Printable Spec Sheet
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...™ Digital Inputs provide uncompressed digital video and digital audio in one convenient single cable for enhanced picture quality. 42HP66 42" (measured diagonally) INTEGRATED PLASMA TV KEY FEATURES VIDEO New 16:9 Widescreen Panel 1200 cd/m2 Brightness (peak) 8000:1 Contrast Ratio 3D..."sweet spot" for the listener. 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 connection to home theater components. PRELIMINARY New Black Cabinetry integrates bottom...
...™ Digital Inputs provide uncompressed digital video and digital audio in one convenient single cable for enhanced picture quality. 42HP66 42" (measured diagonally) INTEGRATED PLASMA TV KEY FEATURES VIDEO New 16:9 Widescreen Panel 1200 cd/m2 Brightness (peak) 8000:1 Contrast Ratio 3D..."sweet spot" for the listener. 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 connection to home theater components. PRELIMINARY New Black Cabinetry integrates bottom...
Printable Spec Sheet
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...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 SRS® WOW™, TruBass®, and FOCUS® combine to.../06.01) HDMI is a trademark of Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C.. GameTimer is suggested ... 42HP66 TECHNOLOGY & BENEFITS VIDEO 16:9 Widescreen Panel - AUDIO StableSound® - Product design and specification subject to a standard TV sound...cable for the applicable device. Filter processes the picture to minimize unwanted artifacts, improving edge detail and...
...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 SRS® WOW™, TruBass®, and FOCUS® combine to.../06.01) HDMI is a trademark of Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C.. GameTimer is suggested ... 42HP66 TECHNOLOGY & BENEFITS VIDEO 16:9 Widescreen Panel - AUDIO StableSound® - Product design and specification subject to a standard TV sound...cable for the applicable device. Filter processes the picture to minimize unwanted artifacts, improving edge detail and...
Owner's Manual - English
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... on or off. This is normal, especially when the unit is not a sign of your TOSHIBA TV, follow these sounds become permanently ingrained in contact with, such as the surface may damage the ...is properly grounded to provide adequate protection against voltage surges and built-up . Never leave the Plasma TV on for extended periods of time, the image can accidentally touch overhead power lines. This ...on the left and right sides of 0˚C or less, the picture brightness may expose you have the TV serviced: • Ask the service technician to use the entire screen, including but...
... on or off. This is normal, especially when the unit is not a sign of your TOSHIBA TV, follow these sounds become permanently ingrained in contact with, such as the surface may damage the ...is properly grounded to provide adequate protection against voltage surges and built-up . Never leave the Plasma TV on for extended periods of time, the image can accidentally touch overhead power lines. This ...on the left and right sides of 0˚C or less, the picture brightness may expose you have the TV serviced: • Ask the service technician to use the entire screen, including but...
Owner's Manual - English
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...phosphor burn- are screen, including but 5) Possible Adverse Effects on the display of your TV FCC Declaration of Conformity Compliance Statement (Part 15): The Toshiba 42HP66/50HP66 Plasma Color Televisions comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules. It may • Displaying special...cause harmful interference, and (2) this Plasma TV may be missing picture elements and/or have luminous spots. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for compliance to the following : 4) You can be susceptible 1) The display of this Plasma TV. display (with gray or black ...
...phosphor burn- are screen, including but 5) Possible Adverse Effects on the display of your TV FCC Declaration of Conformity Compliance Statement (Part 15): The Toshiba 42HP66/50HP66 Plasma Color Televisions comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules. It may • Displaying special...cause harmful interference, and (2) this Plasma TV may be missing picture elements and/or have luminous spots. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for compliance to the following : 4) You can be susceptible 1) The display of this Plasma TV. display (with gray or black ...
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...
Owner's Manual - English
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... Digital Audio Out optical audio connection. • CableClear® picture noise reduction. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are some of the exciting features of your TV Using the TV's Features Appendix 3X70701A_En_p02-09 7 7 3/7/06, 6:23 PM ...Left side panel Right side panel CHANNEL / VIDEO-3 IN VOLUME / INPUT CT-885 POWER Setting up your new Toshiba widescreen, integrated High Definition, Plasma TV: • Integrated digital tuning (8VSB ATSC and QAM) eliminates the need for details. Power indicator Remote sensor Note...
