OWNER’S MANUAL Integrated High Definition Plasma Television Compatible with the new Toshiba TM Audio/Video Hard Drive Recorder! See pages 24 and 52 for details. HIGH-DEFINITION TELEVISION To display a High Definition picture, the TV must be receiving a High Definition signal (such as an over-the-air High Definition TV broadcast, a High Definition digital cable program, or a High Definition digital satellite program).
Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba Plasma television. This manual will help you use the many exciting features of your new Plasma television. Before operating your Plasma television, please read this manual completely and keep it nearby for future reference. Safety Precautions WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Important Safety Instructions 1) 2) 3) 4) Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Installation (cont. from previous page) Care (cont. from previous column) 25) Always make sure the antenna system is properly grounded to provide adequate protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges (see Section 810 of the National Electric Code). Antenna lead-in wire 30) While it is thundering, do not touch the connecting cables or apparatus.
FCC Declaration of Conformity Compliance Statement (Part 15): The Toshiba 42HP95/50HP95 Plasma Color Televisions comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation. The party responsible for compliance to these rules is: Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. 82 Totowa Rd. Wayne, NJ 07470.
Contents Important Safety Information ............................................. 2-4 FCC Declaration of Conformity Compliance Statement (Part 15): ................................................................................ 5 Important notes about your Plasma TV ............................... 5 Chapter 1: Introduction .......................................................... Welcome to Toshiba ........................................................... Features of your new TV ......................
Contents (Continued from previous page) Scrolling the TheaterWide® picture .................................... 76 Using the auto aspect ratio feature ...................................... 76 Selecting the cinema mode (480i signals only) .................... 77 Using the POP features ...................................................... 78 Using the POP double-window feature ....................... 78 Switching the speaker audio (main or POP) ................ 79 POP double-window aspect ratio ..........
1 Introduction Welcome to Toshiba Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba TV, one of the innovative Plasma TVs on the See “Important notes about your market. The goal of this manual is to guide you through setting up and operating your TV Plasma TV” on page 5. as quickly as possible. • This manual applies to models 42HP95, and 50HP95. Before you start reading, check the model number on the back of your TV. • Instructions in this manual are based on using the remote control.
Chapter 1: Introduction Overview of steps for installing, setting up, and using your new TV Follow these steps to set up your TV and begin using its many exciting features. 1. Carefully read the important safety, installation, care, and service information on pages 2–5. Keep this manual for future reference. 2. Observe the following when choosing a location for the TV: • Place the TV on the floor or a sturdy, level, stable surface that can support the weight of the unit.
2 Connecting your TV TV front and side panel controls and connections TV Front VIDEO-3 IN !¡ Left side panel Right side panel CHANNEL yz 8 yz • x 7 Headphone jack !£ Green and Red LEDs 2 VOLUME • x 9 Remote sensor 1 MENU (ENTER)** 6 EXIT 5 TV/VIDEO 4 GUIDE !º POWER 3 { **The MENU button on the TV side panel functions as the ENTER button in the TV Guide On Screen™ system or when a menu is on-screen.
Chapter 2: Connecting your TV TV back panel connections 0 8 For an explanation of cable types, see page 12. 5 6 Before connecting the external 7 9 !¡ !™ device to the TV, remove the applicable panel cover by squeezing the tabs in the direction of the arrow (%) and pulling the cover. TV back 1 Wall outlet 120V AC 60Hz 2 34 !£ * The power cord supplied with this product is to be used in United States and Canada only.
Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Overview of cable types Note: Two dual-wand IR blaster/G-LINK™ cables are included with your TV. All other required cables, if not provided with your other devices, can be purchased at many electronics accessory suppliers. Coaxial (F-type) cable Coaxial (F-type) cable is used for connecting your antenna, cable TV service, and/or cable converter box to the ANT 1 and/or ANT 2 RF inputs on your TV.
Chapter 2: Connecting your TV About the connection illustrations You can connect different types and brands of devices to your TV in several different configurations. The connection illustrations in this manual are representative of typical device connections only. The input/output terminals on your devices may differ from those illustrated herein. For details on connecting and using your specific devices, refer to each device’s owner’s manual.
Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Connecting a VCR and antenna or Cable TV (no Cable box) You will need: one signal splitter three coaxial cables two sets of standard A/V cables From Cable TV or antenna Signal splitter OUT • For better picture performance, if your VCR has S-video, use an S-video cable (plus the audio cables) instead of the standard video cable. However, do not connect both types of video cables to VIDEO 1 (or VIDEO 2) at the same time or the picture performance will be unacceptable.
Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Connecting a VCR and Cable box You will need: one signal splitter five coaxial cables two sets of standard A/V cables From Cable TV OUT IN Signal splitter Cable box CH 3 CH 4 IN OUT OUT Stereo VCR • For better picture performance from your VCR: If your VCR has S-video, connect an S-video cable (plus the audio cables) instead of the standard video cable.
Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Connecting a VCR and satellite receiver From antenna You will need: one signal splitter four coaxial cables one set of component video cables (if your satellite receiver does not have component video, connect the standard A/V cables only) one pair of standard audio cables three sets of standard A/V cables Signal splitter IN OUT OUT Stereo VCR VIDEO IN from ANT AUDIO L R CH 3 CH 4 IN OUT to TV OUT L • For better picture performance, if your satellite rece
Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Connecting a DVD player with S-video, a VCR, and a Cable box From antenna or Cable TV You will need: one signal splitter five coaxial cables two sets of standard A/V cables Signal splitter Cable box CH 3 CH 4 OUT IN IN OUT OUT Stereo VCR Note: If you have a mono VCR, connect L/MONO on the TV (VIDEO 1) to your VCR’s audio out terminal using the white audio cable only.
Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Connecting a DVD player with ColorStream® (component video) and a VCR Your TV has ColorStream® (component video) inputs. You will need: one signal splitter three coaxial cables two sets of standard A/V cables • For better picture performance, if your VCR has S-video, use an S-video cable (plus the audio cables) instead of the standard video cable.
Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Connecting two VCRs You will need: one signal splitter three coaxial cables two sets of standard A/V cables From antenna or Cable Signal splitter OUT • For better picture performance, if VCR 1 has S-video, use an S-video cable (plus the audio cables) instead of the standard video cable. However, do not connect both types of video cables to VIDEO 1 (or VIDEO 2) at the same time or the picture performance will be unacceptable.
Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Connecting an HDMI™ or a DVI device to the HDMI input The HDMI[1] input on your TV receives digital audio and uncompressed digital video from an HDMI device or uncompressed digital video from a DVI[2] device. This input is designed to accept HDCP [3] program material in digital form from EIA/CEA-861/861B–compliant [4] consumer electronic devices (such as a set-top box or DVD player with HDMI or DVI output).
Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Connecting a digital audio system Dolby Digital decoder or other digital audio system The TV’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal outputs a Dolby Digital or 2-channel down-mixed PCM (pulse-code modulation) signal for use with an external Dolby Digital decoder or other external audio system with optical audio input. You will need: one optical audio cable (Use an optical audio cable that has the larger “TosLink” connector and not the smaller “mini-optical” connector.
Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Controlling infrared remote-controlled devices through the TV (IR pass-through) Front of IR-controlled DVD player (for example) You can use the TV’s IR OUT terminal (infrared pass-through) to remotely operate (through the TV) many infrared remotecontrolled devices (such as a Toshiba infrared remote-controlled VCR or DVD player) enclosed within an entertainment center or similar cabinet.
Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Connecting IEEE1394 video devices You can use the two bi-directional IEEE1394 ports on the back of your TV to connect digital video devices that meet CEA specifications for IEEE1394. Because these ports are bi-directional, they can be used for both playback and recording. • Because IEEE1394 is an evolving technology, it is possible that some or all of the connectivity features of a device you connect to the TV through the IEEE1394 ports may not operate.
Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Connecting IEEE1394 video devices (continued) Connecting an AVHD (external hard drive) or D-VHS digital recorder You can connect an IEEE1394 compatible D-VHS or AVHD (audio/video hard drive) digital recorder (such as Toshiba’s Symbio™ AVHD Recorder) to record high definition and standard definition material from either tuner and control live TV (pause, rewind, etc.). When you connect a D-VHS or AVHD device to the TV: • The remote control keys (Live, REW, PAUSE, PLAY, FF, etc.
Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Connecting IEEE1394 video devices (continued) IEEE1394 device management The IEEE1394 device information is saved in the TV’s memory. You can edit this device information (for example, edit the device name, change the analog input information, or delete the device information from the TV’s memory if you no longer use that device). To edit the IEEE1394 device information: 1. Press MENU and open the Setup menu. 2. Highlight Installation and press ENTER.
Chapter 2: Connecting your TV G-LINK™ connection • This connection is necessary for the TV Guide On Screen™ system to work with your cable box to receive program listings and to enable the TV Guide On Screen™ recording features with your VCR. • This connection is not necessary for AVHD or D-VHS recording devices. See pages 24 and 52 for further details.
Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Connecting a personal computer (PC) This connection allows you to view the image of a personal computer (PC) on the TV screen. When connecting a PC to the TV, use an analog RGB (15-pin) computer cable and a PC audio cable. – To use a PC, set the monitor output resolution on the PC before connecting it to the TV. The following signals can be displayed.
3 Using the remote control Learning about the remote control The buttons used for operating the TV only are described here. For a complete list of the remote control’s functions, see the remote control functional key chart on pages 31–32. For a list of the buttons that operate the TV Guide On Screen™ system, see page 56. POWER turns the TV on and off. SLEEP accesses the sleep timer (page 93). LIGHT The first press of the LIGHT button lights the keypad and turns on the Illumination mode.
Chapter 3: Using the remote control Learning about the remote control (continued) CH RTN returns to the last viewed channel (page 73), or stops the picture viewer slide show (page 90). Live returns viewing of the TV back to the live program, while continuing to record to the Toshiba Symbio™ AVHD recorder (pages 24 and 52). RECALL displays TV MUTE reduces setting information on-screen (page 96). or turns off the sound (page 86).
Chapter 3: Using the remote control Installing the remote control batteries To install the remote control batteries: Caution: Always dispose of batteries in a designated disposal location. Never throw batteries into a fire. 1. Slide the battery cover off the back of the remote control. Caution: Never throw batteries into a fire. Note: • Be sure to use AA size batteries. • Dispose of batteries in a designated disposal area. • Batteries should always be disposed of with the environment in mind.
Chapter 3: Using the remote control Remote Control functional key chart Toshiba TV Cable Satellite VCR DVD/LD Receiver CD (TV) (CBL/SAT) (CBL/SAT) (AUDIO) (AUDIO) MODE Remote control device mode selection LIGHT Lights the remote key, and toggles between enabled and disabled Illumination mode.
