OWNER'S MANUAL LCD Color TV 32A3500A 32A3500E 32A3500T 37A3500A 37A3500E 37A3500T 42A3500A 42A3500E 42A3500T ©2007 TOSHIBA CORPORATION All Rights Reserved 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.
Contents Introduction Welcome to Toshiba .................................................................................................. 3 Important Safety Instructions .................................................................................... 3 Important information ................................................................................................ 7 Getting started Connecting an antenna .............................................................................................
Introduction Welcome to Toshiba • Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba LCD Color Television. This manual will help you use the exciting features of your new TV. • Instructions in this manual are based on using the remote control. • You also can use the controls on the TV if they have the same name as those referred to on the remote control. • Please read all safety and operating instructions in this manual carefully, and keep this manual for future reference.
Introduction 5) Never place the TV near a heater or in direct sunlight. The surface of the cabinet or power cord may melt and result in a fire or an electric shock. 6) Never place the TV in an area exposed to high humidity levels, such as in a bathroom or close to a humidifier. This may cause a fire or an electric shock. 8) Install the TV in a horizontal, stable location. Connect between two clips on the back of the TV and a wall, pillar, etc., with a sturdy tie and clip of supplied accessories (- page 35).
Introduction 10) 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 an injury or an electric shock. 3) Never insert objects (metal or paper) or pour water inside the TV through ventilation holes and other openings. These items may cause a fire or an electric shock.
Introduction 6) Never 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 a fire or an electric shock may occur. 7) Never cut, break, modify, twist, bunch up or bent the cord or apply excessive force or tension to it. Never place heavy objects on the cord or allow it to overheat as this may cause damage, a fire or an electric shock.
Introduction Cleaning 1) Remove the power plug before cleaning. Never 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.
Getting started 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. VHF and/or UHF antenna Cautions: • Dispose of batteries in a designated disposal area.
Getting started TV top, front and side panel controls • You can operate your TV using the buttons on the side panel or the remote control. The back and side of the panel provide the terminal connections to connect other equipment to your TV (- “Connecting your TV” pages 26-30). • For the use of each control, see the pages in brackets. • Model 42A3500E is used in this manual for illustration purposes. TV top view TV front view Right side view 5 4 3 You can swivel the TV screen (Only for 42A3500A/E/T).
Getting started TV back panel connections TV back view 12 * You can use the cable holder to hold antenna cable, video and audio cables etc. When moving the TV, never hold this holder. 11 13 Power cord Cable holder* 14 15 11 O MONITOR (output terminals) — Standard video and standard audio outputs (- page 26). 12 o (3) (Video 3 input terminals) — Highdefinition component video and standard (analog) stereo audio inputs (- page 26).
Getting started Learning about the remote control Location of controls Teletext on/Superimpose Teletext/off (- pages 24, 25) • CALL (- pages 13) • Initial/index function for Teletext (- page 25) To return to the previous program (- page 13) Picture mode selection (- page 18) MENU (- page 12) • Menu I i (- page 12) • Volume – + (These buttons adjust the volume level.
Getting started Turning the TV on Switching on the TV Connect the power cord to a wall outlet, the ! power indicator lights in red (standby mode). 1 Press J on the remote control or ! on the TV right side panel, the ! power indicator lights in green. 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 14 and 33).
Getting started • To return to the previous menu, press M. • The U/ u function as the Program position PB/ Pb when there is no menu display on the screen. • The I/ i function as the Volume 2+/2– when there is no menu display on the screen. • In the PC input mode, PC Setting appears in the SET UP menu (- page 30). • In the 480i or 576i input signals mode, you can select the Cinema mode in the PICTURE menu (- page 19).
Getting started Programming channels into the TV’s 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. Manually setting channels in the channel memory 1 From the SET UP menu, press u or U to select Manual tuning. 2 Press Q to display the Manual tuning menu. Press u or U to select the program position you want to arrange.
Getting started F. Auto Fine Tuning Press u or U to turn the Auto Fine Tuning option on “9” or off “0”. The Auto Fine Tuning function automatically corrects slight fluctuations when receiving signals. Manual Fine Tuning While the Auto Fine Tuning turn off “0”, press u or U so that the better picture and sound are obtained. G. Label Station labels appear under the program position display each time you turn on the TV, select a channel, or press K.
Using the TV’s features Picture adjustment 4:3 Use this setting to view a true 4:3 broadcast. Selecting the picture size 1 Press O until the picture size list appears on the screen, then press u or U to select the appropriate picture size (or press O repeatedly to select required picture size directly). Ex.
Using the TV’s features PC Adjusting the picture position Use this setting for PC via HDMI. When receiving 1080p, 1080i or 720p signal format of HDMI input, this picture size is available. Adjustment to the position of the picture may be made to suit your viewing preferences. 1 Press M, then press I or i to display the SET UP menu. SET UP Notes: • In the antenna input signal mode, the picture size selections are Wide, Super Live 2, Cinema 2, 4:3, Super Live 1, Cinema 1, Subtitle and 14:9.
Using the TV’s features Selecting the picture mode Selection You can select the picture quality instantly among three preset modes and one user-set mode. • Press N to select the desired picture quality.
Using the TV’s features 1 From the Picture settings menu, press u or U to select MPEG NR on the 2nd page. 3 Press Q, then press u or U to select Base color adjustment. 2 Press I or i to select Off, Low, Middle or High. 4 Press Q, then press u or U to select an item you want to adjust. MPEG NR Base color adjustment Low Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Reset Note: In the PC input mode (- page 23), this mode is not available.
