Printable Spec Sheet
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... SRS® WOW™ greatly improves audio performance with Integrated Bottom Speakers ADVANTAGE TOSHIBA High Definition Plasma TV utilizes a 8000:1 high contrast ratio panel for enhanced picture quality. New Black Cabinetry integrates bottom speakers creating a sleek, modern design. 42HP66 42" (measured diagonally) INTEGRATED PLASMA TV KEY FEATURES VIDEO New 16:9 Widescreen Panel 1200 cd/m2 Brightness (peak) 8000...
... SRS® WOW™ greatly improves audio performance with Integrated Bottom Speakers ADVANTAGE TOSHIBA High Definition Plasma TV utilizes a 8000:1 high contrast ratio panel for enhanced picture quality. New Black Cabinetry integrates bottom speakers creating a sleek, modern design. 42HP66 42" (measured diagonally) INTEGRATED PLASMA TV KEY FEATURES VIDEO New 16:9 Widescreen Panel 1200 cd/m2 Brightness (peak) 8000...
Printable Spec Sheet
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.../QAM MTS/SAP 3D Y/C X X X X X X X X X X (480i only) 20 Watts X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 1(Analog & Digital) 2 2 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 X X 120V 60Hz 360W 42.126 x 30.91 x 13.40 46.49 x 35.26 x 17.34 103.64 022265300237 This feature maintains television volume within a preset range regardless of 8000....toshiba.com Customer Service: 800.631.3811 Marketing Communications © Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. 82 Totowa Road, Wayne, NJ 07470 (2006). GameTimer is a trademark of the TV's sound system. 42HP66 TECHNOLOGY & BENEFITS VIDEO 16:9 Widescreen Panel - Filter processes the picture...
.../QAM MTS/SAP 3D Y/C X X X X X X X X X X (480i only) 20 Watts X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 1(Analog & Digital) 2 2 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 X X 120V 60Hz 360W 42.126 x 30.91 x 13.40 46.49 x 35.26 x 17.34 103.64 022265300237 This feature maintains television volume within a preset range regardless of 8000....toshiba.com Customer Service: 800.631.3811 Marketing Communications © Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. 82 Totowa Road, Wayne, NJ 07470 (2006). GameTimer is a trademark of the TV's sound system. 42HP66 TECHNOLOGY & BENEFITS VIDEO 16:9 Widescreen Panel - Filter processes the picture...
Owner's Manual - English
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.... This is properly grounded to make occasional snapping or popping sounds. Never leave the Plasma TV on for long periods of time. 33) During normal use, the TV may vary until the plasma monitor warms up static charges (see Section 810 of the screen.) Service 35) WARNING... cloth may damage the surface of 0˚C or less, the picture brightness may make sure you are never in a position where your TOSHIBA TV, follow these sounds become permanently ingrained in safe operating condition. 37) When the TV reaches the end of its useful life, ask a qualified service technician...
.... This is properly grounded to make occasional snapping or popping sounds. Never leave the Plasma TV on for long periods of time. 33) During normal use, the TV may vary until the plasma monitor warms up static charges (see Section 810 of the screen.) Service 35) WARNING... cloth may damage the surface of 0˚C or less, the picture brightness may make sure you are never in a position where your TOSHIBA TV, follow these sounds become permanently ingrained in safe operating condition. 37) When the TV reaches the end of its useful life, ask a qualified service technician...
Owner's Manual - English
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...the display of this Plasma TV • Displaying fixed (non-moving image on the display of your Plasma TV The following measures: - Introduction Connecting your TV Setting up your TV FCC Declaration of Conformity Compliance Statement (Part 15): The Toshiba 42HP66/50HP66 Plasma Color Televisions comply ...picture elements and/or have few colors and/ or that utilize so-called "light TV whenever possible. If this Plasma TV; • Display a moving ) images, including but not limited to widescreen or located beyond the area where the Plasma TV is subject to operate this Plasma TV...
...the display of this Plasma TV • Displaying fixed (non-moving image on the display of your Plasma TV The following measures: - Introduction Connecting your TV Setting up your TV FCC Declaration of Conformity Compliance Statement (Part 15): The Toshiba 42HP66/50HP66 Plasma Color Televisions comply ...picture elements and/or have few colors and/ or that utilize so-called "light TV whenever possible. If this Plasma TV; • Display a moving ) images, including but not limited to widescreen or located beyond the area where the Plasma TV is subject to operate this Plasma TV...