Chapter 3: Using the remote control Remote Control functional key chart (continued) Key Label MUTE SLOW x • SKIP x • REW PAUSE/STEP PLAY FF TV/VCR DISC/AM/FM STOP REC LIST FAV CH yz HOME SPLIT PIC MODE FAV SCAN FREEZE Toshiba TV Cable Satellite VCR (TV) (CBL/SAT) (CBL/SAT) Sound mute*2 Sound mute*2 Sound mute*2 Sound mute*2 Slow FWD -----------------Skip FWD ---------------Skip REW Rewind ----Rewind Pause ----Pause Play ----Play Fast FWD ----Fast FWD ----TV/SAT TV/VCR --------Stop ----Stop REC Menu --
Chapter 3: Using the remote control Programming the remote control to operate your other devices Device code setup 1. Refer to the multi-brand remote control device code table on pages 35 and 36 to find the code for the brand of your device. If more than one code is listed, try each one separately until you find one that works. 2. Press MODE until the Mode indicator for the device (CBL/SAT, VCR/PVR, DVD, AUDIO 1, AUDIO 2) lights up. 3.
Chapter 3: Using the remote control Programming the remote control to operate your other devices (continued) Using the volume lock feature (8000) Operational feature reset (8900) For the TV, CABLE/SAT, VCR, and DVD modes, the volume controls (VOL yz and MUTE) can be locked to the selected device mode. This feature does not apply to the AUDIO 1 and AUDIO 2 modes. This feature clears all setup features not related to “Device code setup” and resets the Volume Lock to “TV.
Chapter 3: Using the remote control Multi-brand remote control device codes VCRs/PVRs Brand ADMIRAL AIWA AKAI AUDIO DYNAMIC BELL&HOWELL BROKSONIC CANON CCE CITIZEN CRAIG CURTIS MATHES DAEWOO DBX DIMENSIA EMERSON FISHER FUNAI GE GO VIDEO GOLDSTAR GRADIENTE HITACHI INSTANT REPLAY JENSEN JVC KENWOOD LG LXI MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MARTA MEMOREX MGA MINOLTA MITSUBISHI MULTITECH NEC OLYMPIC OPTIMUS ORION PANASONIC PENNEY PENTAX Code 0135 0127, 0132, 0181 0129, 0114, 0115, 0116 0139, 0111 0105, 0113 0120, 0126, 0180 01
Chapter 3: Using the remote control Multi-brand remote control device codes (continued) Receivers (cont.
4 Menu layout and navigation The illustrations below and on the next page provide a quick overview of your TV’s menu system. Main menu layout To open the main menus (illustrated below), press MENU on the remote control or TV side panel.
Chapter 4: Menu layout and navigation Setup / Installation menu layout To open the Installation menu (illustrated below), press MENU on the remote control or TV side panel, open the Setup menu, select Installation, and press ENTER.
5 TV Guide On Screen™ setup Setting up the TV Guide On Screen™ system The TV Guide On Screen™ system in your TV is a no-fee interactive program guide that uses the information you enter during the following setup process to provide you with a channel lineup and program listings for your area. The listings are automatically updated several times a day. Configuring the location of your TV Screen 1: Select the TV location (USA or Canada), and then press ENTER.
Chapter 5: TV Guide On Screen™ setup Setting up the TV Guide On Screen™ system (continued) Screen 5: Which TV input is your cable box plugged into? If you select ANT 1, screen 6 appears. If you select Video 1, screen 7 appears. Screen 6: Select the channel your TV is tuned to when using your cable box, and then press ENTER. Screen 7 appears. Screen 7: The on-screen diagram shows the correct way to connect your Cable box to the G-LINK™ terminal on the TV. Make sure the G-LINK™ cable is installed properly.
Chapter 5: TV Guide On Screen™ setup Setting up the TV Guide On Screen™ system (continued) Screen 12: Do you have an antenna connected? Select either Yes or No, and then press ENTER. Screen 13 appears. Note: If you selected NO in screen 3, you must select YES in this screen to receive a channel lineup and program listings. Screen 16: The on-screen diagram shows the correct way to connect your VCR to the G-LINK™ terminal on the TV. Make sure the G-LINK™ cable is installed properly.
Chapter 5: TV Guide On Screen™ setup Setting up the TV Guide On Screen™ system (continued) Screen 20: If your VCR stopped playing the tape after testing, select Yes and press ENTER. Screen 21 appears. If your VCR did not stop playing the tape after testing and you want to test the same code again, select “Test this code again” and press ENTER. If you want to test a different code, select No and press ENTER. Screen 19 appears. Did your VCR stop playing? Note: Many VCRs require testing more than one code.
6 Setting up your TV For menu navigation instructions, see Chapter 4. Selecting the menu language You can choose from three different languages (English, French and Spanish) for the on-screen display of menus and messages. (The TV Guide On Screen™ menus are in English, regardless of the language selected in this menu.) To select the menu language: 1. Press MENU and open the Preferences menu. 2. Highlight Menu Language and press •. 3.
Chapter 6: Setting up your TV Programming channels into the TV’s channel memory When you press CHANNEL y or z on the remote control or TV side panel, your TV will stop only on the channels stored in the TV’s channel memory. Follow the steps below to program channels into the TV’s channel memory. Programming channels automatically Your TV can automatically detect all active channels in your area and store them in its memory.