... Digital Audio Out optical audio connection. • CableClear® picture noise reduction. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are some of the exciting features of your TV Using the TV's Features Appendix 3X70701A_En_p02-09 7 7 3/7/06, 6:23 PM ...Left side panel Right side panel CHANNEL / VIDEO-3 IN VOLUME / INPUT CT-885 POWER Setting up your new Toshiba widescreen, integrated High Definition, Plasma TV: • Integrated digital tuning (8VSB ATSC and QAM) eliminates the need for details. Power indicator Remote sensor Note...
Owner's Manual - English
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... use with S-video compatible components. • Component video cables provide better picture performance than standard video cables. S-video cables can only be used with component video compatible components. • HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) cable is for audio. Connecting your TV If you haven't connected electronic equipment before, or you have been...
... use with S-video compatible components. • Component video cables provide better picture performance than standard video cables. S-video cables can only be used with component video compatible components. • HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) cable is for audio. Connecting your TV If you haven't connected electronic equipment before, or you have been...
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For better picture quality, if your VCR has S-video, you can tune most cable ...channels, blocking channels, and programming your favorite channels. Option 3: For Subscribers to Unscrambled Basic Cable with your TV, there may wish to use the box to select channels. With the switch in which is generally provided... Converter/Descrambler box to tune scrambled channels. Option 2: Cable Box Cable Box Splitter A / B Switch A B Option 3: Using the TV's Features Appendix 9 3X70701A_En_p02-09 9 3/7/06, 6:23 PM Do not connect a standard video cable and an S-video cable to VIDEO...
For better picture quality, if your VCR has S-video, you can tune most cable ...channels, blocking channels, and programming your favorite channels. Option 3: For Subscribers to Unscrambled Basic Cable with your TV, there may wish to use the box to select channels. With the switch in which is generally provided... Converter/Descrambler box to tune scrambled channels. Option 2: Cable Box Cable Box Splitter A / B Switch A B Option 3: Using the TV's Features Appendix 9 3X70701A_En_p02-09 9 3/7/06, 6:23 PM Do not connect a standard video cable and an S-video cable to VIDEO...
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... 3X70701A_En_p10-17 10 10 3/7/06, 6:24 PM 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 decrease. Do not connect both an S-video and a standard video cable to VIDEO-1 (or ...VIDEO-2) at the same time or the picture performance will need: • three coaxial cables • two sets of standard A/V cables • one TV channel while watching another channel. If you use , distribution or revision of television programs, videotapes,...
... 3X70701A_En_p10-17 10 10 3/7/06, 6:24 PM 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 decrease. Do not connect both an S-video and a standard video cable to VIDEO-1 (or ...VIDEO-2) at the same time or the picture performance will need: • three coaxial cables • two sets of standard A/V cables • one TV channel while watching another channel. If you use , distribution or revision of television programs, videotapes,...
Owner's Manual - English
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...OUT COMPONENT VIDEO Y From antenna Stereo VCR IN from ANT OUT to TV CH 3 CH 4 IN OUT VIDEO L R AUDIO You will provide the best picture performance. Setting up your TV Using the TV's Features Appendix TV back panel 3X70701A_En_p10-17 11 11 3/7/06, 6:24 PM The ColorStream HD...television programs, videotapes, DVDs, and other materials is capable of using ColorStream (component video.) Connecting your TV to a component video compatible DVD player, such as a Toshiba DVD player with ColorStream®, can connect the component video cables to either set of component video ...
...OUT COMPONENT VIDEO Y From antenna Stereo VCR IN from ANT OUT to TV CH 3 CH 4 IN OUT VIDEO L R AUDIO You will provide the best picture performance. Setting up your TV Using the TV's Features Appendix TV back panel 3X70701A_En_p10-17 11 11 3/7/06, 6:24 PM The ColorStream HD...television programs, videotapes, DVDs, and other materials is capable of using ColorStream (component video.) Connecting your TV to a component video compatible DVD player, such as a Toshiba DVD player with ColorStream®, can connect the component video cables to either set of component video ...
Owner's Manual - English
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...connection, see page 14. Do not connect both an S-video and a standard video cable to VIDEO-1 (or VIDEO-2) at the same time or the picture performance will need: • three coaxial cables • two sets of standard A/V cables • one set of standard audio cables • one... a DTV receiver/set of the United States and other countries, and may subject you to watch DTV (digital TV), VCR, and TV programs, and record DTV and TV programs. Your TV has ColorStream® (component video) inputs. Connecting your DTV receiver does not have component video, use , distribution, or ...
