Toshiba 2145DB, 2545DB Owner Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL

You have bought a superb new colour television from Toshiba - one of the world's leading manufacturers of quality home entertainment products.

If you follow the instructions in this booklet, your TV will give you many years' trouble-free enjoyment. Please read the instructions carefully before you begin using your TV and, keep the booklet handy for future reference.

This set includes many of the latest features to bring you great pictures and sound. Do take time to read all about them to help you get the very best from your TV.

And don't forget that Toshiba also makes a range of award winning video recorders with design and features which perfectly complement our

The

Toshiba Corporation

TVs.

Founded in electrical goods.

Toshiba has made more TV tubes than any other manufacturer in the world and was the first to introduce the

Flatter, Squarer Tube

the

standard TV format.

As well as its market-leading home entertainment products, the company has an amazing range of other business

interest's, from communications satellites to hydro-electric power plants. Toshiba equipment helps power Japan's legendary Bullet Train and the company's medical division makes body scanners and other vital life-saving

equipment.

Nearly half the world's 1 mega-bit DRAM chips (the micro-chips which supply the brain power of most

computerised equipment) are made by Toshiba and the company's portable lap-top computers are the world's

number one best sellers. It's this breadth of experience which helps keep Toshiba in the lead, and gives it's products the edge in technical

excellence, design and reliability.

Glossary of

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BEAB: Euro Connector:

1875,

the Toshiba Corporation is now the world's seventh largest manufacturer of electronic and

(FST). FST technology, which gives sharper pictures and improved colour, has now becomt

Terms:

High performance Nicam stereo giving a richer, deeper and fuller tone. British Electrotechnical Approvals Board.

See Scart Socket.

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FST: Nicam:

PAL: Programme Position:

Scart Socket:

Size of Screen: Stand-by: Text:

An improved text system providing easier and faster access to text pages via coded keys on the remote control.

Flatter, Squarer Tube.

Nearly Instantaneous Companded Audio Multiplex. A digital transmission system which gives near CD sound clarity on both stereo and mono soundtracks when received by a Nicam TV or Nicam Video recorder. (Ensure that your local transmitter is Nicam equipped).

Phase Alternating Line. The numbered button assigned to a particular station or channel on the remote control.

Programme Positions are available on this television set.

A standard 21-pin socket which allows direct audio/visual connection - providing higher picture and sound quality. For example, for direct connection from Video recorder or Satellite decoder (also known as Euro connector).

Screen sizes are measured diagonally across the screen and quoted in centimetres. Switches the set to 'Rest' mode to save power over short periods of time. Teletext information obtained by direct page number entry.

broadcast standard.

colour-

GETTING STARTED

Introduction

Optimum reception of colour and text requires a good signal and will generally mean that a loft or outdoor aerial must be used. The exact type and siting will depend upon your particular area and your local Toshiba dealer will be best to advise.

GETTING STARTED

Introduction (Contents) Page Installation (Positioning and connecting your TV) Page 4 Your remote control (Operation and batteries) Page 5 Tuning-in (Switching on and tuning in)

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BASIC OPERATION

Watching TV programmes (Volume, changing programme positions) Page 9

Picture adjustment,

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selection and Sound adjustment Page 10

SOUND FEATURES

Stereo or bilingual broadcasts (Stereo mode) Page 11

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Menus (External AV input

16:9 (2545 model only) Page 13

Timer Facilities, (Time Display,

-El,

Text, Skip) Page 12

'No

signal - Automatic Off')

Page 14

VIEWING TEXT

The text buttons on the remote control Page 15 Fastext Page 16 Normal text (List mode) Page

OTHER

Connections TV Front Connections TV Back Connections Connecting a Satellite Decoder and Video Recorder For your guidance (Safety tips & Simple problem solving) Specifications, accessories

Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Pages 21/22 Page 23 Page 24

GETTING

STARTED

Installation

The following describes the initial set-up procedure in order to operate all of the features of your TV.

Always use a Scart lead to connect your video recorder, if equipment see pages

The mains supply required for this equipment is 220v to 240v 50Hz. Never connect to a DC supply or any other power source.

DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or adaptor or consult your dealer. If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off, remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.

If this product is not provided with a mains plug, or one has to be fitted, then follow the instruction given below:

IMPORTANT. DO NOT make any connection to the larger terminal which is marked with the letter earth symbol

The wires in the mains lead on this product are coloured in accordance with the following code:

As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows:

or coloured green or green-and-yellow.

22.

BLUE: NEUTRAL BROWN:

has a Scart socket. For connecting additional

or by the safety

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The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter When replacing the fuse only a correctly rated approved type should be used and be sure to re-fit the fuse cover.

The fuse fitted in this plug is

IN DOUBT - CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN.

Your new Toshiba

In order to achieve the best possible performance from your new

follow these simple installation procedures:

To get the clearest picture and the best text operation we strongly advise that you use a roof top or loft mounted

aerial. Your local Toshiba dealer will be able to advise you accordingly.

Position your television so that no direct sunlight falls on the screen as this can impair the clarity of the picture. Always ensure that there is sufficient space around the television for adequate ventilation. Your new Toshiba

best sound performance from your the screen. This will give you the full effects from the

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and

approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.