Chapter 6: Setting up your TV Programming channels into the TV’s channel memory (continued) Manually adding and deleting channels in the channel memory After automatically programming channels into the channel memory, you can manually add or delete individual channels. To add or delete channels in the channel memory: 1. Press MENU and open the Setup menu. 2. Highlight Installation and press ENTER. (A new set of Installation menu icons will appear on-screen, as shown in step 3).
Chapter 6: Setting up your TV Programming your favorite channels You can program up to 27 channels as favorite channels into three Favorite Channel sets (nine channels from the ANT 1 input, nine from the ANT 2 input, and nine from the Cable box input). You can then scan through your favorite channels only, skipping other channels you do not normally watch. To add and delete channels in the Favorite Channels sets: 1. Press MENU and open the Preferences menu. 2. Highlight Favorite Channels and press ENTER.
Chapter 6: Setting up your TV Setting up and using TheaterNet™ on-screen device control The TheaterNet feature allows you to control many brands of IEEE1394 and/or infrared remote-controlled A/V devices through your TV using on-screen control icons and the TV’s remote control. Note: • Although the TheaterNet on-screen device control feature includes codes for many devices, it may not include codes for some or all of the features on certain devices you wish to control.
Chapter 6: Setting up your TV Setting up and using TheaterNet™ on-screen device control (continued) Using the TheaterNet control icons 1. Set up your infrared devices in TheaterNet, if you have not already done so (see page 47). The following are examples of the TheaterNet on-screen control icons for various devices. Toshiba Symbio™ AVHD Recorder control* Note: IEEE1394 devices do not need to be set up in TheaterNet because they appear automatically in the TheaterNet menu. 2.
Chapter 6: Setting up your TV TheaterNet™ IR device codes Amplifiers Brand Aiwa Bose Carver Curtis Mathes Denon GE Harman/Kardon JVC Left Coast Linn Luxman Magnavox Marantz NEC Nakamichi Optimus Panasonic Parasound Philips Pioneer Polk Audio RCA Realistic Sansui Shure Sony Soundesign Technics Victor Wards Yamaha Code 0406 0674 0269 0300 0160 0078 0892 0331 0892 0269 0165 0269 0892, 0321, 0269 0264 0321 0395, 0300 0308, 0521 0246 0892, 0269 0013, 0300 0892, 0269 0300 0395 0321 0264 0689, 0220 0078, 0211 03
Chapter 6: Setting up your TV TheaterNet™ IR device codes (continued) Video accessory (HDTV decoder) Receivers (cont.) Satellite receivers (cont.
Chapter 6: Setting up your TV TheaterNet™ IR device codes (continued) VCRs (cont.
Chapter 6: Setting up your TV Setting the AVHD device skip time When you connect an external AVHD (audio/video hard drive) device—such as the Toshiba Symbio™ AVHD Recorder—to one of the TV’s IEEE1394 ports, you can use the AVHD device skip time feature to set the number of minutes the device will skip forward or backward when you press the SKIP buttons.
Chapter 6: Setting up your TV Viewing the CableCARD™ menu Viewing the digital signal meter A CableCARD™ enables you to view encrypted digital channels. See page 13 for connection and subscription information. After the CableCARD™ is inserted, a CableCARD™ option appears in the Applications menu, with informational screens provided by your digital CableCARD™ service (see illustrations below). You can view the digital signal meter for ANT 1 and ANT 2 digital TV input sources only.
Chapter 6: Setting up your TV Viewing the system status To check the system status: 1. Press MENU and open the Setup menu. 2. Highlight Installation and press ENTER. (A new set of Installation menu icons will appear on-screen, as shown below right). System Status Setup System Infomation Installation Sleep Timer On/Off Timer PC Settings HDMI Audio Auto Slide Show Interval 2 Sec AVHD Skip Time Navigate 15 min Select CH RTN Back EXIT Exit Navigate Select CH RTN Back EXIT Exit 3.
7 Using the TV Guide On Screen™ interactive program guide The TV Guide On Screen™ system is a free, interactive, on-screen program guide built in to your Toshiba TV that lists schedules and information for TV programs in your area. Note: Over-the-air or cable access to stations carrying TV Guide On Screen™ data is required for the TV Guide On Screen™ system to operate. The TV Guide On Screen™ system does not work with satellite programming.
Chapter 7: Using the TV Guide On Screen™ interactive program guide Navigating the TV Guide On Screen™ system • While watching TV, press TV GUIDE to enter the TV Guide On Screen™ system. The LISTINGS screen will appear with the current show highlighted. • When in the TV Guide On Screen™ system, if you press TV GUIDE from any screen, the TV will tune to the show displayed in the Video Window. • Use the arrow keys on the remote control (yzx •) to highlight any show, and then press ENTER to tune to that show.
Chapter 7: Using the TV Guide On Screen™ interactive program guide Navigating the TV Guide On Screen™ system (continued) Video Window • When you open the TV Guide On Screen™ system, the current program appears in the Video Window. • As you scroll through the listings, the Video Window will change to display the selected program. • The lock/unlock icon indicates the status of the Video Window.
Chapter 7: Using the TV Guide On Screen™ interactive program guide Navigating the TV Guide On Screen™ system (continued) Info Box • An Info Box contains information about a show, Service, or Panel Ad, or provides general help (for example, for a panel menu). • An Info Box for a program in the LISTINGS screen can have up to three sizes: Small, Large, or “No.” – Press INFO on the remote control to cycle among the sizes. – The default Info Box size is Small.