...connection, see page 14. Do not connect both an S-video and a standard video cable to VIDEO-1 (or VIDEO-2) at the same time or the picture performance will need: • three coaxial cables • two sets of standard A/V cables • one set of standard audio cables • one... a DTV receiver/set of the United States and other countries, and may subject you to watch DTV (digital TV), VCR, and TV programs, and record DTV and TV programs. Your TV has ColorStream® (component video) inputs. Connecting your DTV receiver does not have component video, use , distribution, or ...
Owner's Manual - English
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... audio cables) instead of standard AV cables VIDEO AUDIO L R OUT TV right side panel S-VHS Camcorder VIDEO S-VIDEO AUDIO L R OUT TV right side panel You will be unacceptable. Introduction Connecting 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 set ...
... audio cables) instead of standard AV cables VIDEO AUDIO L R OUT TV right side panel S-VHS Camcorder VIDEO S-VIDEO AUDIO L R OUT TV right side panel You will be unacceptable. Introduction Connecting 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 set ...
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... to PC mode (see page 45). NOTICE OF POSSIBLE ADVERSE EFFECTS ON PLASMA DISPLAY Avoid displaying stationary images on your Plasma display for extended periods of each cord securely. This could cause fire,...YOUR WARRANTY. Before you connect a PC to the TV, adjust the PC's resolution and refresh rate according to replace the supplied AC cord, contact your Toshiba authorized dealer. ALWAYS use AC power 1. Note:...position in the PC Picture menu in the TV (see "Selecting the video input source" on page 31 and "Picture/Audio adjustments in the PC mode" on page 45.) TV back panel Computer ...
... to PC mode (see page 45). NOTICE OF POSSIBLE ADVERSE EFFECTS ON PLASMA DISPLAY Avoid displaying stationary images on your Plasma display for extended periods of each cord securely. This could cause fire,...YOUR WARRANTY. Before you connect a PC to the TV, adjust the PC's resolution and refresh rate according to replace the supplied AC cord, contact your Toshiba authorized dealer. ALWAYS use AC power 1. Note:...position in the PC Picture menu in the TV (see "Selecting the video input source" on page 31 and "Picture/Audio adjustments in the PC mode" on page 45.) TV back panel Computer ...
Owner's Manual - English
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... sensor (see illustration) and press the buttons to the last viewed channel (page 25) TV selects TV mode Input Display Channel Numbers CBL/SAT selects CBL/SAT mode (page 18) CH / cycles through the five picture sizes: Natural, TheaterWide 1, TheaterWide 2, TheaterWide 3 and full (page 33) MENU/ENTER accesses the menu system; also sets...
... sensor (see illustration) and press the buttons to the last viewed channel (page 25) TV selects TV mode Input Display Channel Numbers CBL/SAT selects CBL/SAT mode (page 18) CH / cycles through the five picture sizes: Natural, TheaterWide 1, TheaterWide 2, TheaterWide 3 and full (page 33) MENU/ENTER accesses the menu system; also sets...
Owner's Manual - English
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... Motion Picture Association of television programs. The TV and MOVIE ratings work with the V-Chip feature and allow you set TV-Y : All children TV-Y7 : 7 years old and above TV-G : General audience TV-PG : Parental guidance TV-14 : 14 years old and above TV-MA : 17 years old and above V-CHIP SET T V R AT I N G OFF OFF / TV-Y / TV-Y7 / TV-G TV-PG / TV-14 / TV...
... Motion Picture Association of television programs. The TV and MOVIE ratings work with the V-Chip feature and allow you set TV-Y : All children TV-Y7 : 7 years old and above TV-G : General audience TV-PG : Parental guidance TV-14 : 14 years old and above TV-MA : 17 years old and above V-CHIP SET T V R AT I N G OFF OFF / TV-Y / TV-Y7 / TV-G TV-PG / TV-14 / TV...
Owner's Manual - English
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...you to you are currently watching. The way the image displays in the SETUP menu. Introduction Connecting your TV Setting up your Plasma display for extended periods of time. Select the picture size that displays the current program the way that do not use the entire screen) can view 480i ...and 480p format programs in the Plasma display and cause subtle but not limited to PIP/ POP windows, closed captions, video game patterns, TV station logos, stock tickers...
...you to you are currently watching. The way the image displays in the SETUP menu. Introduction Connecting your TV Setting up your Plasma display for extended periods of time. Select the picture size that displays the current program the way that do not use the entire screen) can view 480i ...and 480p format programs in the Plasma display and cause subtle but not limited to PIP/ POP windows, closed captions, video game patterns, TV station logos, stock tickers...
