock.
Do not place the TV in an unstabilized location such as on a shaky
table, incline or location subject to vibration.
The TV may drop or fall down which may cause injury or damage.
The slots and openings in the cabinet must never be blocked or
covered.
• Do not place the TV so that it is facing upwards, or on its side.
• Do not place the TV into a closet or bookshelf where the ventilation is
poor.
• Do not spread a newspaper, tablecloth or curtain on the TV.
• When installing the TV against a wall, keep the TV at least 10 cm from
the wall.
• Do not place the TV on an unstable object, such as a carpet, or a
cushion, etc.
The inside of this TV will overheat if the ventilation holes are sealed,
which may result in a fire.
Never place the TV near a heater.
The surface of the cabinet or power cord may melt and result in fire or
electric shock.
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Introduction
Important Safety Instructions (continued)
Installation (continued)
Do not place the TV in locations exposed to high humidity levels such
as in a bathroom or close to a humidifier.
This may cause a fire or an electric shock.
Do not 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.
This may cause a fire or electric shock.
Install the TV in a horizontal, stable location. Connect between two
Sturdy tie
clips on the back of the TV and a wall, pillar, etc., with a sturdy tie and
clip of supplied accessories (see page 43).
(as short as possible)
If the TV is not installed securely, it may lean or fall over and cause an
injury.
Clip
Clip
Clip
Side view
Top view
Precautions for moving the TV
• When moving the TV, be sure to remove the power plug from the wall
outlet and disconnect the antenna cable and audio/video cables, any
steady ties. Fire or electric shock may result if the power cord is
damaged.
• When carrying the TV, at least two people are needed. Be sure to carry
it upright.
• Do not carry the TV with the screen facing up or down.
Precautions for installing on outdoor antenna
An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of
overhead power lines, or other electric light or power circuits.
If the antenna falls down or drops, it may cause injury or electric shock
accidents.
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Use
Do not place hot objects or naked 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.
When liquids are spilled or small items are dropped inside the TV, this
may cause a fire or an electric shock. If small objects drop inside the TV,
turn off the TV and remove the power plug from the outlet immediately
and contact a service technician.
Do not insert objects (metal or paper) or pour water inside the TV from
ventilation holes and other places.
These items may cause a fire or an electric shock.
If these objects are inserted inside the TV, turn off the TV and remove the
power plug from the outlet immediately and contact a service technician.
Be especially careful that children do not insert objects in the TV.
Do not stand or climb on the TV.
Be especially careful in households with children to prevent them from
climbing on top of the TV.
It may move, fall over, break, become damaged or cause an injury.
When the TV will not be used for a long period of time, such as during
vacation or travel, remove the power plug from the wall outlet for
safety.
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Introduction
Important Safety Instructions (continued)
Use (continued)
Do not pull on the power cord when removing the plug from the wall
outlet.
Always hold the plug firmly when removing it. If the power cord is
yanked, the cord may become damaged and fire or electric shock may
occur.
Do not cut, break, modify, twist, bunch up or bent the cord or apply
excessive force or tension to it.
Do not place heavy objects on the cord or allow it to overheat as this may
cause damage, fire or electric shock. Contact a service technician if the
power cord is damaged.
If there is thunder or lightning, do not touch the antenna cable or other
connected cables.
You may suffer an electric shock.
Service
Never repair, modify or disassemble the TV by yourself.
If it may cause a fire or an electric shock. Consult a service technician for
inspection and repairs.
When a malfunction occurs, or if smoke or peculiar smells comes from
the TV, turn off the TV and remove the power plug from the outlet
immediately.
Make sure that the smoke or smell has stopped, then contact a service
technician. If the TV is still used in this condition, it may then cause a fire
or an electric shock.
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Service (continued)
If the TV is dropped or the cabinet is broken, turn off the TV and
remove the power plug from the outlet immediately.
If the TV is still power used in this condition, it may cause a fire or an
electric shock or an injury. Contact a service technician for inspection.
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.
Dispose of the used lamp unit by the approved method for your area. For
disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities.
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.
■ Toshiba is not liable for any damage caused by neglect of the instructions described in the owner's manual.
■ Toshiba is not liable for any damage caused by misuse or malfunction through simultaneous use of this product and
the connected equipment.
Cleaning
Remove the power plug before cleaning.
Do not use solvents such as benzine or thinner to clean the TV.
–
–
These solvents may distort the cabinet or damage its finish.
If rubber or vinyl products remain in contact with the TV for a long
time, a stain may result.
If the cabinet becomes dirty, clean it with a soft, dry cloth.
When cleaning the surface of the LCD display:
–
Wipe the panel surface gently with a soft, dry cloth.
Periodically disconnect the power plug from the outlet and check it.
If dust has collected on the power plug connectors, clean off the dust.
This dust may cause a fire due to reduced insulation on the plug.
Clean here
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Introduction
Important information
Important information
About LCD screen
• If you have the LCD screen facing to the sun, the LCD screen will be damaged. Be aware of locating the TV in
the place such as window side or outside of the room.
• Do not press the LCD screen strongly or scratch it, and do not put anything on it. These actions will damage
the LCD screen.
About cabinet
• Do not spray volatile compounds such as insecticide on the cabinet.
This may cause a discoloration or damage the cabinet.
Some pixels of the screen do not light up
• The LCD display panel is manufactured using an extremely high level of precision technology, however
sometimes some pixels of the screen may be missing picture elements or have luminous spots. This is not a
sign of a malfunction.
About Interference
• The LCD display may cause interference in image, sound, etc. of other electronic equipment that receives
electromagnetic waves (e.g. AM radios and video equipment).
About using under the low temperature places
•
If you use the TV in the room of 0°C or less, the picture brightness may vary until the LCD monitor warms up.
This is not a sign of a malfunction.
About afterimage
• If a still picture is displayed, an afterimage may remain on the screen, however it will disappear.
This is not a sign of malfunction.
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Getting started
Installation
Connecting an antenna
Optimum reception of color requires a good signal and will generally mean that an outdoor antenna must be used.
The exact type and positioning of the antenna will depend upon your particular area.
Your Toshiba dealer or service personnel can best advise you on which antenna to use in your area.
Before connecting the antenna cable, turn off all main POWER switches.
Before connecting the antenna cable, remove the back terminal cover (see page 11).
VHF and/or
UHF antenna
300 Ω twin-lead feeder
75 Ω
antenna
terminal
Antenna adaptor
(not supplied)
TV back view
75 Ω coaxial cable
75 Ω
Plug
antenna
(not supplied)
terminal
Installing the remote control batteries
Effective range
Remove the battery cover.
