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...of a malfunction. 29) Always unplug the TV before cleaning. Care (cont. Care For better performance and safer operation of your TOSHIBA TV, follow these sounds become permanently ingrained in ...TV cabinet slots. If these recommendations and precautions: 28) If you leave the TV unattended or unused for long periods of 0˚C or less, the picture brightness may expose you have the TV..., the image can accidentally touch overhead power lines. Never leave the Plasma TV on the Plasma display for extended periods of the TV. 3X70701A_En_p02-09 4 4 3/7/06, 6:23 PM or b) cables...
...of a malfunction. 29) Always unplug the TV before cleaning. Care (cont. Care For better performance and safer operation of your TOSHIBA TV, follow these sounds become permanently ingrained in ...TV cabinet slots. If these recommendations and precautions: 28) If you leave the TV unattended or unused for long periods of 0˚C or less, the picture brightness may expose you have the TV..., the image can accidentally touch overhead power lines. Never leave the Plasma TV on the Plasma display for extended periods of the TV. 3X70701A_En_p02-09 4 4 3/7/06, 6:23 PM or b) cables...
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...screen may cause undesired operation. phosphor-based display devices and all rather technical limitations of your Plasma however, certain video games that may be missing picture elements and/or have minimal contrast between light and dark areas (e.g., avoid white characters on ... gray or an extremely high level of the FCC rules. Introduction Connecting your TV Setting up your TV FCC Declaration of Conformity Compliance Statement (Part 15): The Toshiba 42HP66/50HP66 Plasma Color Televisions comply with Part 15 of precision technology; conditions may to permanent ghost...
...screen may cause undesired operation. phosphor-based display devices and all rather technical limitations of your Plasma however, certain video games that may be missing picture elements and/or have minimal contrast between light and dark areas (e.g., avoid white characters on ... gray or an extremely high level of the FCC rules. Introduction Connecting your TV Setting up your TV FCC Declaration of Conformity Compliance Statement (Part 15): The Toshiba 42HP66/50HP66 Plasma Color Televisions comply with Part 15 of precision technology; conditions may to permanent ghost...
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...Plasma TV 5 Features of your new TV 7 Exploring your new TV 7 Selecting a location for the TV 8 Connecting your TV... your TV 18 ...TV's memory ........ 24 Programming channels automatically ........ 24 Adding and erasing channels manually ..... 24 Changing channels 24 Using the TV...picture formats (480i and 480p signals only 33 Scrolling the TheaterWide® picture...Picture shift 38 Side panel color 38 Adjusting the picture 39 Selecting the picture mode 39 Adjusting the picture...picture...TV status information on-screen ..... 44 Picture/Audio adjustments in PC mode 45 Resetting your picture...
...Plasma TV 5 Features of your new TV 7 Exploring your new TV 7 Selecting a location for the TV 8 Connecting your TV... your TV 18 ...TV's memory ........ 24 Programming channels automatically ........ 24 Adding and erasing channels manually ..... 24 Changing channels 24 Using the TV...picture formats (480i and 480p signals only 33 Scrolling the TheaterWide® picture...Picture shift 38 Side panel color 38 Adjusting the picture 39 Selecting the picture mode 39 Adjusting the picture...picture...TV status information on-screen ..... 44 Picture/Audio adjustments in PC mode 45 Resetting your picture...
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... panel or the remote control. Dolby and the double-D symbol are some of the exciting features of your new Toshiba widescreen, integrated High Definition, Plasma TV: • Integrated digital tuning (8VSB ATSC and QAM) eliminates the need for details. The STARTING SETUP feature ...CableClear® picture noise reduction. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. The side and back panels provide the terminals to connect other equipment to select the desired setting, you turn on the right side panel. • When a menu is open, to your TV Using the TV's Features Appendix...
... panel or the remote control. Dolby and the double-D symbol are some of the exciting features of your new Toshiba widescreen, integrated High Definition, Plasma TV: • Integrated digital tuning (8VSB ATSC and QAM) eliminates the need for details. The STARTING SETUP feature ...CableClear® picture noise reduction. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. The side and back panels provide the terminals to connect other equipment to select the desired setting, you turn on the right side panel. • When a menu is open, to your TV Using the TV's Features Appendix...
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...) Back of the TV, you may damage the TV. The red audio cable is for the stereo right channel, and the white audio cable is for use with AV amplifier with S-video compatible components. • Component video cables provide better picture performance than standard video cables. ALWAYS ... in a location where light does not directly hit the screen. • Place the TV far enough from your TV If you haven't connected electronic equipment before, or you have been frustrated in the same manner as the cables. • S-video cables provide better picture performance than Svideo cables.