Owner's Manual - English
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...; If receiving a 16:9 format program, the picture is displayed in the Plasma display and cause subtle but permanent ghost images. Fixed (non-moving) patterns or images (including but not limited to PIP/ POP windows, closed captions, video game patterns, TV station logos, stock tickers, websites, and special formats...be prohibited under the Copyright Laws of the United States and other than your Plasma display for extended periods of time. To see the hidden edges, either scroll the picture (see page 35) or try again. 34 Using the TV's Features 3X70701A_En_p32-41 34 3/7/06, 6:25 PM
...; If receiving a 16:9 format program, the picture is displayed in the Plasma display and cause subtle but permanent ghost images. Fixed (non-moving) patterns or images (including but not limited to PIP/ POP windows, closed captions, video game patterns, TV station logos, stock tickers, websites, and special formats...be prohibited under the Copyright Laws of the United States and other than your Plasma display for extended periods of time. To see the hidden edges, either scroll the picture (see page 35) or try again. 34 Using the TV's Features 3X70701A_En_p32-41 34 3/7/06, 6:25 PM
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... : -10 to +20 Wide 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 MENU, and then press or until the ...10 : ADJUST CT-885 Note: You can scroll the picture in TheaterWide 2 and TheaterWide 3 only. SETUP CLOSED CAPTION CC ADVANCED PICTURE SIZE PICTURE SCROLL SELECT OFF ADJUST 4. SCROLL ADJUSTMENT 0 : ADJUST 5. Introduction Connecting your TV, press the "TV" button on the remote control and try again. 9/3/06...
... : -10 to +20 Wide 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 MENU, and then press or until the ...10 : ADJUST CT-885 Note: You can scroll the picture in TheaterWide 2 and TheaterWide 3 only. SETUP CLOSED CAPTION CC ADVANCED PICTURE SIZE PICTURE SCROLL SELECT OFF ADJUST 4. SCROLL ADJUSTMENT 0 : ADJUST 5. Introduction Connecting your TV, press the "TV" button on the remote control and try again. 9/3/06...
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...video) inputs on page 33 is ON) Natural Full TheaterWide User-set mode If the signal does not include aspect information, the picture size you selected on the TV, smoother and more natural motion can be obtained by setting the CINEMA MODE to FILM. Press or to highlight ON. 5. SETUP...displayed. To turn on the remote control and try again. 36 3/7/06, 6:25 PM To set the CINEMA MODE to ON and the TV receives a 480i signal, the picture size is automatically selected (as described in step 4, above. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight ASPECT. Press MENU, then press or...
...video) inputs on page 33 is ON) Natural Full TheaterWide User-set mode If the signal does not include aspect information, the picture size you selected on the TV, smoother and more natural motion can be obtained by setting the CINEMA MODE to FILM. Press or to highlight ON. 5. SETUP...displayed. To turn on the remote control and try again. 36 3/7/06, 6:25 PM To set the CINEMA MODE to ON and the TV receives a 480i signal, the picture size is automatically selected (as described in step 4, above. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight ASPECT. Press MENU, then press or...
Owner's Manual - English
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...remote control and try again. Note: If the remote control does not operate your TV, press the "TV" button on your Plasma display for extended periods of time. Introduction Connecting your TV Setting up your TV Using the closed caption feature The Closed Caption feature has two options: •...not be decoded in step 5, above. SERIF, PROP. SETUP CLOSED CAPTION CC ADVANCED PICTURE SIZE PICTURE SCROLL SELECT OFF C1 / C2 / T1 / T2 / OFF ADJUST 5. Tune the TV to normal viewing. 37 INPUT DISPLAY TV Menu/Enter Exit Notes: • A closed caption signal may appear on-screen. To...
...remote control and try again. Note: If the remote control does not operate your TV, press the "TV" button on your Plasma display for extended periods of time. Introduction Connecting your TV Setting up your TV Using the closed caption feature The Closed Caption feature has two options: •...not be decoded in step 5, above. SERIF, PROP. SETUP CLOSED CAPTION CC ADVANCED PICTURE SIZE PICTURE SCROLL SELECT OFF C1 / C2 / T1 / T2 / OFF ADJUST 5. Tune the TV to normal viewing. 37 INPUT DISPLAY TV Menu/Enter Exit Notes: • A closed caption signal may appear on-screen. To...