Insert two R03 (AAA) batteries matching the –/+
polarities of the battery to the –/+ marks inside the
battery compartment.
within 5 m
Notes:
Caution:
• If the remote control does not operate correctly,
or if the operating range becomes reduced,
replace both batteries with new ones.
• Dispose of batteries in a designated disposal
area. Do not throw batteries into a fire.
• Attention should be drawn to the environmental
aspects of battery disposal.
• If the batteries are dead or if you will not use the
remote control for a long time, remove the
batteries to prevent battery acid from leaking
into the battery compartment.
• Do not mix battery types or combine used
batteries with new ones.
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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 36-38.
TV top
For the use of each control, see the pages in brackets.
TV top view
Top view
You can swivel the TV screen.
Swivel angle: 15 degrees to
left and right.
Input source
selection [29]
Volume – + [19]
Power [13]
[19]
Menu
[14]
MENU [14]
Program position
Menu
[14]
TV front
TV front view
Remote sensor
Power indicator (red)
On-timer indicator (green) [30]
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TV back
• Before the connecting external equipment etc., remove the back terminal covers (squeeze tabs ( mark in the figure
below) and pull covers).
TV back view
Right side view
(1)
Video input/
COMPONENT
VIDEO INPUT
terminals [37]
Power cord
Cable holder*
(3)
Back view
COMPONENT
VIDEO INPUT
terminals [37]
RGB/PC
Audio input [38]
Right
side view
MONITOR
output terminals
[37]
Antenna input [9]
RGB/PC input [38]
(2) Video 2
input terminals [36]
Headphone jack
(3.5 mm, stereo)
Headphones
(Not supplied)
* You can use the cable holder to hold antenna cable, video and audio cables etc.
When moving the TV, do not hold this holder.
Note:
Inserting the Headphone jack will mute the sound from all speakers and deliver normal stereo left and right sounds to the
headphones.
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Getting started
Learning about the remote control
Location of controls
For the use of each control, see the pages in brackets.
Teletext on/off [33 35]
–
CALL [17, 19]
Initial/index function for Teletext [35]
CALL
Power on/Standby [13]
(For Toshiba TV/VCR/DVD)
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Number buttons (0-9) [19, 30]
4
7
• Input source selection [29]
(
1 –
3, PC)
• To access sub-pages when in
teletext [33]
To return to the previous program [19]
Picture mode selection [22]
Picture size selection [20]
MENU [14]
MENU
EXIT
EXIT [15]
P
DVD MENU
DVD
MENU
• Menu
• Program position
• Teletext [34]
[14]
[19]
• Menu
[14]
• Volume – + [19]
OK
Teletext control buttons [33, 34]
(Four colored buttons: Red, Green,
Yellow, Blue)
OK [14, 29]
P
Stereo/bilingual selection [26]
Bass boost on/off [27]
Sound mute [19]
TV
Mode switch
VCR
DVD
TV : To control TV
VCR : To control VCR
DVD : To control DVD
When in VCR or DVD mode:
(Only for Toshiba VCR/DVD
players)
When in Teletext mode [35]:
? To reveal concealed text
v To hold a wanted page
to PAUSE
to EJECT
to SKIP-REWIND
to SKIP-FORWARD
to PLAY
^ To enlarge teletext display size
When in TV mode [35]:
y/X To select a page while
viewing a normal picture.
To select the time display.
to STOP
to REWIND
to FAST FORWARD
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Getting started
Turning the TV on
• Plug the power cord to a wall outlet.
Switching on the TV
TV top view
Press the
the TV or press the button
on the remote control.
Power button on
1
Mono
CALL
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Switching off the TV
Press the
Power button on the TV or press the button
on the remote control to switch to the standby mode.
Notes:
• When the TV will not be used for a long period of time, such as
during vacation or travel, remove the power plug from the wall
outlet.
• The TV will automatically turn off after approximately 15 minutes
if it is tuned to a vacant channel or a station that completes its
broadcast for the day. This function does not work in external
input or PC input mode.
MENU
EXIT
P
DVD
MENU
OK
• If power is cut off while you are viewing the TV, the Last Mode
Memory function turns on the TV automatically when power is
applied again. If power is going to be off for a long time and you
are going to be away from your TV, unplug the power cord to
prevent the TV from turning on in your absence.
P
TV
VTR
DVD
Note:
If you watch black and white programs
when the color system mode is set to
Auto, color noise may appear on the
screen. In this case, select the appropriate
Color system (For the system of each
country or region, refer to pages 17 and
42).
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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 or button to select main menu headings.
• Press the or button to select an item.
• Press the or button to select or adjust setting.
• Press the OK button to display the next menu.
Menu display chart
PICTURE
menu
Picture settings
2/2
On
Low
Auto
100
100
50
Black stretch
MPEG NR
DNR
PICTURE
PICTURE
Picture settings
Cinema mode
Picture settings
1/2
Back light
Picture settings
Cinema mode
OK
OK
Contrast
100
Contrast
Brightness
50
Color
Tint
Sharpness
MENU
0
0
MENU
EXIT
MENU
EXIT
Watch TV
Back
Watch TV
Back
EXIT
Back
Watch TV
SOUND
menu
SOUND
2/2
Off
Stable sound
SOUND
1/2
MTS
Auto
SOUND
1/2
Dual
Dual 1
Auto
Dual 1
0
0
0
Bass
Treble
0
0
MTS
Dual
Bass
0
Balance
WOW
0
Bass
Treble
Balance
WOW
OK
MENU
EXIT
Watch TV
Back
OK
MENU
EXIT
Watch TV
Back
SET UP
menu
SET UP
SET UP
Auto tuning
Auto tuning
English
OK
OK
OK
OK
Language
English
OK
OK
OK
OK
Language
Press OK key to start.
EXIT for no change.
!
OK
OK
Searching
Pos :2
Auto tuning
Auto tuning
Manual tuning
Program sorting
Picture position
Manual tuning
Program sorting
Picture position
EXIT
Stop
MENU
EXIT
Watch TV
Back
MENU
EXIT
MENU
EXIT
Watch TV
Back
Watch TV
Back
TIMER
menu
TIMER
TIMER
00:00
00:00
00
Sleep timer
On timer
00:00
00:00
00
Sleep timer
On timer
On timer Position
On timer Position
MENU
EXIT
MENU
EXIT
Watch TV
Back
Watch TV
Back
FUNCTION
menu
FUNCTION
FUNCTION
Teletext
FAST
Teletext
FAST
Teletext SW
1
On
1
1
On
1
Teletext SW
Gray screen
Side panel
1
Side panel
Gray screen
Side panel
MENU
EXIT
MENU
EXIT
Watch TV
Back
Watch TV
Back
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Selecting a language
Choose from seven different languages (English, Chinese (CS),
Malay, Thai, Vietnamese, Russian and Arabic) for the on-screen
display.
