Toshiba 2539DB, 2939DB, 3339DB Owner Manual

TOSHIBA

Nicam

Digital Stereo

Colour Television

with

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fastext

and

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DOLBY SURROUND

PRO

LOGIC

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2539DB

2939~~

3339DB

OWNER'S

MANUAL

TOSHIBA

You have bought a superb new colour television from ~oshiba -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 perfectlv
complement our

The

Toshiba Corporation

TVs.

Founded in

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

And in the sound field, Toshiba were the first manufacturer to offer televisions with built-in Dolby Surround Processors. Dolby
Surround is the system which uses additional rear speakers to create a cinema-like experience allowing you to enjoy the film
as the Director had originally intended.

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
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.

Bassltreble controls:

BEAB:
Dolby Pro Logic Surround:

Euro Connector:
Fastext:

FST:
Nicam:

PAL:
Programme Position:

Scart Socket:

Size of Screen:
Stand-by:

Text:

1875,

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

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

1

mega-bit DRAM chips (the micro-chips which supply the brain power of most computerised

Glossary

of

Terms:

As in a Hi-Fi system, the bass and treble levels can be altered to match personal taste via tht

handset.

British Electrotechnical Approvals Board.

Dolby Pro Logic Surround is the domestic version of Dolby Stereo -the unique recording

system which adds depth and sensitivity to films in the cinema by surrounding the audience

with sound.
See Scart Socket.
An improved text system providing easier and faster access to text pages via colour-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.

U.K.

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

100

Programme Positions are available on this television set.
A standard 21-pin socket which allows direct
quality. For example, for direct connection from Video recorder or Satellite receiver (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.
Direct page entry for normal teletext information.

broadcast standard.

audio/visual connection - providing higher

the

standard TV format.

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 3
Installation
Your remote control (Operation and batteries) Page

Tuning-in (Switching on and tuning in) Pages

(

Installation, Positioning and connecting your TV) Page 4

5

617

BASIC OPERATION

Watching TV programmes (Volume, changing programme positions) Page 8
Selectable (Picture adjustment using the remote control) Page 9
Selectable tone (Sound adjustment using the remote control) Page 10

SPECIAL SOUND FEATURES

Stereo or bilingual broadcasts (Stereo mode) Page 11
Sound effects selection Page 12
Digital Surround processor Page 13
Dolby Pro Logic Surround Pages 14/15
Dolby Surround level settings Page 16

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Menus (Timer, Noise reduction, Blue Back and External AV input
Menus (Tuning, Channel Skip, Manual Fine Tune) Page 18
Menus (Teletext, Picture Height, Width and Shift) Page 19
16:9 Page 20
Super woofer, Time Display Page 21

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Page 17

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VIEWING TEXT

The text buttons on the remote control Page 22
Text (Fastext) Page 23

Normal text (List mode) Page 24

OTHER

TV Front Connections Page 25

TV

Back Connections Page 26
Connections (Connections, Mono selection) Page 27
Connecting a Satellite Receiver and Video Recorder
Specifications
For your guidance (Safety tips

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

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
or coloured green or green-and-yellow.
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: The
wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which
is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.
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

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

5A

and is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.

&

Accessories Page 30

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Simple problem solving)

BLUE: NEUTRAL BROWN: LIVE

IF

IN DOUBT - CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN.

Pages 28/29
Page 31

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or by the safety earth symbol

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GETTING

Installation

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STARTED

The following describes the initial set-up procedure in order to operate all of the features of your
Always use the Scart lead provided to connect your video recorder, if it has a Scart socket. For connecting
additional equipment see pages 25/26.

Locate the television where direct sunlight does not impair the picture, soft and indirect lighting is recommended
for comfortable viewing.

Leave enough space around the television to allow adequate ventilation and sound response.

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

Do not expose to excessive moisture or humid conditions.

Centre and Surround speakers

These speakers are essential to get Surround effects from your TV. The centre speaker is detachable from the
stand, if required, and should be placed below the
and behind the normal seating area as shown. See separate fixing instruction sheet for mounting and connecting
of rear speakers. The optimum mounting height being 1.5 metres from the floor, alternatively these speakers can
stand on the floor.

Note: The wire with the white trace must go to the positive
Always make sure that there are no 'short circuits' on the speaker connections.

TV

screen. The rear speakers should ideally be placed above

(RED)

terminal.

TV.

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Centre

Speaker Connections

GETTING STARTED

Your remote control

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

Individual buttons are described in the text.