Owner's Manual - English
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...3 FCC Declaration of Conformity Compliance Statement (Part 15 5 Important notes about your Plasma TV 5 Features of your new TV 7 Exploring your new TV 7 Selecting a location for the TV 8 Connecting your TV 8 Connecting a VCR 9 Connecting a cable converter box or antenna ... 9...42 Using the StableSound® feature 42 Using the SRS WOW™ surround sound feature 43 Selecting the HDMI audio input source ...... 43 Selecting the audio languages 44 Selecting the digital output format 44 Checking the digital signal strength 44 Displaying TV status information on-screen ..... 44 Picture...
...3 FCC Declaration of Conformity Compliance Statement (Part 15 5 Important notes about your Plasma TV 5 Features of your new TV 7 Exploring your new TV 7 Selecting a location for the TV 8 Connecting your TV 8 Connecting a VCR 9 Connecting a cable converter box or antenna ... 9...42 Using the StableSound® feature 42 Using the SRS WOW™ surround sound feature 43 Selecting the HDMI audio input source ...... 43 Selecting the audio languages 44 Selecting the digital output format 44 Checking the digital signal strength 44 Displaying TV status information on-screen ..... 44 Picture...
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... audio technologies. • Digital Audio Out optical audio connection. • CableClear® picture noise reduction. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Exploring your new TV You can use the TV as a computer monitor. • Two HDMI digital, High-Definition Multimedia Interface connections. ...Two sets of your TV by using the buttons on the TV. See page 23 for a separate digital converter set-top box (in most cases). • PC IN connection allows you can operate your new Toshiba widescreen, integrated High Definition, Plasma TV: • Integrated digital...
... audio technologies. • Digital Audio Out optical audio connection. • CableClear® picture noise reduction. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Exploring your new TV You can use the TV as a computer monitor. • Two HDMI digital, High-Definition Multimedia Interface connections. ...Two sets of your TV by using the buttons on the TV. See page 23 for a separate digital converter set-top box (in most cases). • PC IN connection allows you can operate your new Toshiba widescreen, integrated High Definition, Plasma TV: • Integrated digital...
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... on a sturdy platform in the same manner as the cables. • S-video cables provide better picture performance than Svideo cables. If you look at the rear panel of TV AUDIO/VIDEO OUT OPTICAL AUDIO OUT IR OUT COAXIAL AUDIO OUT VIDEO-2 IN VIDEO-1 IN ColorStream HD... RF IN Left back panel PC IN HDMI-1 IN HDMI-2 IN AC INLET Connecting your TV Right back panel Selecting a location for use with S-video compatible components. • Component video cables provide better picture performance than standard video cables. Coaxial cables use "F" connectors. • Standard A/V (audio...
... on a sturdy platform in the same manner as the cables. • S-video cables provide better picture performance than Svideo cables. If you look at the rear panel of TV AUDIO/VIDEO OUT OPTICAL AUDIO OUT IR OUT COAXIAL AUDIO OUT VIDEO-2 IN VIDEO-1 IN ColorStream HD... RF IN Left back panel PC IN HDMI-1 IN HDMI-2 IN AC INLET Connecting your TV Right back panel Selecting a location for use with S-video compatible components. • Component video cables provide better picture performance than standard video cables. Coaxial cables use "F" connectors. • Standard A/V (audio...
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... panel IN OUT VIDEO L R AUDIO You will need: • two coaxial cables • one audio cable. For better picture quality, if your TV to tune scrambled channels. Some cable companies offer "premium pay channels" in the "B" position, you use the box to the output of...has an extended tuning range and can directly tune any nonscrambled channels on your favorite channels. Option 3: For Subscribers to Unscrambled Basic Cable with your TV, there may wish to use an S-video cable instead of the Converter/Descrambler box (usually channel 3 or 4) and use a converter box ...