Press the MENU button, then
press the or button to
display the SET UP menu.
SET UP
Language
English
OK
CALL
Auto tuning
Manual tuning
Program sorting
Picture position
OK
OK
OK
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
MENU
EXIT
Watch TV
Back
Press the or button to
select Language.
SET UP
English
OK
OK
OK
OK
Language
Auto tuning
Manual tuning
Press the or button to
select the desired language.
Program sorting
Picture position
MENU
EXIT
Watch TV
Back
MENU
EXIT
P
DVD
MENU
OK
P
Notes:
In the video input mode (
•
1 -
3), Auto tuning, Manual
tuning and Program sorting are not available. Instead, Manual
setting appears in the SET UP menu (see page 29).
TV
• If you connect external equipment via component video source to
external input, Color system selection in the Manual setting menu
is not available.
VCR
DVD
• If you do not make a selection for a while, the menu display
disappears automatically.
• If you want to close the menu display instantly, press the EXIT
button.
• To return to the previous menu, press the MENU button.
• The
buttons function as the Program position P /P
buttons when there is no menu display on the screen.
• The buttons function as the Volume – buttons when
there is no menu display on the screen.
+/
• In the PC input mode, PC Setting appears in the SET UP menu
(see page 39).
• In the 480i or 576i input signals mode, you can select the Cinema
mode in the PICTURE menu (see page 24).
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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.
•
Use the Channel search operation if desired channels cannot be preset with the Auto tuning or if you would like to
preset channels to specific position numbers one by one.
System selection, Auto tuning
Press the MENU button, then
press the or button to
display the SET UP menu.
SET UP
English
OK
OK
OK
OK
Language
Auto tuning
Manual tuning
Program sorting
Picture position
Press the or button to
select Auto tuning.
CALL
MENU
EXIT
Watch TV
Back
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Auto tuning
Press the OK button to display
Press OK key to start.
EXIT for no change.
!
the Auto tuning menu.
MENU
EXIT
Watch TV
Back
Auto tuning
Press the OK button to start the
automatic search.
The search will begin for all
available stations.
Searching
Pos :2
EXIT
Stop
The slide bar will move along the line as the search
progresses.
MENU
EXIT
P
If you make a mistake, simply repeat steps 1-4 to start again
from the beginning.
DVD
MENU
When the automatic search is complete, the TV will
automatically return to the first program position.
OK
Press the P or P button to view the programmed
position.
P
Manual tuning
Press the MENU button, then
press the or button to
display the SET UP menu.
Press the or button to
select Manual tuning.
TV
SET UP
VCR
DVD
English
OK
OK
OK
OK
Language
Auto tuning
Manual tuning
Program sorting
Picture position
MENU
EXIT
Watch TV
Back
Manual tuning
Label
Press the OK button to display
the Manual tuning menu.
Press the or button to
select the program position you
want to arrange.
Prog. Sys.
1
2
3
4
5
6
B/G
B/G
B/G
B/G
B/G
B/G
OK
Select
MENU
EXIT
Watch TV
Back
Manual tuning
Program
Press the OK button to display
the breakdown menu.
Press the or button to
select an item, then press the
or button to select the item as
shown below.
1
A
B/G
Store
OK
MENU
EXIT
Watch TV
Back
C
E
A
G
D
B
F
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Manual tuning (continued)
A. Program position selection
B. Sound system (see page 42)
C. Color system (see page 42)
A : Automatic (factory set), 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
sound system selection is wrong. In such a case, select
another color and/or sound system (see page 42).
D. Program position skip selection
CALL
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Press the or button to turn the program position skip
option on “
” or off “
”.
The program position will then be skipped when you
select channels with the P or P button.
The “
” mark will appear beside a program position
number when you use the Number button on the remote
control.
E. Channel search operation
Press the button to search up the band or the button
to search down the band.
MENU
EXIT
P
DVD
MENU
Press the or button repeatedly until your desired
channel is displayed.
When a station/satellite is found, it will be displayed.
DO NOT PRESS ANY OTHER BUTTONS WHILE THE
SET IS TUNING.
OK
F. Auto Fine Tuning
Press the or button to turn the Auto Fine Tuning
option on “ ” or off “0”.
P
The Auto Fine Tuning function automatically corrects
slight fluctuations when receiving signals.
Manual Fine Tuning
While the Auto Fine Tuning turn off “0”, press the or
button so that the better picture and sound are obtained.
G. Label
TV
VCR
DVD
Station labels appear under the program position display
each time you turn on the TV, select a channel, or press
the CALL button.
To change or create station labels:
1) Press the or button repeatedly to select a
character for the first space, then press the button.
*(blank space)
2) Repeat step 1) to enter the rest of the characters. If you
would like a blank space in the label name, you must
choose a blank space from the list of characters.
Press the OK button to store your settings.
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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
press the or button to
SET UP
English
OK
OK
OK
OK
Language
display the SET UP menu.
Press the or button to
select Program sorting.
Auto tuning
CALL
Manual tuning
Program sorting
Picture position
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
MENU
EXIT
Watch TV
Back
4
7
Press the OK button to display
Program sorting
Label
Prog.
the Program sorting menu.
1
2
3
4
5
6
ABCD
EFGH
IJKL
MNOP
Press the or button to
select the channel ABCD, then
press the button.
Select
MENU
EXIT
Watch TV
Back
Program sorting
Label
MENU
EXIT
Prog.
P
Press the button to select the
new position “4”, then press
the button.
1
2
3
4
5
6
EFGH
DVD
MENU
IJKL
MNOP
ABCD
OK
Sort
Back
Store
EXIT
Watch TV
MENU
Program sorting
Label
Press the button to select the
channel MNOP, then press the
button.
Prog.
P
1
2
3
4
5
6
EFGH
IJKL
MNOP
ABCD
Press the button to select the
new position “1”, then press
the button.
Sort
Back
Store
MENU
EXIT
Watch TV
TV
VCR
DVD
Program sorting
Label
Prog.
1
2
3
4
5
6
MNOP
EFGH
Confirm new sorting list.
IJKL
ABCD
Select
MENU
EXIT
Watch TV
Back
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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
30
To mute the sound:
Press the
button. The word
Sound mute appears on the
screen.
Sound mute
CALL
Press the
button again to
restore the sound.
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
To change program position:
4
7
Enter the desired program
position number using the
Number buttons on the remote
control.
