Toshiba 15v300PG User Manual

15V300PG

COLOUR TELEVISION

OWNER’S MANUAL

Contents

SETTING UP

Safety Precautions Installation and important information 4 The remote control Connecting external equipment Connections and controls –

headphone socket, connecting equipment to the side of the television

Tuning the television Tuning the television – Tuning the television

CONTROLS AND FEATURES

General controls Stereo and bilingual transmissions Child lock Sleep timer Picture format 13 Picture controls –

colour temperature, room lighting

Sound controls – Input selection and AV connections PC Mode 15 PC Input Display Modes 16

TEXT SERVICES

Text

PROBLEM SOLVING

Questions and Answers Notes

– disabling the buttons on the television

– setting up and general information, control buttons

– for your own records

– Some do's and don'ts for you to be aware of

– an at-a-glance guide

– a guide to connecting equipment to the back of the television

switching on the television, standby, us ing the side c ontrols,

– initial tuning and programme sorting

manual tuning

– APS, choosing a language

– time display, setting programme positions

– stereo/mono or dual language broadcasts

– setting t he television to turn off

picture format, picture mode (contrast, brightness, sharpness, colour, hue)

volume, sound mute, equalizer, balance, AVL, effect

– input and output sockets for connected equipment

– answers to s ome of the more common queries

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9 10 11

12 12 12 12

13 13 14 15

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INFORMATION

Specifications and Accessories supplied accessories

15V300PG 22 Declarations 23

– technical information about the television,

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Safety Precautions

This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken to obtain the best results and for safety to be assured. Please read the points below for your own safety. They are of a general nature, intended to help with all electronic consumer products and some points may not apply to the goods you have just purchased.

Air Circulation

Leave more than 10cm clearance around the television to allow adequate ventilation. This will prevent overheating and possible damage to the television. Dusty places should also be avoided.

Heat Damage

Damage may occur if the television is left in direct sunlight or near a heater. Avoid places subject to extremely high temperatures or humidity, or locations where the temperature is likely to fall below 5°C (41°F).

Mains Supply

The set should be operated only from a 220-240 V AC 50 Hz outlet. DO ensure that the television is not standing on the mains lead. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment, this incorporates a special Radio Interference Filter, the removal of which will impair its performance.It should only be replaced by a correctly rated and approved type and the fuse cover must be refitted. IF IN DOUBT PLEASE CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN.

DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to

use the equipment. DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains

plug, extension leads and interconnections between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturers’ instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug before making or changing connections.

DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equipment.

DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.

Do not

DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.

DON’T obstruct the ventilation openings of the equipment with items such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.

DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to dripping or splashing or objects filled with liquids, such as vases, to be placed on the equipment.

DON’T place hot objects or naked flame sources, such as lighted candles or nightlights on, or close to equipment. High temperatures can melt plastic and lead to fires.

DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws. To ensure complete safety, always fit the manufacturers’ approved stand, bracket or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.

DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended, unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off by withdrawing the plug, make sure your family know how to do this. Special arrangements may need to be made for people with disabilities.

DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or it is damaged in any way

- switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.

WARNING - excessive sound pressure from earphones or headphones can cause hearing loss.

ABOVE ALL - NEVER let anyone, especially children, push or hit the screen, push anything into holes, slots or any other openings in the case.

NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind - it is better to be safe than sorry.

THE MAINS SOCKET OUTLET IS USED AS A DISCONNECTING DEVICE AND THEREFORE SHOULD BE READILY OPERABLE.

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Installation and important information

Where to install

Locate the television away from direct sunlight and strong lights; soft, indirect lighting is recommended for comfortable viewing. Use curtains or blinds to prevent direct sunlight falling on the screen.

Place on a sturdy platform, the mounting surface should be flat and steady.

must be secured to the wall with a sturdy tie using the clip on the back of

It the television, this will prevent it from falling over.

Make sure the television is located in a position where it cannot be pushed or hit by objects and that small items cannot be inserted into slots or openings in the case.

Please take note

EXCLUSION CLAUSE

Toshiba shall under no circumstances be liable for loss and/or damage to the product caused by:

i) fire;

ii) earthquake;

iii) accidental damage;

iv) intentional misuse of the product;

v) use of the product in improper conditions;

vi) loss and/or damage caused to the product whilst in the possession of a third party;

vii) any damage or loss caused as a result of the owner’s failure and/or neglect to follow the instructions set out in

the owner’s manual;

viii) any loss or damage caused directly as a result of misuse or malfunction of the product when used simulta-

neously with associated equipment;

Furthermore, under no circumstances shall Toshiba be liable for any consequential loss and/or damage including but not limited to the following, loss of profit, interruption of business, the loss of recorded data whether caused during normal operation or misuse of the product.