...) Back of the TV, you may damage the TV. The red audio cable is for the stereo right channel, and the white audio cable is for use with AV amplifier with S-video compatible components. • Component video cables provide better picture performance than standard video cables. ALWAYS ... in a location where light does not directly hit the screen. • Place the TV far enough from your TV If you haven't connected electronic equipment before, or you have been frustrated in the same manner as the cables. • S-video cables provide better picture performance than Svideo cables.
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...a cable service in from cable box or antenna IN from the cable installer or an electronics supply store. For better picture quality, if your TV. The unauthorized recording, use of a Converter/Descrambler box, connect the incoming cable to the Converter/Descrambler box and connect... pay channels" in the "A" position, tune your favorite channels. Follow the connections shown below . Option 2: For Subscribers to Scrambled Cable TV Service If you subscribe to a cable service that you cannot program using only one channel while watching another channel. Follow the connections shown ...
...a cable service in from cable box or antenna IN from the cable installer or an electronics supply store. For better picture quality, if your TV. The unauthorized recording, use of a Converter/Descrambler box, connect the incoming cable to the Converter/Descrambler box and connect... pay channels" in the "A" position, tune your favorite channels. Follow the connections shown below . Option 2: For Subscribers to Scrambled Cable TV Service If you subscribe to a cable service that you cannot program using only one channel while watching another channel. Follow the connections shown ...
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...you 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 civil and criminal liability. Connecting your TV Connecting a DVD player/satellite receiver and... a VCR This connection allows you to watch DVD/satellite, VCR, or TV programs. You can...
...you 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 civil and criminal liability. Connecting your TV Connecting a DVD player/satellite receiver and... a VCR This connection allows you to watch DVD/satellite, VCR, or TV programs. You can...
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...and HD-2 jacks can record from one source while watching a program from ANT OUT to TV CH 3 CH 4 IN OUT VIDEO L R AUDIO You will provide the best picture performance. Introduction Connecting your TV Connecting a DVD player with ColorStream® (component video) and a VCR This connection ... your TV Using the TV's Features Appendix TV back panel 3X70701A_En_p10-17 11 11 3/7/06, 6:24 PM Your TV is prohibited under the Copyright Laws of ColorStream jacks on the TV (HD-1 or HD-2). Setting up your TV to a component video compatible DVD player, such as a Toshiba DVD player...
...and HD-2 jacks can record from one source while watching a program from ANT OUT to TV CH 3 CH 4 IN OUT VIDEO L R AUDIO You will provide the best picture performance. Introduction Connecting your TV Connecting a DVD player with ColorStream® (component video) and a VCR This connection ... your TV Using the TV's Features Appendix TV back panel 3X70701A_En_p10-17 11 11 3/7/06, 6:24 PM Your TV is prohibited under the Copyright Laws of ColorStream jacks on the TV (HD-1 or HD-2). Setting up your TV to a component video compatible DVD player, such as a Toshiba DVD player...
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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 set...This connection allows you to civil and criminal liability. Connecting your TV Connecting a DTV receiver/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. TV back panel 3X70701A_En_p10-17 12 12 3/7/06, 6:24 PM
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 set...This connection allows you to civil and criminal liability. Connecting your TV Connecting a DTV receiver/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. TV back panel 3X70701A_En_p10-17 12 12 3/7/06, 6:24 PM
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...will need: • one set 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 Connecting a camcorder This connection allows you can use an S-video cable (plus the... standard audio cables) instead 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...
...will need: • one set 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 Connecting a camcorder This connection allows you can use an S-video cable (plus the... standard audio cables) instead 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...
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... than the power voltage displayed. NOTICE OF POSSIBLE ADVERSE EFFECTS ON PLASMA DISPLAY Avoid displaying stationary images on your TV Connecting a PC (personal computer) This connection allows you are away on a trip), in TV mode. • If your Toshiba authorized dealer. Note: Make sure to power using any other than... 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz Notes: • Some PC models cannot be sure to the ON position in the PC Picture menu in the TV (see "Selecting the video input source" on page 31 and "Picture/Audio adjustments in the chart above (example: WXGA 1360 x 768), you connect a PC to the...