1
Mono
MNOP
For program positions below 10, use 0 and the required
number e.g., for program position 1.
You can also change the program position by using the P or
button.
P
MENU
EXIT
P
The program position will be displayed on the screen with
the Mono/Stereo/Dual audio status.
DVD
MENU
To switch between two program positions:
You can switch two program positions without entering actual
position number each time.
OK
Select the first program
2
3
EFGH
IJKL
Stereo
position you want to view.
P
Select the second program
position with the Number
buttons (0-9).
Dual
Press the
button. The
TV
previous channel will be
displayed.
VCR
DVD
Each time you press the
button, the TV will switch back and
forth between the two program positions.
To display the on-screen information:
Press the CALL button to
display the following on-screen
information.
The information will disappear
in 6 seconds.
4
ABCD
Stereo
• Program position or external input mode selected
• Program skip on/off information
• Label (if set)
Note:
The program position selection change
between different format channels takes
several seconds.
• Mono/Stereo/Dual audio status
To erase the display instantly, press the CALL button again.
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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.
Super live
This setting will enlarge the 4:3
image to fit the screen by
stretching the image vertically and
CALL
horizontally, holding the correct
proportions at the center of the
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
image.
Cinema
When watching “letterbox format”
films/video tapes, this setting will
eliminate or reduce the black bars
at the top and bottom of the screen
by zooming in and selecting the
image without distortion.
MENU
EXIT
Subtitle
P
When subtitles are included on a
letterbox format broadcast, this
setting will raise the picture so that
the most of text is displayed.
DVD
MENU
OK
Subtitle
14:9
P
Use this setting when watching a
14:9 broadcast.
Notes:
Wide
• Using the special functions to change
the size of the displayed image (e.g.
changing the height/width ratio) for the
purpose of public display or
Use this setting when watching a
wide-screen DVD, wide-screen
video tape or a 16:9 broadcast
(when available). Due to the range
of wide-screen formats (16:9, 14:9,
20:9 etc.), you may see bars on the
top and bottom of the screen.
commercial gain may infringe on
copyright laws.
• In the 720p/1081i input signals mode,
the picture size selection is wide only.
• If the aspect ratio of the selected format
is different from the one of the TV
transmission or video program, it can
cause a difference in vision. Change to
the correct aspect ratio picture size.
• When the PC input mode (see page 29)
is selected, the picture size selection is
wide or 4:3 only.
4:3
Use this setting to view a true 4:3
broadcast.
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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
press the or button to
display the SET UP menu.
CALL
SET UP
English
OK
OK
OK
OK
Language
Auto tuning
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Manual tuning
Program sorting
Press the or button to
select Picture position.
Picture position
4
7
MENU
EXIT
Back
Watch TV
Picture position
Press the OK button to display
the Picture position menu.
0
0
Horizontal position
Vertical position
Reset
OK
The menu will vary depending
upon the widescreen format
you have previously chosen.
MENU
EXIT
Watch TV
Back
MENU
EXIT
P
Press the or button to
select an item you want to
adjust.
DVD
MENU
Press the or button to
adjust the settings as required.
Horizontal position
0
OK
P
Reset (Picture position adjustment)
This function resets your picture position settings to the factory
settings.
TV
VCR
DVD
To reset the picture position:
Press the MENU button, then
press the or button to
SET UP
display the SET UP menu.
English
Language
Auto tuning
OK
OK
OK
OK
Manual tuning
Program sorting
Picture position
Press the or button to
select Picture position, then
press the OK button.
MENU
EXIT
Watch TV
Back
Picture position
Press the or button to
select Reset, then press the OK
button.
0
0
Horizontal position
Vertical position
Reset
OK
Notes:
• When the picture format is in Wide or
4:3 mode, only the Horizontal position
can be adjusted.
MENU
EXIT
Watch TV
Back
• The picture position adjustment is not
available for 720p/1080i input signals.
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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.
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Dynamic, Standard, Mild and
Memory (user-set) can be selected
cyclically.
Dynamic
4
7
Mode
Picture quality
Dynamic
Standard
Mild
bright and dynamic picture
standard picture
soft picture
Memory
the picture quality you set
MENU
EXIT
P
DVD
MENU
Note:
In the PC input mode (see page 29), this mode is not available.
OK
To adjust the basic picture quality:
Picture settings
1/2
Press the MENU button, then
press the or button to
display the PICTURE menu.
100
100
50
50
0
Back light
Contrast
Brightness
Color
P
Tint
0
Sharpness
Press the or button to
select the Picture settings
menu, then press the OK
button.
MENU
EXIT
Watch TV
Back
TV
VCR
DVD
Contrast
100
Press the or button to
select Back light, Contrast,
Brightness, Color, Tint or
Sharpness, then press the or
button to adjust the level.
Selection
Back light
Contrast
Brightness
Color
Pressing
darker
lower
darker
paler
lighter
higher
lighter
deeper
greenish
sharper
Note:
The Tint may only be adjusted on a tape
which has been recorded and played back
on an NTSC VCR.
Tint
Sharpness
reddish
softer
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To activate the black stretch
This function increases the strength of dark areas of the picture
which improves definition.
Picture settings
2/2
From the Picture settings
On
Low
Auto
Black stretch
MPEG NR
menu, press the or button
to select Black stretch on the
2nd page.
DNR
CALL
Normal
Color Temperature
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
MENU
EXIT
Watch TV
Back
Press the or button to
select On or Off.
On
Black stretch
To activate the MPEG NR (Noise Reduction)
If MPEG pictures include mosquito noise (grainy outlines around
images within the picture which may result depending on
MENU
EXIT
P
compression and conversion rates), it may be reduced by using this
function.
DVD
MENU
Picture settings
2/2
From the Picture settings
menu, press the or button
to select MPEG NR on the 2nd
page.
On
High
Auto
Black stretch
MPEG NR
DNR
OK
Normal
Color Temperature
MENU
EXIT
Watch TV
Back
P
High
Press the or button to
select Off, Low, Middle or
High.
MPEG NR
TV
Note:
VCR
DVD
In the PC input mode (see page 29), this function is not available.
To activate the DNR (Digital Noise Reduction)
If the received signal is weak and the picture is blurry, the picture
may be improved by using this function.
Picture settings
2/2
From the Picture settings
menu, press the or button
to select DNR on the 2nd page.
On
Black stretch
MPEG NR
High
Auto
Normal
DNR
Color Temperature
MENU
DNR
EXIT
Watch TV
Back
Auto
Press the or button to
select Auto, Low, Middle, High
or Off.
Note:
This function is available for 480i and 576i signals.