Chapter 7: Using the TV Guide On Screen™ interactive program guide TV Guide On Screen™ Services The TV Guide On Screen™ system consists of five main services: LISTINGS, SEARCH, RECORDINGS, SCHEDULE, and SETUP. Note: • For the RECORDINGS service to display, an IEEE1394 recording device must be connected to the television (see Chapter 2); otherwise, only four services display. Recording to other devices, such as a VCR, are possible from within the LISTINGS service.
Chapter 7: Using the TV Guide On Screen™ interactive program guide TV Guide On Screen™ Services (continued) SEARCH screen • SEARCH allows you to find shows by keyword, alphabetically, or by category (HDTV, Movies, Sports, Children, Educational, News, Variety, Series). • With SEARCH highlighted in the Service Bar, press INFO to display a help screen. Press INFO again to close the screen. • Use the arrow keys to move the highlight within SEARCH. Example: Category search 1.
Chapter 7: Using the TV Guide On Screen™ interactive program guide TV Guide On Screen™ Services (continued) SEARCH screen (continued) Example: Keyword search Keyword search lets you enter a word(s) to find a particular show by category or for every show title that matches. 1. From the SEARCH screen, highlight KEYWORD, and then press ENTER. 2. Highlight NEW SEARCH in the panel menu, and then press ENTER. 6. A list of all matching shows for that keyword is displayed. 7.
Chapter 7: Using the TV Guide On Screen™ interactive program guide TV Guide On Screen™ Services (continued) RECORDINGS screen The RECORDINGS service screen displays a list of previously recorded or currently recording shows on an IEEE1394 recording device connected to the TV (see Chapter 2). Note: RECORDINGS will not appear in the Service Bar unless you have an IEEE1394 video recording device connected to one of the IEEE1394 ports on the TV. See Chapter 2 for details.
Chapter 7: Using the TV Guide On Screen™ interactive program guide TV Guide On Screen™ Services (continued) SCHEDULE screen Record features The SCHEDULE service screen allows you to review, edit, or delete Record and Remind events you set previously. You can set a show to Record, or edit the record settings for a show, in LISTINGS, SEARCH, and SCHEDULE. There are three ways to set a show to Record, as described below.
Chapter 7: Using the TV Guide On Screen™ interactive program guide TV Guide On Screen™ Services (continued) Record features (continued) 3) Manually set a show to Record 1. Highlight SCHEDULE in the Service Bar, and press MENU to display the Schedule Options panel menu. 2. Highlight NEW MANUAL RECORDING and press ENTER to display the Record Options panel menu. Press yzx • to move through the options. Press the Number buttons or yzx • to change the information, as necessary. 3.
Chapter 7: Using the TV Guide On Screen™ interactive program guide TV Guide On Screen™ Services (continued) Remind features You can set a Reminder to perform the following functions: • Automatically turn on the TV (if off ) at the scheduled reminder time, and tune the TV to the channel of the show for which you set the reminder. • Automatically tune the TV, at the scheduled reminder time, to the channel of the show for which you set the reminder.
Chapter 7: Using the TV Guide On Screen™ interactive program guide TV Guide On Screen™ Services (continued) Remind features (continued) Reminder notification banner Based on your option settings, a notification banner will appear on-screen, if your TV is on at the scheduled Reminder time. At that time you can either press ENTER to hide the Reminder banner, or highlight the show and press ENTER to tune to the show.
Chapter 7: Using the TV Guide On Screen™ interactive program guide TV Guide On Screen™ Services (continued) SETUP screen After you complete the initial TV Guide On Screen™ setup (as described in Chapter 5), you can change the following settings: • Change system settings • Change channel display • Change default options Highlight a choice, press ENTER, and follow the on-screen instructions. With SETUP highlighted in the Service Bar, press INFO to display a help screen. Press INFO again to close the screen.
Chapter 7: Using the TV Guide On Screen™ interactive program guide TV Guide On Screen™ Services (continued) SETUP screen (continued) Change default options Record defaults This option allows you to change default settings in the following categories: • General Defaults • Record Defaults • Remind Defaults 1. From the SETUP screen, highlight CHANGE DEFAULT OPTIONS and press ENTER. 2. Highlight RECORD DEFAULTS and press MENU to display the Record Defaults panel menu. General defaults 1.
8 Using the TV’s features Selecting the video input source to view To select the video input source to view: 1. Press INPUT on the remote control or TV/VIDEO on the TV side panel. 2. Press 0–8 to select the input source you want to view, which will depend on the input terminals you used to connect your devices (see Chapter 2). The current signal source displays in the top right corner of the Input Selection screen.
Chapter 8: Using the TV’s features Labeling the video input sources You can label each video input source according to the type of device you connected to each source, from the following preset list of labels: – – (default label) Hide (to hide an unused input in the Input Selection window) Audio Receiver VCR Video Recorder Laser Disk Compact Disc DVD DTV Satellite/DSS Cable Game Console Note: • If you set up devices in TheaterNet,™ the associated inputs are automatically labeled and cannot be relabeled unt
Chapter 8: Using the TV’s features Tuning channels Using the Channel Browser™ The channel browser stores the most recently viewed channels (up to 32) in the channel history. This feature allows you to: • Keep a separate, temporary* history of the last 32 channels tuned from each of three inputs: ANT 1, ANT 2, and Cable Box. *Note: Turning off the TV will clear the channel history for all three inputs.