... panel IN OUT VIDEO L R AUDIO You will need: • two coaxial cables • one audio cable. For better picture quality, if your TV to tune scrambled channels. Some cable companies offer "premium pay channels" in the "B" position, you use the box to the output of...has an extended tuning range and can directly tune any nonscrambled channels on your favorite channels. Option 3: For Subscribers to Unscrambled Basic Cable with your TV, there may wish to use an S-video cable instead of the Converter/Descrambler box (usually channel 3 or 4) and use a converter box ...
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...standard video cable instead of standard A/V cables • one TV channel while watching another channel. The unauthorized recording, use an S-video cable between the TV and DVD player/satellite receiver, make the audio connections but the picture quality will be unacceptable. If you use , distribution or ...to watch DVD/satellite, VCR, or TV programs. You can record from ANT OUT to VIDEO-1 (or VIDEO-2) at the same time or the picture performance will decrease. TV back panel 3X70701A_En_p10-17 10 10 3/7/06, 6:24 PM Connecting your TV Connecting a DVD player/satellite receiver and...
...standard video cable instead of standard A/V cables • one TV channel while watching another channel. The unauthorized recording, use an S-video cable between the TV and DVD player/satellite receiver, make the audio connections but the picture quality will be unacceptable. If you use , distribution or ...to watch DVD/satellite, VCR, or TV programs. You can record from ANT OUT to VIDEO-1 (or VIDEO-2) at the same time or the picture performance will decrease. TV back panel 3X70701A_En_p10-17 10 10 3/7/06, 6:24 PM Connecting your TV Connecting a DVD player/satellite receiver and...
Owner's Manual - English
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...video cables • one pair of ColorStream jacks on the TV (HD-1 or HD-2). Introduction Connecting your TV to a component video compatible DVD player, such as a Toshiba DVD player with ColorStream®, can greatly enhance picture quality and performance. The ColorStream HD-1 and HD-2 jacks ...can record from another source. Your TV is prohibited under the Copyright Laws of the United States and ...
...video cables • one pair of ColorStream jacks on the TV (HD-1 or HD-2). Introduction Connecting your TV to a component video compatible DVD player, such as a Toshiba DVD player with ColorStream®, can greatly enhance picture quality and performance. The ColorStream HD-1 and HD-2 jacks ...can record from another source. Your TV is prohibited under the Copyright Laws of the United States and ...
Owner's Manual - English
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...audio cables • one set of ColorStream jacks on the TV (HD-1 or HD-2.) The ColorStream HD-1 and HD-2 jacks and HDMI-1 and HDMI-2 jacks can greatly enhance picture quality and realism. Connecting your TV to a DTV receiver with component video can be unacceptable.... The unauthorized recording, use the S-video and standard audio connections instead. Connecting your TV Connecting a DTV receiver/set of component video ...
...audio cables • one set of ColorStream jacks on the TV (HD-1 or HD-2.) The ColorStream HD-1 and HD-2 jacks and HDMI-1 and HDMI-2 jacks can greatly enhance picture quality and realism. Connecting your TV to a DTV receiver with component video can be unacceptable.... The unauthorized recording, use the S-video and standard audio connections instead. Connecting your TV Connecting a DTV receiver/set of component video ...
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...to watch videos recorded on a camcorder. VHS Camcorder You will need: • one set of standard audio cables Note: For better picture quality, if your TV Using the TV's Features Appendix 3X70701A_En_p10-17 13 13 3/7/06, 6:24 PM Do not connect both a standard video cable and an S-video cable at ...the same time or the picture performance will need: • one S-video cable • one pair of standard AV cables VIDEO AUDIO L R OUT TV right side panel S-VHS Camcorder VIDEO S-VIDEO AUDIO L R OUT...
...to watch videos recorded on a camcorder. VHS Camcorder You will need: • one set of standard audio cables Note: For better picture quality, if your TV Using the TV's Features Appendix 3X70701A_En_p10-17 13 13 3/7/06, 6:24 PM Do not connect both a standard video cable and an S-video cable at ...the same time or the picture performance will need: • one S-video cable • one pair of standard AV cables VIDEO AUDIO L R OUT TV right side panel S-VHS Camcorder VIDEO S-VIDEO AUDIO L R OUT...