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Basic operation
Picture quality adjustment (continued)
To select the color temperature
You can change the tone of the picture by selecting from three preset
color temperatures: Cool, Normal or Warm.
Picture settings
2/2
Press the MENU button, then
press the or button to
display the PICTURE menu.
On
High
Auto
Black stretch
MPEG NR
DNR
CALL
Normal
Color Temperature
Press the or button to
select the Picture settings
menu, then press the OK
button.
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
MENU
EXIT
Watch TV
Back
4
7
Normal
Press the or button to
select Color Temperature on
the 2nd page, then press the
or button to select mode
you prefer.
Color Temperature
Cool
: Lends a blue hue to the picture.
MENU
EXIT
Normal : Neutral
P
Warm : Lends a red hue to the picture.
DVD
MENU
OK
To use the cinema mode
A movie film’s picture runs at 24 frames a second, whereas movie
P
software such as DVD, etc., that you enjoy watching on television at
home runs at 30 (NTSC) or 25 (PAL) frames a second. To convert
this signal to reproduce a smooth motion and picture quality, select
the On mode.
TV
Effective signal and setup conditions
• When the Video input mode is selected.
• When the input signal format is 480i and 576i signals.
VCR
DVD
Press the MENU button, then
press the or button to
display the PICTURE menu.
PICTURE
Picture settings
OK
On
Cinema mode
Press the or button to
select Cinema mode, then press
the or button to select On
or Off.
MENU
EXIT
Watch TV
Back
On
Cinema mode
Note:
A DVD movie with a subtitle is input from a DVD player, the
Cinema mode may not work correctly.
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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 or button to
SOUND
1/2
display the SOUND menu.
Auto
Dual 1
MTS
Dual
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
0
0
Bass
Treble
Balance
WOW
Press the or button to
select MTS, then press the or
button to select Auto or
Mono.
0
4
7
OK
MENU
EXIT
Watch TV
Back
Mono mode
If you experience noise or poor reception of any stereo/bilingual
program, set the MTS mode to Mono.
Noise will be reduced and reception may improve.
MENU
EXIT
P
Note:
DVD
MENU
If you experience noise with a particular program on whose channel
reception is usually good, try setting MTS mode to Auto, then
switch the
button to
Mono (monaural) (see page 26).
OK
Selecting the Dual 1 or Dual 2 mode
P
You can hear only Dual 1 or Dual 2 sound selected, whenever
bilingual programs are received.
Press the MENU button, then press the or button to
display the SOUND menu.
TV
VCR
DVD
Press the or button to
select Dual, then press the or
SOUND
1/2
Auto
to select Dual 1 or Dual 2.
MTS
Dual 1
Dual
0
0
Bass
Treble
Balance
WOW
0
OK
MENU
EXIT
Watch TV
Back
Notes:
• When the MTS setting is in Mono mode, the Dual menu is not
selectable.
• The Dual menu setting status remains even if the TV is turned off.
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Basic operation
Sound adjustment (continued)
Stereo/Bilingual selection
To select the stereo programs:
When a stereo program is
10
ABCD
Stereo
received,
Stereo appears.
CALL
Press the
button to select
the stereo/monaural mode.
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Stereo and
cyclically on the screen.
Mono appear
Stereo
4
7
Display
Stereo
Mono
Reception mode
Stereo
Monaural
To select the bilingual programs:
When a bilingual program is
MENU
EXIT
10
ABCD
Dual
P
received,
Dual appears.
DVD
MENU
Press the
button to select
OK
the sound to be heard. The
sound differs according to the
transmission system: NICAM
Dual
1
or German stereo/bilingual broadcast.
Dual 1,
Dual 2
P
and
Mono appear cyclically on the screen.
Sound to be heard
Display
German stereo/
NICAM
Sub I sound
Sub II sound
Main sound
bilingual broadcast
Main sound
Sub sound
—
TV
VCR
DVD
Dual 1
Dual 2
Mono
Note:
These settings are not stored in the TV memory.
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Sound quality adjustment
To adjust the sound quality:
Press the MENU button, then
press the or button to
display the SOUND menu.
SOUND
1/2
Auto
MTS
Dual 1
Dual
0
0
CALL
Bass
Treble
Balance
WOW
Press the or button to
select Bass, Treble or Balance.
0
OK
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
MENU
EXIT
Watch TV
Back
Press the or button to
adjust the level.
Bass
0
Selection
Pressing
Bass
Treble
Balance
weaker
weaker
decreases the
right channel
stronger
stronger
decreases the
left channel
MENU
EXIT
P
DVD
MENU
Bass boost
OK
To use the Bass boost:
Press the
button to display
Bass boost
70
Bass boost level.
P
While the Bass boost display is on the screen, press the
or button to adjust the Bass boost level.
+
–
To turn off the Bass boost, press
the button to display Bass
boost Off.
Bass boost
Off
TV
VCR
DVD
Note:
The Bass boost effect is active only when
the sound outputs from the speaker.
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Basic operation
Sound adjustment (continued)
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.
CALL
Press the MENU button, then
press the or button to
SOUND
1/2
Auto
MTS
display the SOUND menu.
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Dual 1
Dual
0
0
Bass
Treble
Balance
WOW
Press the or button to
select WOW, then press the OK
button.
0
4
7
OK
MENU
EXIT
Watch TV
Back
WOW
Press the or button to select
an item you want to adjust, then
press the or button to
Off
On
SRS 3D
FOCUS
TruBass
High
adjust the settings as required.
MENU
EXIT
Watch TV
Back
MENU
EXIT
P
•
•
•
SRS 3D: To turn On or Off the surround effect.
FOCUS: To turn On or Off the surround effect.
TruBass: To select your desired bass expansion level (Off, Low or
High).
DVD
MENU
OK
To use the Stable sound
When the signal source is changed, the Stable sound function limits
the high volume level to prevent extreme changes in volume. For
example, this will prevent the sudden increase in volume that often
happens when a TV program switches to a commercial.
P
From the SOUND menu, press
the or button to select
Stable sound on the 2nd page.
TV
SOUND
2/2
VCR
DVD
Off
Stable sound
Press the or button to
select On or Off.
MENU
EXIT
Watch TV
Back
Notes:
• If the broadcast is monaural, the SRS 3D
effect does not work.
• WOW, SRS and
® symbol are
trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.
• WOW technology is incorporated under
license from SRS Labs, Inc.
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Features
Input selection
Input selection
TV top view
To select input source:
OK:
Press and hold the
button or
press the OK button on the
remote control until the video
input mode list appears on the
screen, then press the or
button to select appropriate
input source (or press the
button on the top of the panel or
button on the remote control
repeatedly to select required
input source directly).