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Sound Mute

Page 8

Nicam Stereo/Bilingual

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Picture and Sound Controls

9,

Pages

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Video Recorder Buttons

10, 12, 13, 14,15,

16,21

Menu Selection

Pages

you may use these to

Video Recorder

Effective Range of

the Remote Control

16,17,

18,19

Stand-by
Page

8

Q

TXT

Teletext

Pages

22,23,24

Coloured Prompts

23,24

Pages

Keypad Number Buttons

Input Selection Button
Page 26

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Carefully slide back
the lower portion of
the remote control to
reveal the battery
compartment (located

on the rear). When
fitting new batteries
take care to observe
the correct polarities.
All Toshi ba batteries
are Cadmium and
Mercury free.
Suitable battery types
are: R03, AAA, or
SUM-4,

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.

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.

All the displays associated with tuning-in your TV will

remain on screen for
them back simply press the associated function
button
Once you have completed a step, you can cancel any
display by pressing the

6

seconds (approx). To bring

CALL

button.

On Timer

indicator'

Power on light Remote Eye

//

0nloff switch

Press the

1

to turn on the TV.
The Power-On red light

will glow.

Press button 1 on the

2

remote control.

Pull down the lower part

3

of the remote control
just enough to reveal
the additional panel of
buttons.

Press the MENU button
repeatedly until you see
the adjacent display

onloff switch

>>>

[-I

DOWN

Pull to
open

Do not worry
simply pressing the

if

the display disappears,

MENU

button again

recalls the display.

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. The channel is

memorised when the display disappears.

1

on page

7,

then

GETTING STARTED

1

Tuning-in

If the display has disappeared, simply press the

MENU

2

button once to bring it back.

Note:

The highlighted function is activated.

With the adjacent
display showing, press

the

m

button so that

the

>>>

indicator is in

red.

Press the or
button to start the
automatic search. The CH
number will change as
the TV searches through
the available frequencies.
When a station is found,

it

will be displayed along

with the station name.

(m)

l

>>>

[-I

DOWN

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UP

F]

[-I

DOWN

m

Note:

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

27.

If this is BBC
allow the display to
disappear and the

station is memorised.
If this is not BBC

simply repeat steps
and 2 until the station is
found.

For BBC

2

on the remote control
and repeat steps
and

3.

Repeat the procedure

for all the remaining
stations you wish to
tune in.

Tuning-in

1,

simply

1

2

press button

1,2

is

now complete.

1

BASIC

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Watching

Having tuned your set, close the lower portion of the remote control. Whilst all the necessary adjustments
and controls for your new TV are made using the remote control, you can alter the volume
programme position
open, simply press the centre of the panel.

these buttons.

OPERATION

(see page

W

using the

25)

programmes

d

A

or V buttons located under the flap on the front of the TV set. To

Note: The set must be fully tuned-in to enable you to use

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To alter the volume

To raise or lower the

1

volume press the

m

or buttons.

The display will show

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I

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To change programme position

the changes.

Alternatively:

The sound can

2

muted simply by
pressing the button.
'Press again to restore.

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be

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ON

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To select a programme
position press one of
the numbered buttons.

and

,

WM~OL;

SG~EEM

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Standby Button 6:

This allows you to put the set into

mode when leaving the TV unattended for
short periods of time, or when using the
TIMER' (see page 17). To return to TV mode
press the
buttons on the remote control.

0

button, or any of the numbered

standby

'ON

The programme
position will be
displayed in the top
right corner of the
screen.

Alternatively:

I

2

You can change the

programme position by
using the button to

increase the programme

~osition bv one or the

(

to reduce the

programme position by

I

1

one.

1

For programme positions
below 9, press the

button to select

the desired programme

position number using
the numbered buttons on
the remote control.

L

For programme positions

above 9, press the

button to select
the desired

programme position

number

NOTE: To identify the current programme

position press the CALL button.
Press again to cancel the display.

2

(10-99).

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digit

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Enter

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BASIC OPERATION

1

Selectable picture

Selectable picture allows you to change the contrast at the touch of a button.

To select the alternative picture styles

1

Press the

1

repeatedly to view the
different picture styles

available.
You will see four

different options to
complement the type of
programme and room

lighting. The display will

change as shown.

dakbutton

(

STANDARD

1

MILD

The memory will

2

To alter the Contrast, Brightness, Colour and Tint

Note: Selected function is highlighted.

3

contain your own
selection of Contrast,

Brightness, Colour (and
Tint) as set in steps
and

4.

Press the button
repeatedly to selec
between the Contrast

a,

Brightness oand
Colour
only be adjusted on a

tape which has been

recorded
on NTSC video recorder.

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The tlnt may

&

played back

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MEMORY

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4

Use the =or
buttons to adjust the

settings.

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BASIC OPERATION

Selecta ble tone

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Selectable tone allows you to change the treble and bass at the touch of a button.

To select the alternative tone styles

I

1

Press the button

repeatedly to choose
the tone style that is
riaht for the mood of

Note: The frequency bars
are

NOT

MUSIC

adjustable.