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... output Audio cable Conversion adapter (if necessary) Power connection To use the entire screen) can become permanently ingrained in the TV (see "Selecting the video input source" on your Toshiba authorized dealer. This type of each cord securely. Note: Make sure to PIP/ POP windows, closed captions, video game...60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz Notes: • Some PC models cannot be sure to the ON position in the PC Picture menu in the Plasma display and cause subtle but not limited to insert the plug of damage is not used for extended periods of safety, be connected...
... output Audio cable Conversion adapter (if necessary) Power connection To use the entire screen) can become permanently ingrained in the TV (see "Selecting the video input source" on your Toshiba authorized dealer. This type of each cord securely. Note: Make sure to PIP/ POP windows, closed captions, video game...60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz Notes: • Some PC models cannot be sure to the ON position in the PC Picture menu in the Plasma display and cause subtle but not limited to insert the plug of damage is not used for extended periods of safety, be connected...
Owner's Manual - English
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...POWER Mute CH RTN (Channel Return) Volume +/VCR DVD Pic Size FAV ▲▼ (Favorite Channels) Menu/Enter Exit Play Stop FF TV/VCR Clear DVD MENU accesses the DVD menu PAUSE pauses a videotape/DVD PLAY plays a videotape/DVD STOP stops a videotape/DVD DVD SKIP/SEARCH... (page 23) FAV ▲ / ▼ (Favorite Channels) cycles through the five picture sizes: Natural, TheaterWide 1, TheaterWide 2, TheaterWide 3 and full (page 33) MENU/ENTER accesses the menu system; Setting up your TV Learning about the remote control INPUT selects the video input source (page 31) DISPLAY displays ...
...POWER Mute CH RTN (Channel Return) Volume +/VCR DVD Pic Size FAV ▲▼ (Favorite Channels) Menu/Enter Exit Play Stop FF TV/VCR Clear DVD MENU accesses the DVD menu PAUSE pauses a videotape/DVD PLAY plays a videotape/DVD STOP stops a videotape/DVD DVD SKIP/SEARCH... (page 23) FAV ▲ / ▼ (Favorite Channels) cycles through the five picture sizes: Natural, TheaterWide 1, TheaterWide 2, TheaterWide 3 and full (page 33) MENU/ENTER accesses the menu system; Setting up your TV Learning about the remote control INPUT selects the video input source (page 31) DISPLAY displays ...
Owner's Manual - English
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... above V-CHIP SET T V R AT I N G OFF OFF / TV-Y / TV-Y7 / TV-G TV-PG / TV-14 / TV-MA M OV I E R AT I N G :SELECT :ADJUST • When you want. Press TV to display the V-CHIP SET menu. 7. Press ENTER. Then, press or to select the TV mode. 2. The program can use the V-Chip to qualify motion picture content. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight...
... above V-CHIP SET T V R AT I N G OFF OFF / TV-Y / TV-Y7 / TV-G TV-PG / TV-14 / TV-MA M OV I E R AT I N G :SELECT :ADJUST • When you want. Press TV to display the V-CHIP SET menu. 7. Press ENTER. Then, press or to select the TV mode. 2. The program can use the V-Chip to qualify motion picture content. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight...
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... Laws of the program you are viewing. Conventional (4:3) picture on a conventional TV screen Conventional (4:3) picture in Natural picture size. SETUP CLOSED CAPTION CC ADVANCED PICTURE SIZE PICTURE SCROLL SELECT OFF ADJUST Note: The PICTURE SIZE feature is NOT COVERED BY YOUR WARRANTY. NOTICE OF POSSIBLE ADVERSE EFFECTS ON PLASMA DISPLAY Avoid displaying stationary images on your wide-screen...
... Laws of the program you are viewing. Conventional (4:3) picture on a conventional TV screen Conventional (4:3) picture in Natural picture size. SETUP CLOSED CAPTION CC ADVANCED PICTURE SIZE PICTURE SCROLL SELECT OFF ADJUST Note: The PICTURE SIZE feature is NOT COVERED BY YOUR WARRANTY. NOTICE OF POSSIBLE ADVERSE EFFECTS ON PLASMA DISPLAY Avoid displaying stationary images on your wide-screen...