5
4
3
2
1
0
PC
3
:
(Press and hold)
2
1
1
PC
3
2
CALL
Ex. PC input mode
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
PC
Press the OK button.
1 (
2 (
3 (
(1), video 1 input),
(2), video 2 input),
(3), video 3 input), PC (
RGB/PC, PC input)
Manual setting:
Press the MENU button, then
press the or button to
display the SET UP menu.
SET UP
MENU
EXIT
P
English
Language
Manual setting
Picture position
OK
OK
DVD
MENU
Press the or button to
select Manual setting, then
press the OK button.
MENU
EXIT
Watch TV
Back
OK
P
Press the or button to
select an item, then press the
or button to select the item
as shown below.
Manual setting
Color system:Auto
A
EXT1
OK
MENU
Store
Back
EXIT
Watch TV
A
B
A. Color System
TV
VCR
DVD
Confirm that color system is set to “A” (Auto). If not, select
“A” with the or button.
B. Video label
The video label allows you to label each input source for your
TV.
To change or create video labels:
1) Press the or button repeatedly to select a character
for the first space, then press the button.
*(blank space)
Notes:
• To return to the TV mode from the PC
input mode, press the button.
• When the component video input or PC
input mode is selected, the
MONITOR output terminals (see
page 37) output audio signal only.
2) Repeat step 1) to enter the rest of the characters.
If you would like a blank space in the label name, you
must choose a blank space from the list of characters.
Press the OK button to store your settings.
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Features
Timer, Gray screen
Timer
The Timer is especially useful if you
want the TV to turn itself on or off after a
selected period of time.
Activation of the Timer is indicated by
the green “On-timer indicator”, on the
front of the TV (see page 10).
To select the timer menu:
Press the MENU button, then
press the or button to
display the TIMER menu.
TIMER
00:00
00:30
03
Sleep timer
On timer
On timer Position
Press the or button to
select the required timer mode
(On timer or Sleep timer (Turn
off the TV)).
TV top view
MENU
EXIT
Watch TV
Back
Press the Number buttons (0-9), or button to set the On
or Off delay time, e.g. on in 30 minutes and program 3
selected.
Press the EXIT button to exit the menu. When setting the On
timer, press the or button to select the On timer Position
and enter the program position number you want to watch.
Set the Standby mode by pressing the button on the
CALL
remote control or
Power button on the TV.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Note:
The time display will set by 10 minutes, up to 12 hours 50 minutes.
To activate Gray screen
With the Gray screen function On, the screen will automatically turn
gray and the sound will be muted when no signal is being received.
Press the MENU button, then
press the or button to
FUNCTION
MENU
EXIT
Teletext
FAST
1
On
1
display the FUNCTION menu.
P
Teletext SW
Gray screen
Side panel
DVD
MENU
Press the or button to
select Gray screen.
MENU
EXIT
Watch TV
Back
OK
Press the or button to select On or Off.
P
Note:
In the PC input mode (see page 29), the Gray screen is not available.
TV
VCR
DVD
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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 or button to
display the FUNCTION menu.
FUNCTION
CALL
Teletext
FAST
Teletext SW
Gray screen
Side panel
1
On
1
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Press the or button to
select Side panel.
MENU
EXIT
Watch TV
Back
4
7
Press the or button to
adjust the settings as required.
1
Side panel
MENU
EXIT
P
DVD
MENU
OK
P
TV
VCR
DVD
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Viewing teletext
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.
Press the MENU button, then
press the or button to
FUNCTION
CALL
Teletext
LIST
1
On
1
display the FUNCTION menu.
Teletext SW
Gray screen
Side panel
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Press the or button to
select Teletext.
MENU
EXIT
Watch TV
Back
Press the or button to select FAST or LIST mode.
MENU
EXIT
P
DVD
MENU
OK
P
TV
VCR
DVD
Note:
When you are watching the teletext
program, SET UP menu and FUNCTION
menu are not selectable.
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Viewing teletext
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
first page you see will be the initial page.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
In FAST mode, this displays the main subjects available and their
relevant page numbers.
In LIST mode, you will see the page numbers currently stored on
the each color button.
Sub-pages:
Once in this chosen page, if there are sub-pages they will
automatically load into memory without changing the one you are
reading. Arrows will appear alongside the page number, indicating
sub-pages which have loaded to the left or right of the one on the
screen. If there are many sub-pages, it will take a long time for them
all to load and this will depend on the speed with which the
broadcaster transmits them.
MENU
EXIT
P
DVD
MENU
OK
To access the sub-pages in memory, press the
then use the and buttons to view them.
(
) button,
P
Teletext SW adjustment
If reception is weak, the picture may appear blurred, and text may
not appear clearly on the screen. In this case, use this function to
make text appear clearer.
TV
VCR
DVD
Press the MENU button, then
press the or button to
display the FUNCTION menu.
FUNCTION
Teletext
LIST
3
On
1
Teletext SW
Gray screen
Side panel
MENU
EXIT
Watch TV
Back
Press the or button to select Teletext SW, then press the
or button to adjust 1, 2 or 3 modes.
Notes:
• This function may not be available in some cases.
• Only in the antenna input signal mode, this function is available.
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Viewing teletext
Teletext – FAST and LIST modes
Using FAST mode
There are two Modes: FAST will display
FASTEXT, if available. LIST will display your
four favorite pages. In either mode, as an
alternative to the colored buttons, you can
access a page by entering a 3-digit number,
using the Number buttons on the remote
control, or to advance to the next page, press
the P ( ) button, to go back to the previous
Press the
teletext.
button to access
100 Sport
14:57:55
If FASTEXT is available, you will
see 4 colored titles at the base of
the TV screen. To access any given
subject, simply press the relevant
colored button on the remote
control.
If FASTEXT is not available, you
can access any page simply by entering
a 3-digit page number or pressing the
corresponding colored button.
Football Baseball
Racing Swimming
Blue
Green
Red
page press the P
(
) button.
Yellow
To change between FAST and LIST, see page 32.
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
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
100 TEXT M00
14:58:55
Press the
teletext.
button to access
The four choices at the bottom
of the screen are now number –
100, 200, 300 and 400, which
have been programmed into
the TV’s memory.
100
200
300
400
Blue
Green
Red
Yellow
To view these pages, use the
colored prompt buttons.
e.g. press the Green button to
view page 200.
MENU
EXIT
P
DVD
MENU
100 TEXT M00
14:58:59
If you want to change these
stored pages, press the colored
button for the color you want
to change.
OK
e.g. Press the Green button and
enter the 3-digit number.
P
R
B
100
250
300
400
G
Y
This number will change in the
top left of the screen and in the
colored highlight.