STANDARD

+Pk3

SPEECH

2

To

Note: Selected function is highlighted.

3

The memory will

contain your own
selection of Bass, Treble
and Balance as set in

3

and

4

@

LA.

below.

button

7,

Treble

steps

alter the Bass, Treble and Left and Right Balance

Press the
repeatedly to select
between Bass

(,

and left and right

balance

MEMORY

10

Use the or

4

buttons to adjust the
settings.

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SPECIAL SOUND FEATURES

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Stereo or bilingual broadcasts

This TV set is designed to receive and automatically select all Nicam transmissions.

operation and displays which accompany stereo broadcasts.

If Nicam broadcasts are transmitted the
symbol will appear in the upper right corner of the
screen, after a few seconds the display will
disappear. The display will reappear each time
you change programme positions, provided that

the broadcast is in Nicam.

Note:

Nicam broadcasts can be in stereo or mono.

Some common problems with Nicam reception:

1

Your local transmitter has not been upgraded

for Nicam e.g. No stereo indicator appears.

2

The original soundtrack of the film etc. was
recorded in mono. Note: Stereo indicator
appears but sound is in mono.

CD

Nicam broadcasts can be in either Stereo or Mono.

To select mode

@

Press the

1

The

CDII,CDIII

appear alternately in the
lower part of the screen.

Select

2

Nicam sound, or
mono. (Non Nicam
signal)

CD11

button.

and

or

CDIn

V

v

The following describes the

for

for

~

Note:

For Nicam information please refer to the

TV

programme magazine or text pages for your

area.

g)

There is a possibility that a Bilingual (Dual)

transmission could be available at a future date.

This set is designed to detect such broadcasts

1/11

which are indicated by the

appear in the upper right-hand corner of the

screen.

symbol which will

1

Press the

select

2,

press again to select
for soundtrack
again to bring you back to

CDlr

@

button to

CDILI

for soundtrack

3,

for soundtrack

Soundtrack
Soundtrack
Mono

press

I.

V

F

1

2

SPECIAL SOUND FEATURES

Surround effect selection

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With Toshiba's Dolby Pro Logic Surround and 'Digital Surround processor' your television can simulate a
wide range of various surroundings: From Dolby Pro Logic Surround (Normal and Phantom) and Dolby
Stereo to Hall, Theatre, Disco, Stadium and Pseudo surround.

Toshiba's Dolby Pro Logic Surround TV's use a combination of five speakers (front-left, front-right, front-centre
and two rear speakers) to reproduce in the living room the surround effects now available on most videos and an
increasing number of TV broadcasts.

With Toshiba's Digital surround processor, various effects are available to
simulate a wide range of listening environments using the surround
speakers. Whatever you are watching, it's easy to choose the sound mode
that will make you feel as if you are right there in the concert hall, movie

PRESS

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v

SURROUND OFF

theatre, disco or stadium and even mono soundtracks can be enhanced
when in pseudo mode.

The diagram below should help you decide which is the best setting for the

programme that you are watching.

The

choice

is

yours!

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SPECIAL SOUND FEATURES

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Digital

Note:

Hall, Theatre, Disco, and Stadium effects are only available on a stereo signal. Pseudo surround works
on both mono and stereo signals. All of the Digital surround modes are adjustable, the method of adjustment
described below is the same for all the Digital Surround effects.

surround processor

APPROPRIATE
SOURCES

HALL

Classical, rock,
pop or folk music.

for

programmes or
music video tapes.

THEATRE

TV

programmes
or movies with
stereo sound.

JDISCO

Disco, dance or

jazz music.

Press the

1

repeatedly to select
'DIGITAL SURROUND'.
By pressing the

can select the mode
which best suits the
type of broadcast.

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STADIUM

Any live sports

occasion.

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button

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PSEUDO

Movies and
programmes in
mono.

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DIGITAL SURROUND

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STADIUM

TO alter the level of

2

effect from the front and

rear speakers, press the

I

button, (in the

concealed portion of the

remote control). By

repeatedly pressing the

I

button vou can
select between the front
and rear speakers.

Press the
buttons in the concealed

portion of the remote
control to increase (or
decrease) the levels.

Note:

be on the screen to
make these
adjustments. Any

changes are
automatically stored in
memory.

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(or

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SPECIAL SOUND FEATURES

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Dolby

The realistic sound of the cinema is now available from your Toshiba television. This amazing 3 dimensional

sound effect is available from any video and laser disks recorded in Dolby Surround and from an increasing
number of TV broadcasts; bear in mind that you need a stereo video recorder, connected via the
provided, to obtain the effect from

Pro

Logic

Surround

a

video tape (which is recorded in Dolby Surround).