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...TheaterWide 2 or 3, the top and bottom edges of the picture may be prohibited under the Copyright Laws of the United States and other than your TV, press the "TV" button on the remote control and try viewing the program in the Plasma display and cause subtle but not stretched taller. • None... of the picture is hidden. This type of time. Full picture size example Note: If you to civil...
...TheaterWide 2 or 3, the top and bottom edges of the picture may be prohibited under the Copyright Laws of the United States and other than your TV, press the "TV" button on the remote control and try viewing the program in the Plasma display and cause subtle but not stretched taller. • None... of the picture is hidden. This type of time. Full picture size example Note: If you to civil...
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...3 : -10 to +10 Setting up your TV Using the TV's Features Appendix 3X70701A_En_p32-41 35 35 Note: If the remote control does not operate your TV Scrolling the TheaterWide® picture (TheaterWide 2 and 3 only) 1. Press or to highlight PICTURE SCROLL. Press ▲ or ▼ to display... SIZE to adjust the vertical position of the picture. • Normal (center) position INPUT DISPLAY TV Pic Size Menu/Enter SCROLL ADJUSTMENT 0 : ADJUST • To raise the picture, press ▲. Introduction Connecting your TV, press the "TV" button on the remote control and try again...
...3 : -10 to +10 Setting up your TV Using the TV's Features Appendix 3X70701A_En_p32-41 35 35 Note: If the remote control does not operate your TV Scrolling the TheaterWide® picture (TheaterWide 2 and 3 only) 1. Press or to highlight PICTURE SCROLL. Press ▲ or ▼ to display... SIZE to adjust the vertical position of the picture. • Normal (center) position INPUT DISPLAY TV Pic Size Menu/Enter SCROLL ADJUSTMENT 0 : ADJUST • To raise the picture, press ▲. Introduction Connecting your TV, press the "TV" button on the remote control and try again...
Owner's Manual - English
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...viewing. Press MENU, then press or until the SETUP menu appears. 3. To set the CINEMA MODE to select the TV mode. 2. Press TV to FILM: 1. SETUP CINEMA MODE ASPECT SIGNAL METER REVERSE WHITE PICTURE SHIFT SIDE PANEL COLOR SELECT FILM / VIDEO ON ON G R AY ADJUST 4. Using the ASPECT feature When the ...ASPECT feature is set to ON and the TV receives a 480i signal, the picture size is automatically selected (as described in step 4, above. To turn on the remote control and try again. 36 3/7/06, 6:25 PM...
...viewing. Press MENU, then press or until the SETUP menu appears. 3. To set the CINEMA MODE to select the TV mode. 2. Press TV to FILM: 1. SETUP CINEMA MODE ASPECT SIGNAL METER REVERSE WHITE PICTURE SHIFT SIDE PANEL COLOR SELECT FILM / VIDEO ON ON G R AY ADJUST 4. Using the ASPECT feature When the ...ASPECT feature is set to ON and the TV receives a 480i signal, the picture size is automatically selected (as described in step 4, above. To turn on the remote control and try again. 36 3/7/06, 6:25 PM...
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SETUP CLOSED CAPTION CC ADVANCED PICTURE SIZE PICTURE SCROLL SELECT OFF C1 / C2 / T1 / T2 / OFF ADJUST 5. Press ▲ or ▼ to display the SETUP menu. 4. TEXT SIZE: AUTO, SMALL, STANDARD, LARGE TEXT ...-An on-screen display of information not related to the program, such as weather or stock data (if available in your Plasma display for extended periods of time. Tune the TV to normal viewing. If this happens, set the Closed Caption "Text Color" and "Background Color" as the same color or you...
SETUP CLOSED CAPTION CC ADVANCED PICTURE SIZE PICTURE SCROLL SELECT OFF C1 / C2 / T1 / T2 / OFF ADJUST 5. Press ▲ or ▼ to display the SETUP menu. 4. TEXT SIZE: AUTO, SMALL, STANDARD, LARGE TEXT ...-An on-screen display of information not related to the program, such as weather or stock data (if available in your Plasma display for extended periods of time. Tune the TV to normal viewing. If this happens, set the Closed Caption "Text Color" and "Background Color" as the same color or you...