TV
VCR
DVD
Press the OK button to store your choice. The bars at the
bottom of the screen will flash white.
You may view other pages by simply entering the 3-digit
page number – but DO NOT press the OK button or you will
lose the favorite already stored.
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Viewing teletext
Teletext – Control buttons
• Below is an introduction to the teletext buttons on your remote control and their functions.
Teletext buttons on the remote control
Note:
To display a page of teletext:
button to display teletext. Press again to
superimpose the teletext over a normal broadcast picture. Press
again to return to normal TV mode.
It will not be possible to change
program position while in Teletext
mode, you will have to cancel the
teletext first by pressing the
button to return to a normal TV picture.
Press the
To display an index/initial page:
In FAST-mode
Press the
button to access the index page. The one
displayed is dependant on the broadcaster.
CALL
In LIST-mode
Press the
button to return to the 100 page or initial page.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
To reveal concealed text:
Some pages cover topics such as quizzes and jokes. To discover the
solutions, press the
button.
To hold a wanted page:
This function is included as it is part of the broadcast teletext system
but you will not need it as this TV allows you to control the display
of sub-pages.
MENU
EXIT
To enlarge the teletext display size:
P
DVD
MENU
Press the
button once to enlarge the top half of the page, press
again to enlarge the bottom half of the page. Press again to revert to
the normal size.
OK
To select a page while viewing a normal picture:
When in teletext mode, if a page selection is made and then the
button is pressed, a normal picture will be displayed. The TV
will indicate when the page is present by displaying the title bar of
the text page at the top of the screen. Press the
the page.
P
button to view
TV
To select the time display:
VCR
DVD
9:56 and 25 seconds p.m.
If you press the
button while
watching a normal TV broadcast, you
will see a time display from the
broadcaster. It will remain on the
screen for about 5 seconds.
21:56:25
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Equipment connections
Side connections
•
You can connect a wide variety of auxiliary equipment via the terminals located on the right side of the TV
(2).
Connection example
Please always refer to the owner’s manual of the equipment to be connected for full details.
TV back view
Right side
view
Camcorder
Video Games
• To select the side inputs, press and hold the
button until the video input mode list appears on the screen, then
press the or button to select 2 (see page 29), then press OK.
• Before connecting any external equipment, turn off all main power switches.
• If you connect mono sound equipment to
on the TV.
(2), connect the audio output of the equipment to the L/MONO jack
• You can enjoy Video Games with this TV. However shooting games, which shoots at a target on the TV screen with
a light gun, may not work because of the LCD Color TV properties.
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Equipment connections
Back connections
Connection example
DVD video player
(with component
video outputs)
TV right side view
Back view
or
VCR
Computer
Set Top Box
VCR (Recording)
• Before connecting any external equipment, turn off all main power switches.
• Before connecting any external equipment, remove the back terminal covers (see page 11).
• The unauthorized recording of television programs, video tapes and other materials may infringe upon the
provisions of copyright laws.
• The COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT consists of three component video jacks (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR) and provides the
best picture performance. These jacks can only be used with the component video compatible equipment e.g. DVD
video player etc.
• Connect either the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT terminals or VIDEO input terminal ( (1)), whichever terminal
is used. Do not connect both of these terminals.
• Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV.
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Equipment connections
Connecting a computer
• Before connecting PC and audio cables, remove the back terminal covers (see page 11).
• An analog RGB (15 pin) computer cable can be connected.
To connect a computer
TV right side view
TV back view
Audio cable
for PC-to-TV
connection
Computer
Mini D-sub
15 pin
RGB PC cable
Conversion adapter
(if necessary)
Connect a PC cable from the computer to the RGB/PC terminal on the back of the TV.
The following signals can be displayed:
• VGA: VESA 640 x 480 @ 60 Hz • SVGA: VESA 800 x 600 @ 60 Hz • XGA: VESA 1024 x 768 @ 60 Hz
However, these signal formats are converted to match the number of pixels of the LCD panel.
Therefore, the TV may not display small text properly.
Notes:
• Some PC models cannot be connected to this TV.
• There is no need to use an adapter for computers with DOS/V compatible mini D-sub 15 pin terminal.
• A bar may appear in the upper, lower, right or left side of the screen, or parts of the picture may be obscured
depending on some signals. This is not the malfunction.
• If the edges of the picture are stretched, readjust the picture position adjustment in the PC Setting menu.
• Depending on the specification of the PC you are playing the DVD-Video on, and the DVD’s title, some scenes may
be skipped, or you may not be able to pause during multi-angle scenes.
Signal names for mini D-sub 15 pin connector
Pin No.
Signal name
Pin No.
Signal name
NC
Ground
NC
Pin assignment for RGB/PC
terminal
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
R
G
B
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
15
10
5
11
6
1
NC (not connected)
NC
Ground
Ground
Ground
NC
H-sync
V-sync
NC
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Equipment connections
PC setting
• In the PC input mode, you cannot select the Color, Tint, Black stretch, MPEG NR and DNR in the Picture setting
menu and Cinema mode (see page 14).
• 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
appears on the screen, then press the or and OK buttons in
order to select the PC input mode (see page 29).
To adjust the Picture size/position:
CALL
Press the MENU button, then
press the or button to
SET UP
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
English
display the SET UP menu.
Language
PC Setting
OK
4
7
Press the or button to
select PC Setting.
MENU
EXIT
Watch TV
Back
PC Setting
1/2
Press the OK button to display
the PC Setting menu.
0
0
0
0
0
0
Horizontal position
Horizontal width
Vertical position
Vertical height
Clock phase
MENU
EXIT
Sampling clock
P
MENU
EXIT
Watch TV
Back
DVD
MENU
Press the or button to
select an option you want to
adjust. (Picture size/position
menu: Horizontal position,
Horizontal width, Vertical
position and Vertical height)
OK
P
Horizontal position
0
Press the or button to
adjust the settings as required.
TV
VCR
DVD
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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 synchronize 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.
This function enables you to adjust it and optimize the picture.
• The Reset function adjusts the PC Setting (for all VGA, SVGA and XGA) to the factory settings.
To adjust a PC setting (continued)
First press and hold the
button until the video input mode list
appears on the screen, then press the or and OK buttons in
order to select the PC input mode (see page 29).
To adjust the Clock phase of the picture:
CALL
Press the MENU button, then
press the or button to
SET UP
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
English
Language
display the SET UP menu.
Press the or button
to select PC Setting.
PC Setting
OK
4
7
MENU
EXIT
Watch TV
Back
PC Setting
1/2
Press the OK button, then press
the or button to select
Clock phase.