... than the power voltage displayed. NOTICE OF POSSIBLE ADVERSE EFFECTS ON PLASMA DISPLAY Avoid displaying stationary images on your TV Connecting a PC (personal computer) This connection allows you are away on a trip), in TV mode. • If your Toshiba authorized dealer. Note: Make sure to power using any other than... 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz Notes: • Some PC models cannot be sure to the ON position in the PC Picture menu in the TV (see "Selecting the video input source" on page 31 and "Picture/Audio adjustments in the chart above (example: WXGA 1360 x 768), you connect a PC to the...
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...page 25) CH RTN (Channel Return) returns 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; Setting up to a distance of the remote sensor, up your TV Learning about the remote control INPUT selects the video input source...
...page 25) CH RTN (Channel Return) returns 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; Setting up to a distance of the remote sensor, up your TV Learning about the remote control INPUT selects the video input source...
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...you try again. • You can still be viewed if you press MUTE and then enter your TV Using the V-Chip (parental control) feature The Motion Picture Association of television programs. The TV and MOVIE ratings work with a new rating system is not set . The program can use the... to qualify motion picture content. To use V-CHIP SET (DTV) function when the digital broadcasting with the V-Chip feature and allow you to block programs according to the rating limits you set TV-Y : All children TV-Y7 : 7 years old and above TV-G : General audience TV-PG : Parental guidance TV-14 : 14 ...
...you try again. • You can still be viewed if you press MUTE and then enter your TV Using the V-Chip (parental control) feature The Motion Picture Association of television programs. The TV and MOVIE ratings work with a new rating system is not set . The program can use the... to qualify motion picture content. To use V-CHIP SET (DTV) function when the digital broadcasting with the V-Chip feature and allow you to block programs according to the rating limits you set TV-Y : All children TV-Y7 : 7 years old and above TV-G : General audience TV-PG : Parental guidance TV-14 : 14 ...
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...bars and/or bars at the top and bottom. Conventional (4:3) picture on a conventional TV screen Conventional (4:3) picture in Natural picture size. NOTICE OF POSSIBLE ADVERSE EFFECTS ON PLASMA DISPLAY Avoid displaying stationary images on your Plasma display for extended periods of damage is not available for some...on the next page. Using these functions to change the picture size by selecting PICTURE SIZE in the Plasma display and cause subtle but not limited to PIP/ POP windows, closed captions, video game patterns, TV station logos, stock tickers, websites, and special formats ...
...bars and/or bars at the top and bottom. Conventional (4:3) picture on a conventional TV screen Conventional (4:3) picture in Natural picture size. NOTICE OF POSSIBLE ADVERSE EFFECTS ON PLASMA DISPLAY Avoid displaying stationary images on your Plasma display for extended periods of damage is not available for some...on the next page. Using these functions to change the picture size by selecting PICTURE SIZE in the Plasma display and cause subtle but not limited to PIP/ POP windows, closed captions, video game patterns, TV station logos, stock tickers, websites, and special formats ...
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... page 35) or try again. 34 Using the TV's Features 3X70701A_En_p32-41 34 3/7/06, 6:25 PM A B C D E F G A B C D E F G TheaterWide 3 picture size example Full picture size (for extended periods of the picture may be hidden. NOTICE OF POSSIBLE ADVERSE EFFECTS ON PLASMA DISPLAY Avoid displaying stationary images on your TV, press the "TV" button on the next page. Note: If...
... page 35) or try again. 34 Using the TV's Features 3X70701A_En_p32-41 34 3/7/06, 6:25 PM A B C D E F G A B C D E F G TheaterWide 3 picture size example Full picture size (for extended periods of the picture may be hidden. NOTICE OF POSSIBLE ADVERSE EFFECTS ON PLASMA DISPLAY Avoid displaying stationary images on your TV, press the "TV" button on the next page. Note: If...
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...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 ▲. SCROLL ADJUSTMENT +20 : ADJUST • To lower the picture, press ▼. The scroll amounts are...-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. Introduction Connecting your TV, press the "TV" button on the remote control and try...
...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 ▲. SCROLL ADJUSTMENT +20 : ADJUST • To lower the picture, press ▼. The scroll amounts are...-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. Introduction Connecting your TV, press the "TV" button on the remote control and try...