Chapter 8: Using the TV’s features Tuning channels (continued) Using the Channel Browser™ (continued) Adding and clearing channels in the channel history Setting a channel as the “Home” channel for an input Adding channels to the channel history To set a channel as Home using the remote control: 1. Tune the TV to the channel you would like to set as the Home channel for the current antenna input. 2. Press and hold the HOME ( ) button on the remote control for 3 seconds.
Chapter 8: Using the TV’s features Tuning channels (continued) Tuning your favorite channels To tune to the channels you programmed as Favorite Channels, see page 46. Tuning to the next programmed channel To tune to the next programmed channel: Press CHANNEL yz on the remote control or TV side panel. Note: • This feature will not work unless you program channels into the TV’s channel memory (see page 44).
Chapter 8: Using the TV’s features Selecting the picture size You can view many program formats in a variety of picture sizes—Natural, TheaterWide 1, TheaterWide 2, TheaterWide 3, and Full—as described below and on the next page. The way the image displays in any of the picture sizes will vary depending on the format of the program you are viewing. Select the picture size that displays the current program the way that looks best to you. Your picture size preferences can be saved for each input on your TV.
Chapter 8: Using the TV’s features Selecting the picture size (continued) Note: • If you select one of the TheaterWide® picture sizes, the top and bottom edges of the picture (including subtitles or captions) may be hidden. To view the hidden edges, either scroll the picture (TheaterWide 2 and 3 only) or try viewing the program in Full or Natural picture size.
Chapter 8: Using the TV’s features Scrolling the TheaterWide® picture (TheaterWide 2 and 3 only) You can set separate scroll settings for the TheaterWide 2 and TheaterWide 3 modes input. To set the scroll settings: 1. Press INPUT on the remote control or TV/VIDEO on the TV to select the input for which you want to set the picture size and scroll settings. 2. Press MENU and open the Video menu. 3. Highlight Theater Settings and press ENTER.
Chapter 8: Using the TV’s features Selecting the cinema mode (480i signals only) When you view a DVD (480i signal; 3:2 pulldown processed) from a DVD player connected to the VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, ColorStream HD1/HD2 (component video), or HDMI inputs on the TV, smoother motion can be obtained by setting the Cinema Mode to Film. To set the Cinema Mode to Film: 1. Press MENU and open the Video menu. 2. Highlight Theater Settings and press ENTER.
Chapter 8: Using the TV’s features Using the POP features Using the POP double-window feature Note: The POP (picture-out-picture) double-window feature splits the screen into two windows so you can watch two programs at the same time. • When the main window is in the ANT1 or ANT2 mode, the ANT1 and ANT2 inputs cannot be selected for the POP window. To display a program in the POP window: 1. Select the program you want to watch in the main window. 2. Press SPLIT to open the POP double-window.
Chapter 8: Using the TV’s features Using the POP features (continued) Switching the speaker audio (main or POP) While the POP window is open, press x or • to switch the sound (main or POP) that is output from the TV speakers (and from the VARIABLE AUDIO OUT terminals). The window with the active sound is outlined with a green border.
Chapter 8: Using the TV’s features Using the FREEZE feature 1. When viewing the TV, press FREEZE to make the picture a still picture. 2. To return to the moving picture, either press FREEZE again, press EXIT, or press any other button. Note: • The FREEZE feature is not available when the POP double-window or FAV SCAN multi-window is open. If you press FREEZE when either window is open, the message “Not available” will appear.
Chapter 8: Using the TV’s features Adjusting the picture Selecting the picture mode Adjusting the picture quality You can select your desired picture settings from four picture modes, as described below. You can adjust the picture quality (contrast, brightness, color, tint, and sharpness) to your personal preferences.
Chapter 8: Using the TV’s features Adjusting the picture (continued) Using CableClear® /DNR (digital noise reduction) The CableClear® digital noise reduction feature allows you to reduce visible interference in your TV picture. This may be useful when receiving a broadcast with a weak signal (especially a Cable channel) or playing a noisy video cassette or disc. To select CableClear/DNR preferences: 1. Press MENU and open the Video menu. 2. Highlight Advanced Picture Settings and press ENTER. 3.
Chapter 8: Using the TV’s features Adjusting the picture (continued) Using MPEG noise reduction Using dynamic contrast The MPEG noise reduction feature allows you to reduce visible interference caused by MPEG compression. Choices for MPEG noise reduction are High, Medium, Low and Off. Off is automatically selected when this feature is disabled (“grayed out”). This feature is not available in the PC input mode.
Chapter 8: Using the TV’s features Using the closed caption mode The closed caption mode has two options: • Captions—An on-screen display of the dialog, narration, and sound effects of TV programs and videos that are closed captioned (usually marked “CC” in program guides). • Text—An on-screen display of information not related to the current program, such as weather or stock data (when provided by individual stations). Advanced closed captions To view captions or text: 1.
Chapter 8: Using the TV’s features Using the closed caption mode (continued) Digital closed captions You can use the Digital CC/Audio selector to select digital closed caption services (if available), which will temporarily override closed captions for digital channels only. When such services are not available, the Digital CC/Audio selector presents a default list of services. If the selected service is not available, the next best service will be used instead. To select digital closed captions: 1.