0
0
0
0
0
0
Horizontal position
Horizontal width
Vertical position
Vertical height
Clock phase
Sampling clock
MENU
EXIT
Watch TV
Back
MENU
EXIT
P
DVD
MENU
Press the or button to
obtain a clear picture.
Clock phase
0
OK
To adjust the Sampling clock:
From the PC Setting menu,
press the or button
to select Sampling clock.
PC Setting
1/2
0
0
0
0
0
0
Horizontal position
Horizontal width
Vertical position
Vertical height
Clock phase
P
Sampling clock
MENU
EXIT
Watch TV
Back
Press the or button to
optimize the picture.
Sampling clock
0
TV
VCR
DVD
To reset the PC Setting:
PC Setting
2/2
From the PC Setting menu,
press the or button to
select Reset on the 2nd page.
0
OK
Reset
MENU
EXIT
Watch TV
Back
Press the OK button.
Note:
The optimum points of the clock phase
and sampling clock adjustments may be
incomprehensible according to the input
signals.
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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
TV will not turn on
Solution
• Make sure the power cord is plugged in, then press
• The remote control batteries may be dead. Replace the batteries.
.
No picture, no sound
No sound, picture OK
• Check the antenna connections.
• The sound may be muted. Press
• The station may have broadcast difficulties. Try another channel.
+,
– or
.
Poor sound, picture OK
Poor picture, sound OK
• The station may have broadcast difficulties. Try another channel.
• Check the antenna connections.
• The station may have broadcast difficulties. Try another channel.
• Adjust the PICTURE menu.
Poor reception of broadcast channels
• Check the antenna connections.
• The station may have broadcast difficulties. Try another channel.
• Make sure the Color system is properly set.
Teletext problems
Multiple images
• Check the antenna connections.
Good performance of text depends on a good strong broadcast signal.
• The station may have broadcast difficulties. Try another channel.
• Antenna reception may be poor. Use a high directional outdoor
antenna.
• Check if the direction of the antenna has changed.
Poor color or no color
• The station may have broadcast difficulties. Try another channel.
• Adjust the Tint and/or Color in the PICTURE menu.
The remote control does not operate
• Remove all obstructions between the remote control and the remote
control sensor in the TV.
• The remote control batteries may be dead. Replace them with new
ones.
• Check that the TV/VCR/DVD switch on the remote control is
properly set.
Some pixels of the screen do not light up
• The LCD display panel is manufactured using an extremely high
level of precision technology, however, sometimes some pixels of the
screen may be missing picture elements or have luminous spots. This
is not a sign of a malfunction.
The brightness of the screen comes
down, or flickers of the screen are
caused, or some parts of the screen do
not light up.
• When you just buy and start to use this TV, a flickering may be
caused in the screen. In this case, switch off the TV, then switch on it
again to cure the condition.
• The cold cathode fluorescent lamp used for the back light on this TV
has longevity. When the brightness of the screen comes down, or the
flickers of the screen are caused, or some parts of the screen do not
light up, it may reach the end of its life. Contact a service technician.
The picture brightness varies when you
switch the TV on.
• If you switch the TV on at 0°C and under, wait until the display
warms up.
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Reference section
Broadcast system, Specifications
Broadcast transmission systems of each country or region
System
Area
Country or Region
Color
Sound
Bahrain, Kuwait, Israel, Oman, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Yemen, etc.
Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, etc.
PAL
B/G
China
China Hong Kong
PAL
PAL
SECAM
SECAM
NTSC
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL
NTSC
D/K
I
B/G
D/K
M
B/G
I
N
Asia
M. E.
Iraq, Islamic Republic of Iran, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, etc.
Russian Federation, etc.
Myanmar, etc.
Australia, New Zealand, etc.
Republic of South Africa, etc.
Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, etc.
Brazil
Oceania
Africa
South
M
M
America
Chile, Colombia, etc.
Note:
PAL, SECAM and NTSC 3.58 (MHz) are different color signal broadcast transmission systems applicable to different
countries or region. NTSC 4.43 (MHz) is used in special VCRs to playback NTSC recorded video tapes through PAL
television equipment.
LCD color television
Model
Power source
42WL55A, 42WL55E, 42WL55T
42WL55A
42WL55E
42WL55T
220V - 240V AC, 50 Hz
220V - 240V AC, 50/60 Hz
110V - 240V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
Dimensions
Mass (Weight)
240 W, 0.5 W (standby)
1,044 mm (W) 757 mm (H) 352 mm (D)
34.7 kg
Television system
Channel coverage:
(Antenna input)
PAL
PAL
PAL
B/G (CCIR)
VHF
2 - 12
UHF
CATV
VHF
21 - 69
X - Z+2, S1 - S41
I
(UK)
-
UHF
CATV
21 - 69
-
D/K (CHINA) VHF
1 - 12
UHF
13 - 57
CATV
Z1 - Z38
SECAM B/G (CCIR)
SECAM D/K (OIRT)
VHF
2 - 12
UHF
CATV
VHF
21 - 69
X - Z+2, S1 - S41
1 - 12
UHF
CATV
VHF
UHF
CATV
21 - 69
X1 - X19
NTSC
NTSC
M
M
(US)
2 - 13
14 - 69
A6 - A1, A - W, AA - ZZ, AAA, BBB
(JAPAN) VHF
UHF
1 - 12
13 - 62
CATV
M1 - M10, S1 - S41
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
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LCD color television (continued)
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
PAL, SECAM, NTSC 3.58/4.43
16 : 9
Aspect ratio
Visible size (diagonal)
Number of pixels
Audio power
Speakers
106.7 cm
1366 (H) dots × 768 (V) dots
10 W + 10 W (10% THD)
Main: 60 × 120 mm 4pcs.
Tweeter: 33 mm (round) 2pcs.
Input/Output terminals
(1) Input
Component video Y, PB/CB, PR/CR
or Phono jacks
Phono jacks
A/V
A/V
(2) Input
(3) Input
Component video Y, PB/CB, PR/CR
Phono jacks
Phono jacks
Mini D-sub 15 pin Analog RGB
3.5 mm stereo mini jack
3.5 mm (Diameter) stereo
Audio L/Mono +R
A/V
MONITOR Output
RGB/PC
Audio
Input
Input
Headphone jack
Operating condition
Supplied accessories
Temperature
Humidity
0°C - 35°C
20% - 80% (No moisture condensation)
Owner’s manual (1), Remote control (1), Batteries (2),
Clip (1)
This is used to fix the TV to
a wall, pillar, etc. (see page 4).
• Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
• Never service or remodel the TV by yourself. It may expose you to a fire hazard or dangerous voltages.
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