Using the TV’s features Effective signal and setup conditions: • When the Video input mode is selected. • When the input signal format is 480i and 576i signals. 1 From the PICTURE menu, press u or U to select Cinema mode. 2 Press I or i to select On or Off. Note: When a DVD movie with subtitle is playing back, this mode may not work correctly. Sound adjustment Setting the MTS (Multi-channel TV Sound) Notes: • When the MTS setting is in Mono mode, the Dual menu is not selectable.
Using the TV’s features Selection I Pressing i Bass weaker stronger Treble weaker stronger Balance decreases the right channel decreases the left channel Using the SRS WOW® surround sound Using the stable sound The Stable sound function limits the highest volume level to prevent extreme changes in volume when the signal source changes (for example, to prevent the sudden increase in volume that often happens when a TV program switches to a commercial).
Using the TV’s features Using the auto format Other features settings Selecting the timer menu The Timer is especially useful if you want the TV to turn itself on or off after a selected period of time. 1 When the TV receives a true HDMI signal picture and the auto format is On, it will automatically be displayed in HDMI signal format, irrespective of the TV’s previous setting. 1 Press M, then press I or i to display the TIMER menu. Press M, then press I or i to display the FUNCTION menu.
Using the TV’s features Selecting the video input source to view 1 Setting the manual setting menu 1 Press o or press Q on the remote control until the video input mode list appears on the screen, then press u, U or o to select appropriate input source (or press o on the TV right side panel to select required input source directly). Press M, then press I or i to display the SET UP menu.
Using the TV’s features Teletext This TV has a multi-page teletext memory, which takes a few moments to load and it offers two ways of viewing Teletext Auto and LIST which are explained below. Setting up the teletext mode To select a language for teletext: The language 1-4 option enables the display of different language when using Teletext. 1 Press M, then press I or i to display the FUNCTION menu.
Using the TV’s features 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. For further information on your particular text system(s), see the broadcast teletext index page or consult your local Toshiba dealer. Using LIST mode 1 Press E to access teletext.
Connecting your TV Side connections Back connections You can connect a wide variety of auxiliary equipment via the terminals located on the right side of the panel o (2). Please always refer to the owner’s manual of the equipment to be connected for full details.
Connecting your TV Connecting an HDMI or a DVI device • When turning on your electronic components, turn on the TV first, and then the HDMI or DVI device. • When turning off your electronic components, turn off the HDMI or DVI device first, and then the TV. • This TV may not be compatible with features and/or specifications that may be added in the future. • This TV is only operable with L-PCM on 32/44.1/48 kHz and 16/20/24 bits.
Connecting your TV Selecting the PC/HDMI1 audio mode 2 You can select PC audio (- page 29) or HDMI1 audio when using this function. 1 AV connection PC/HDMI1 audio HDMI1 audio MENU Back SET UP MENU Back English OK OK OK OK 3 EXIT Watch TV Press u or U to select HDMI1 audio, then press I or i to select Auto, Digital or Analog. When the sound is not audible: EXIT Watch TV Press u or U to select AV connection, then press Q to display the AV connection menu.
Connecting your TV Connecting a computer To connect a PC to the RGB/PC terminal on the TV: An analog RGB (15 pin) computer cable can be connected. TV back view TV back view • If the edges of the picture are stretched, readjust the picture position adjustments 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.
Connecting your TV To connect a PC to the HDMI terminal on the TV: Using the PC setting When connecting a PC to the HDMI terminal on the TV, use an HDMI-to DVI adapter cable and analog audio cables. If connecting a PC with an HDMI terminal, use an HDMI cable (type A connector). Separate analog cables are not necessary.
Connecting your TV Adjusting the clock phase of the picture 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. 1 From the PC Setting menu, press u or U to select Clock phase. 2 Press I or i to obtain a clear picture.
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 TV will not turn on • Make sure the power cord is plugged in, then press ! or 1. • The remote control batteries may be dead. Replace the batteries. No picture, no sound • Check the antenna connections. No sound, picture OK • The sound may be muted. Press I, i or u. • The station may have broadcast difficulties.
Reference section Broadcast system Broadcast transmission systems of each country or region Asia M.E. Country or region Color Sound Bahrain, Kuwait, Israel, Oman, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Yemen, etc. Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, etc. PAL B/G China PAL D/K China Hong Kong PAL I Iraq, Islamic Republic of Iran, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, etc. SECAM B/G Russian Federation, etc. SECAM D/K Myanmar, etc. NTSC M Country or region Color Sound Australia, New Zealand, etc.
Reference section Specifications LCD color television Model 32A3500A, 32A3500E, 32A3500T 37A3500A, 37A3500E, 37A3500T 42A3500A, 42A3500E, 42A3500T Power source 32/37/42A3500A: 220V-240V AC, 50Hz 32/37/42A3500E: 220V-240V AC, 50/60Hz 32/37/42A3500T: 110V-240V AC, 50/60Hz Power consumption 32A3500A/E/T: 139 W, less than 1 W (standby) 37A3500A/E/T: 165 W, less than 1 W (standby) 42A3500A/E/T: 235 W, less than 1 W (standby) Dimensions 32A3500A/ET: 800 mm (W) 589 mm (H) 281 mm (D) 37A3500A/ET: 920 mm (W) 658 mm
Reference section Supplied accessories Owner’s manual (1), Remote control (1), Batteries (2), Clip (1) This is used to fix the TV to a wall, pillar, etc. (- 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.