Chapter 8: Using the TV’s features Adjusting the audio Muting the sound Press MUTE to partially reduce (1/2 Mute) or turn off (Mute) the sound. Each time you press MUTE, the mute mode will change in the following order. To listen to stereo sound: 1. Press MENU and open the Audio menu. 2. Highlight Audio Setup and press ENTER. → 1/2 Mute → Mute → Volume → Audio If the closed caption mode is set to Off when you select “MUTE” mode, the closed caption feature is automatically activated.
Chapter 8: Using the TV’s features Adjusting the audio (continued) Adjusting the audio quality Using the StableSound® feature You can adjust the audio quality by adjusting the bass, treble, and balance. The StableSound® feature 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). To turn on the StableSound® feature: 1.
Chapter 8: Using the TV’s features Adjusting the audio (continued) Using the SRS WOW™ surround sound feature WOW™ is a special combination of SRS Labs audio technologies (SRS 3D, FOCUS, and TruBass) that creates a thrilling surround sound experience with deep, rich bass from stereo sound sources. Your TV’s audio will sound fuller, richer, and wider. To adjust the WOW™ settings: 1. Put the TV in STEREO mode (see “Selecting stereo/SAP broadcasts” on page 86). 2. Press MENU and open the Audio menu. 3.
Chapter 8: Using the TV’s features Using the memory card JPEG picture viewer/MP3 audio player You can use the memory card slots on the TV side panel to view compatible JPEG files or play compatible MP3 files stored on a memory card (see “Memory card specifications” below and at right). You can display JPEG files in thumbnail mode or view them as a slide show. Note: • Never remove the memory card or turn off the TV while using the memory card.
Chapter 8: Using the TV’s features Using the memory card JPEG picture viewer/MP3 audio player (continued) Using the JPEG picture viewer 2. In a few seconds, the images automatically display onscreen, with one as a large picture and six in thumbnail format. Note: If you stored both JPEG and MP3 files on the same memory card, the JPEG picture viewer will start automatically when you insert the memory card in the TV.
Chapter 8: Using the TV’s features Using the memory card JPEG picture viewer/MP3 audio player (continued) Using the JPEG picture viewer (continued) To set the slide show interval: Note: The picture viewer must be closed before you can set the slide show interval. 1. Press MENU and open the Setup menu. 2. Highlight Slide Show Interval and press ENTER. Select the interval from the menu sidebar (2, 5, 10, 15, or 20 seconds).
Chapter 8: Using the TV’s features Using the memory card JPEG picture viewer/MP3 audio player (continued) Using the MP3 audio player (continued) To start the MP3 audio player when a memory card is already inserted: 1. Press MENU and open the Applications menu. Applications 2. Highlight Audio Player TV Guide On Screen Audio Player and press ENTER. Picture Viewer Digital CC/Audio Selector CableCARD 3.
Chapter 8: Using the TV’s features Setting the On/Off Timer Setting the sleep timer You can use the On/Off Timer to turn the TV on and off at a preset time on a recurring basis. You can set the sleep timer to turn off the TV after a set length of time (maximum of 3 hours). The sleep timer turns off the TV one time only, as opposed to the On/Off Timer, which turns off the TV on a recurring basis. Note: You must first set the time (see page 52). To set the On/Off Timer: 1.
Chapter 8: Using the TV’s features Using the PC setting feature Using the Long Life feature You can adjust the horizontal position/size, vertical position/size, clock phase, and sampling clock. This feature will be grayed out on the menu unless there is a PC connected to the TV (See “Connecting a personal computer (PC)” on page 27.) The long life settings (Picture shift, Gray level, Reverse, and White) help to reduce the risk of phosphor burn-in of the plasma screen. To set the PC setting: 1.
Chapter 8: Using the TV’s features Using the Long Life feature (continued) Gray Level White The gray level feature will set the sidebars to three different levels of darkness. Sidebars are the blank spaces on either side of a 4:3 viewing area. Lowering the darkness of the sidebars will help reduce screen burn in. A white pattern is displayed on the whole screen. To set the gray level of the sidebars: 1. Press MENU and open the Setup menu. 2. Highlight Long Life and press •. 3.
Chapter 8: Using the TV’s features Displaying TV setting information on-screen using RECALL Understanding the auto power off feature To display TV setting information on-screen: Press RECALL on the remote control. The following information will display on-screen (if applicable): • Current input (ANT 1, ANT 2, VIDEO 1, etc.
9 Using the Locks menu The Locks menu includes the Enable Rating Blocking, Edit Rating Limits, Channels Block, Input Lock, Front Panel Lock, Game Timer, and New PIN Code features. You can use these features after entering the correct PIN code. Entering the PIN code 1. Press MENU and highlight the Locks menu icon. While the PIN code entering screen is displayed, press RECALL four times within five seconds. The PIN code will be reset and you can enter a new PIN code.
Chapter 9: Using the Locks menu Blocking TV programs and movies by rating (V-Chip) Some TV programs and movies include signals that classify the content of the program (violence, sex, dialog, language). The V-Chip feature in this TV detects the signals and blocks the programs according to the ratings you select. (See the tables at right for rating descriptions.
Chapter 9: Using the Locks menu Blocking channels Unlocking programs temporarily With the Channels Block feature, you can block specific channels. You will not be able to tune blocked channels unless you clear the setting first. If you try to watch a TV program that exceeds the rating limits you set, the TV enters program lock mode. You can either unlock the program temporarily or select a non-locked program to watch. To block channels: 1. Press MENU and highlight the Locks menu icon. 2.