NOTE: A Toshiba wall bracket or stand, where available, must be used. If a non Toshiba wall bracket or stand is used

the products' BEAB approval will become void and the equipment is then used at the consumers own risk

If stationary images generated by text services, channel identification logos, computer displays, video games, on screen menus, etc. are left on the television screen for any length of time they could become conspicuous, it is always advisable to reduce both the brightness and contrast settings.

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Simple at-a-glance reference of your remote control.

To select input from external sources

No function

To change programme positions (text pages)

move the cursor on the screen up, down, left

Selectable picture mode

When in TV mode:

When in Text mode:

See for functions of

When using a Toshiba VCR or DVD:

To return to the previous programme

Main menu

The remote control

and volume When using menus the direction buttons

or right. OK to confirm your selection

Choose to control your Toshiba TV,

VCR or DVD player

No function

press to PAUSE/STEP press to PLAY press to REWIND press to FAST FORWARD press to EJECT press to STOP press to SKIP-REWIND press to SKIP-FORWARD

Inserting batteries and effective range of the remote

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the text keys.

Remov e the back cover to reveal the battery compartment and ma ke sure the batteries are inserted the right way round. Suitable battery types for this remote are AAA, IEC R03 1.5V.

Do not combine a used, old battery with a new one or mix battery types. Remove dead batteries immediately to prevent acid from leaking into the battery compartment. Dispose of them in a designated disposal area.

Warning: Batteries must not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

The performance of the remote control will deteriorate beyond a dis tance of fiv e metres or outside an angle of 30 degrees from the centre of the television. If the operating range becomes reduced the batteries may need replacing.

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Connecting external equipment

Before connecting any external equipment, disconnect from the main power.

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Connecting external equipment continued,

Aerial cables:

Connect the aerial to the socket on the rear of the television. If you use a decoder and/or a media recorder it is essential that the aerial cable is connected through the decoder and/or through the media recorder to the television.

SCART leads:

Connect the media recorder IN/OUT socket to the television. Connect the decoder Connect the media recorder MEDIA RECORDER socket.

Before running your decoder and media recorder to

A wide variety of external equipment can be connected to the back of the television, therefore the relevant owners manuals for

If connecting S-VIDEO equipment, set the S-VIDEO. See page 15.

If the television automatical ly switches over to monitor external equipment, return to normal television by pressing the desired programme position button. To recall external

equ ip ment, press

EXT2, S-Video or PC RGB.

APS (AUTO PROGRAMMING SYSTEM) put

all additional equipment must be referred to.

TV socket to the television.

SAT socket to the decoder

Standby.

INPUT for

to s elect between TV, EXT1,

Connecting the PC via PC input

• Power off both computer and TV before making any connections.

• Connect the PC cable to the PC input of your TV and to the 15-pin connector on the rear of your computer.

• Tighten the screws on the plugs until the connectors are fastened securely.

• For PC sound, use stereo jack socket located at the rear side of the TV.

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Connections and controls

Blue = Standby

POWER

ON/OFF

PROGRAMME

VOLUME

HEADPHONE

Whilst all the necessary adjustments and controls for the television are made using the remote control, the buttons on the top of the television may be used for some functions.

UP / DOWN

LED

Switching on

If the standby LED is unlit, connect the mains plug to the mains outlet. Press the Power button to switch the television into standby. The blue LED will light.

To view the television, press buttons on the remote control, or the the TV. The blue LED will turn off and the picture will appear after a few seconds.

To p ut the television into standby, pr ess remote control, the blue LED will light.

or any of the number

P+ / P- buttons on

on the

Using the remote control

Press the MENU button on the remote control to see the menus.

TV mode the menu appears as a group of icons each

for a menu option. Press the select a topic.

To use the options press the remote control to select. Use select the required choice. Follow the on screen instructions. The functions of each menu are described in detail throughout the manual.

Up or Down button to

Right or OK buttons on the

Up or Down buttons to

TV/AV

TV/AVMENUP/CHVOLUME

JACK

Using the controls and connections

Using the control buttons on the top of the TV:

• To alter the volume press

• To alter the programme position press of the TV.

• Press

MENU and and to control the

menu options.

• Press

MENU to finish.

When connecting mono sound equipment to

AV)

, connect the audio output of the equipment to the L or

R socket on the television, then press Dual I for the left mono, Dual II for the right mono, or stereo for mono through both left and right speakers.

To select the Input, press SOURCE menu as described on page 15. The television will automatically sense the type of signal.

Please always refer to the owner’s manual of the equipment to be connected for full details.

EXT2 (BACK-

until EXT2 is highlighted in

on the top

to select

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