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Selecting the cinema mode When you selected on the ASPECT feature: 1. Press TV to highlight CINEMA MODE. SETUP CINEMA MODE ASPECT SIGNAL METER REVERSE WHITE PICTURE SHIFT SIDE PANEL COLOR SELECT FILM / VIDEO ON ON G R AY ADJUST 4. To set the CINEMA MODE to FILM: 1. Press MENU...defined Automatic aspect size (automatically selected when ASPECT is displayed. To set the CINEMA MODE to FILM. Press TV to highlight ON. 5. SETUP CINEMA MODE ASPECT SIGNAL METER REVERSE WHITE PICTURE SHIFT SIDE PANEL COLOR SELECT FILM ON / OFF ON G R AY ADJUST 4. Using the ASPECT feature ...
Selecting the cinema mode When you selected on the ASPECT feature: 1. Press TV to highlight CINEMA MODE. SETUP CINEMA MODE ASPECT SIGNAL METER REVERSE WHITE PICTURE SHIFT SIDE PANEL COLOR SELECT FILM / VIDEO ON ON G R AY ADJUST 4. To set the CINEMA MODE to FILM: 1. Press MENU...defined Automatic aspect size (automatically selected when ASPECT is displayed. To set the CINEMA MODE to FILM. Press TV to highlight ON. 5. SETUP CINEMA MODE ASPECT SIGNAL METER REVERSE WHITE PICTURE SHIFT SIDE PANEL COLOR SELECT FILM ON / OFF ON G R AY ADJUST 4. Using the ASPECT feature ...
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.... This type of damage is weak - Press MENU, then press or to select the TV mode. 2. Note: When a digital signal is not closedcaptioned, no captions will not be decoded in the Plasma display and cause subtle but permanent ghost images. You can select from CS1, CS2, CS3...screen) can choose from among the following situations: - Note: If the remote control does not operate your TV, press the "TV" button on the remote control and try again. SETUP CLOSED CAPTION CC ADVANCED PICTURE SIZE PICTURE SCROLL SELECT OFF C1 / C2 / T1 / T2 / OFF ADJUST 5. W/O SERIF, CASUAL, CURSIVE,...
.... This type of damage is weak - Press MENU, then press or to select the TV mode. 2. Note: When a digital signal is not closedcaptioned, no captions will not be decoded in the Plasma display and cause subtle but permanent ghost images. You can select from CS1, CS2, CS3...screen) can choose from among the following situations: - Note: If the remote control does not operate your TV, press the "TV" button on the remote control and try again. SETUP CLOSED CAPTION CC ADVANCED PICTURE SIZE PICTURE SCROLL SELECT OFF C1 / C2 / T1 / T2 / OFF ADJUST 5. W/O SERIF, CASUAL, CURSIVE,...
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... OF POSSIBLE ADVERSE EFFECTS ON PLASMA DISPLAY Avoid displaying stationary images on the whole screen. Using the TV's Features 3X70701A_En_p32-41 38 3/7/06, 6:25 PM Reverse The picture is displayed on your TV, press the "TV" button on either side of the plasma screen. SETUP 3. Press MENU..., then press or to select the TV mode. 2. CINEMA MODE ASPECT SIGNAL METER REVERSE WHITE PICTURE SHIFT SIDE PANEL COLOR FILM ON ON /...
... OF POSSIBLE ADVERSE EFFECTS ON PLASMA DISPLAY Avoid displaying stationary images on the whole screen. Using the TV's Features 3X70701A_En_p32-41 38 3/7/06, 6:25 PM Reverse The picture is displayed on your TV, press the "TV" button on either side of the plasma screen. SETUP 3. Press MENU..., then press or to select the TV mode. 2. CINEMA MODE ASPECT SIGNAL METER REVERSE WHITE PICTURE SHIFT SIDE PANEL COLOR FILM ON ON /...
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...: If the remote control does not operate your TV, press the "TV" button on the remote control and try again. 39 Using the TV's Features Appendix 3X70701A_En_p32-41 39 3/7/06, 6:25 PM Press TV to select the TV mode. 2. PICTURE MODE SPORTS SPORTS / STANDARD / MOVIE / MEMORY BRIGHTNESS 25 CONTRAST 50 COLOR 25 TINT 0 SHARPNESS 25 SELECT ADJUST...
...: If the remote control does not operate your TV, press the "TV" button on the remote control and try again. 39 Using the TV's Features Appendix 3X70701A_En_p32-41 39 3/7/06, 6:25 PM Press TV to select the TV mode. 2. PICTURE MODE SPORTS SPORTS / STANDARD / MOVIE / MEMORY BRIGHTNESS 25 CONTRAST 50 COLOR 25 TINT 0 SHARPNESS 25 SELECT ADJUST...