Chapter 9: Using the Locks menu Using the GameTimer™ Using the panel lock feature You can use the GameTimer to set a time limit for playing a video game (30–120 minutes). When the GameTimer is activated, the TV enters VIDEO LOCK mode and locks out the input source for the video game device. You can lock the side panel buttons to prevent your settings from being changed accidentally (by children, for example). When the panel lock is On, none of the controls on the TV side panel will operate except POWER.
10 Troubleshooting General troubleshooting Before calling a service technician, please check the following table for a possible cause of the symptom and some solutions. Symptom Solution TV will not turn on • Make sure the power cord is plugged in, and then press POWER. • The remote control batteries may be dead. Replace the batteries or try the side panel buttons. Picture problems • Check the antenna/cable connections (Chapter 2).
Chapter 10: Troubleshooting General troubleshooting (continued) Symptom Solution “Now Booting” message appears on-screen • When you turn on the TV after connecting the power cord, the message “Now Booting…” will be displayed on-screen until the TV enters standby mode. This is normal and is not a sign of malfunction. Sound problems • • • • • • Remote control problems • • • • Channel tuning problems • Make sure the remote control is set to the correct device mode (page 30).
Chapter 10: Troubleshooting General troubleshooting (continued) Symptom Solution Recording problems • If you use the TV’s remote control to start recording, you will not be able to change inputs (page 69), open the POP window (page 78), or open the FAV SCAN multi-window (page 80). If you attempt to do so, the message “Not Available While Recording” will appear on-screen. • If you are recording a digital channel, you will only be able to change analog channels while the recording is in progress.
Chapter 10: Troubleshooting TV Guide On Screen™ FAQs The following are frequently asked questions about the TV Guide On Screen™ system. The answers represent the most likely solutions to the problem. After you set up the TV Guide On Screen™ system (Chapter 5), the program guide opens automatically by default when you turn on the TV. You can turn off the automatic program guide (see page 42) and instead press the TV GUIDE button on the remote control to manually open the TV Guide On Screen™ program guide.
Chapter 10: Troubleshooting TV Guide On Screen™ FAQs (continued) CHANNEL LINEUPS & LISTINGS 14. Q: Why aren’t all my channels initially displayed? A: After initial setup, approximately 120 channels are automatically displayed. The user may use the “Change channel display” feature to turn ON or OFF additional channels. Note: Even though you have the option of enabling many more channels, the system may not have the memory capacity to hold detailed program descriptions for all of them. 15.
Chapter 10: Troubleshooting TV Guide On Screen™ FAQs (continued) OPERATIONS 26. Q: How can I look for a specific show in the TV Guide On Screen™ system? A: SEARCH lets you find shows by keyword, alphabetically, or by category (HDTV, Movies, Sports, Children, Educational, News, Variety, Series). 27. Q: My cable box will not change channels with the TV Guide On Screen™ system.
11 Appendix Specifications NOTE: • This model complies with the specifications listed below. • Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. • This model may not be compatible with features and/or specifications that may be added in the future. Television System NTSC standard ATSC standard (8VSB) Digital Cable (64 QAM, 256 QAM; in-the-clear, unencrypted*) *Encrypted channels can be viewed on this TV using a CableCARD.™ See page 13 for details.
Chapter 11: Appendix Limited United States Warranty for Plasma Televisions Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. (“TACP”) makes the following limited warranties to original consumers in the United States. THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES EXTEND TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER OR ANY PERSON RECEIVING THIS PLASMA TELEVISION AS A GIFT FROM THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER AND TO NO OTHER PURCHASER OR TRANSFEREE. PLASMA TELEVISIONS PURCHASED IN THE U.S.A. AND USED ANYWHERE OUTSIDE OF THE U.S.A.
Chapter 11: Appendix Limited Canada Warranty for Plasma Televisions Toshiba Canada Limited (“TCL”) makes the following limited warranties to original consumers in Canada. THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES EXTEND TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER OR ANY PERSON RECEIVING THIS PLASMA TELEVISION AS A GIFT FROM THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER AND TO NO OTHER PURCHASER OR TRANSFEREE. PLASMA TELEVISIONS PURCHASED IN CANADA AND USED ANYWHERE OUTSIDE OF CANADA, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE U.S.A.
Chapter 11: Appendix A copy of the GPL source code in this product may be obtained by contacting Toshiba Consumer Solutions at (800)631-3811. There will be a charge to cover the costs of providing the source code. A copy of the LGPL source code in this product may be obtained by contacting Toshiba Consumer Solutions at (800)631-3811. There will be a charge to cover the costs of providing the source code. USB Protocol Copyright © 2005 The NetBSD Foundation, Inc. All rights reserved.
Chapter 11: Appendix Notes Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. #01E_107-111_4250HP95 111 Black (E) 42/50HP95 *web 213:276 05.9.
Index A EFGHIJ Antenna cables ........................................................................................12 Audio player ............................................................................................. 89 Audio quality adjustments ................................................................... 87 Audio system connection .....................................................................21 Auto aspect ..........................................................................
Index (continued) M S Memory cards ................................................................................... 89–92 Memory Stick™ memory cards .................................................. 89, 90 Menu system ...................................................................................... 37, 38 MMC memory cards ...................................................................... 89, 90 MP3 ...............................................................................................
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