TV is designed to give a superb sound response to a wide range of broadcasts.

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TV is designed to deliver a superb stereo effect both far and wide. To get the

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we suggest that you arrange the seating positions in front of

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speakers.

TV we recommend that you

or coloured black.

or coloured red.

Avoid excessively warm locations to prevent possible damage to the cabinet and components.

Do not expose your television to excessively moist or humid conditions.

Do not place anything on top of your

damage your When cleaning the screen and cabinet: Always turn off the mains supply and remove the plug. Clean the screen

and cabinet with a soft, dry cloth. We recommend that you do not use any proprietary polishes or solvents on the

screen or cabinet as this may cause damage.

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TV. The top surface is curved and any falling items could

GETTING STARTED

Your remote control

The illustration below is designed to show the areas of the remote control.

Individual buttons are described in the text.

Operation:

CALL (Page 9)

For use with Toshiba VTR

(Page 18)

Picture adjustment (Page 10)

Oning buttonnext (Pages 6.7

Keypad Number Buttons

1 or 2 Digit Channel Selection

(Page

Input Selection Button (Page 18)

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3000

Sound Mute (Page

Stand-by (Page 9)

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Sound adjustment (Page 10) Stereo/Bilingual (Page 11)

Volume

Programme (Page 9)

Text (Pages 15, 16 & 17)

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Position/Text

selection and

Effective Range of

the Remote Control

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Release the back cover catch of the remote control by pushing in the direction of the arrow. This will reveal the battery compartment (located on the

rear). When fitting new batteries take care to observe the correct

polarities. All Toshiba batteries are Cadmium and Mercury free. Wherever possible replace with similar batteries. Suitable battery types are: R03 or AAA.

Dual operation. Coloured Prompt Buttons for FastextNideo Recorder. You may use these to operate your

Toshiba Video Recorder (used

in conjunction with the button. For VTR operation see page

18)

FNTR

Caution: DO NOT DO NOT

throw your batteries into a fire. Dispose of your batteries in a designated disposal area.

combine a used old battery with a new one.

DO NOT

mix battery types.

GETTING STARTED

Due to the complicated map of TV transmitters we are unable to pre-tune your TV. The following simple steps will take you through the process, enabling you to allocate any TV station to any programme position.

\0n/0ff switch

Power on light Remote Eye

All the displays associated with tuning-in your

remain on screen for approximately bring a display back simply press the

Once you have completed a step, you can cancel any display by pressing the CALL button.

Press the onloff switch to

turn on the TV.

The Power-On red light will glow.

Press button 1 on the

remote control.

seconds. To

button.

will

Note for engineers: This TV has direct

channel entry if the channel numbers are

known. Select the screen in step enter the appropriate channel number using

the remote control. To memorise follow

steps

6-8.

on page

then

By repeatedly pressing

the

remote control you can

view all the functions

available. These are

presented by way of screen displays. To go from one function to the

next press the

Detailed explanation of all these functions are

covered later in the

handbook.

Note:

displays is as shown.

Note:

screen you need to

tune your TV.

Do not worry simply the display.

V545

model only

button on the

L:)

OFF

button.

TEXT

The sequence of

This is the

POS

the display disappears,

presslng the D button again recalls

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Tuning-in

STARTED

NOTE:

To cancel the display press the

If the display disappears, simply press the D button to recall the display.

FlVTR

CALL

button.

Note:

The highlighted function is activated. With the adjacent screen

display showing, press the

button to select the

>>>

indicator.

Press the

the will show the available channels in ascending order while the searches for a station.

When a station is found, it will be displayed along with the station name. If the picture quality is poor, due to a weak signal, press the to restart the search.

button and

(channel indicator)

button again

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Note:

When

indicator to

By pressing the + button again, tuning will commence at the start of the search.

21.

is reached the

will reset the

Note:

To tune your television to receive from a

satellite decoder or video recorder, connected

via the aerial lead, refer to page

18.

Completion of the Tuning-in procedure

continued overleaf.

NOTE:

To cancel the display press the

If the display disappears, simply press the D button to recall the display.

FlVTR

CALL

button.

Press the D button once

6 to select POS (Programme

Position). Enter the desired

programme position using two numbered buttons on the remote control.

Positions preceded by

etc.

Now press the D button once more to (Memory Store).

Press the the programme position.

The indicator will revert to CH . Repeat steps 7

for all the remaining stations that you wish to tune in.

9 must be

i.e.

01, 02,

selkct

button to store

4,5,6

>>>

>>> POS

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For example:

Note:

To tune your television to receive from a satellite decoder or video recorder, connected via the aerial lead, refer to page

BBC1 BBC2 ITV on3 CH4

on on

18.

Note:

If you do not use the

programme position will not be held in memory.

Manual Fine Tune (Not normally required) will enable you to adjust the tuning manually to find the signal for each programme position.

Select the Programme Position that requires Manual Fine Tuning.

Press the D button

repeatedly until the adjacent display appears. Press the

to optimise the picture.

(or

-1

(Memory Store), the

buttons

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Tuning-in is now complete.

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