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Dolby

Part of the excitement of a great film in the cinema often comes from the soundtrack. Hearing thunder rumble
round the auditorium, or being surrounded by the atmospheric sounds of the jungle can make all the difference to

the extent that we are drawn into a film.
These effects are usually created in the cinema by Dolby Stereo, a unique sound recording system which adds

depth and sensitivity to a stereo sound track by projecting a surround track behind and around the audience.
This surround track has now been used on almost 5,000 films, most of which are now available on video.

broadcast as part of the signal when TV companies show these feature films in Nicam stereo. But until now,
ordinary TV's were unable to 'unlock' this track and play it back around and behind the viewer.

Now Toshiba brings Dolby Pro Logic Surround (the domestic version of Dolby Stereo) into your living room
letting you, the viewer, enjoy films at home just the way the director intended them to sound in the cinema.

Pro Logic Surround

To select Dolby Pro Logic Surround

It

is also

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Dolby Pro Logic: Normal uses a combination of 5
speakers
rear speakers to reproduce in the living room the
surround effects now available on most videos
and an increasing number of TV

Dolby Pro Logic: Phantom uses a combination of
speakers - front-left, front-right and two rear
speakers. If you cannot use the stand, this mode
will enable you to enjoy the effects of Dolby Pro
Logic Surround without using the centre speaker.

Dolby

front-left, centre and front-right. If you choose not

to use the rear speakers, this mode will produce a

strong, wide stereo surround effect*

-

front-left, centre, front-right and two

broadcasts.*

3 Stereo uses a combination of 3 speakers

4

-

Press the @ button
repeatedly to select

DOLBY'PRO

pressing the
button repeatedly you
can select between the

two modes available,

NORMAL and
PHANTOM.

To set the levels see

2

page

16.

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The stand's detatchable centre speaker can be used

for Dolby Pro Logic Normal and Dolby

3 Stereo.

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To select Dolby 3 Stereo

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Press the

1

repeatedly to select
DOLBY

TO set the levels see

2

page

@

3

STEREO.

16.

button

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Dolby Pro Logic Surround

The illustrations below show the sound effects available from the three modes, and the speakers used.

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Speakers Driven:

Front Left,
Centre,
Front Right,
Rear Left and Right.

4

Speakers Driven:

Front Left,
Front Right,
Rear Left and Right

Super Woofer Feature.

3

Speakers Driven:

Front Left,
Centre,
Front Right.

SPECIAL SOUND FEATURES

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Dolby Surround level settings

When running the following Test sequences ensure that you are seated where you would normally watch the TV.
These Test sequences are designed to let you balance all the speakers to the same volume level. The method of

adjustment described below is the same for all the Dolby Surround effects (Dolby Pro Logic Surround and Dolby

3

Stereo). The viewing position is important to gain the maximum effect from this TV. Note: To adjust the front

left and right balance see page

10.

Once the levels have been set they will need little or no adjustment.

In order to get the best sound response from
your new Toshiba TV we strongly recommend
that adjustments should be made whilst

running the TEST menu (all the speaker levels

are fully adjustable). The TEST will play a 'white

noise' through each of the speakers in turn. The

display will show you which speaker is in play,

adjustment to the speaker levels may be made
whilst

it

is highlighted on the screen.

To select Dolby Pro Logic TEST mode: Normal/Phantom

Press the

1

repeatedly, until the

adjacent display appears.

Press the MENU button
repeatedly to select the
NORMAL TEST screen.

Press the button in
the concealed portion of
the remote control to turn
the TEST on.

LEFT

p)

CENTRE

->

@

button

RIGHT

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lnput balance adjustment

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(Dolby Pro Logic Normal and Dolby
The lnput balance is nominally set and should need little
or no adjustment.
When listening to a monaural sound such as dialogue,
the sound should come predominantly from the centre
speaker. If not, adjust the input balance control. Using a
dialogue portion of the programme, activate the input

balance mode and adjust the control to minimize any

dialogue leakage coming from the left and right
speakers. Once this adjustment has been completed,
exit the input balance menu. The centre channel will be

restored to its previous setting.

Stereo only.)

Adjust the Centre and Rear

levels to match the Front

4

Left and Right by pressing

the or buttons

(in the concealed portion
of the remote control)

whilst the relevant display

is highlighted.
To end the TEST press the

MENU button. This will

then turn the TEST off.

Note: Repeat this procedure for each of the Dolby

modes.

Setting the lnput balance

Press the MENU button

1

until the adjacent display
appears. Press the
or buttons on the

remote control to change

the input balance.

Note: When in this mode the Centre speaker is muted.

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ADDITIONAL FEATURES

1

MENU's

Pull down the lower part of the remote control just enough to reveal the additional panel of buttons. By
pressing the MENU button repeatedly you will see a set of

6

MENU's pages:

Timer, Noise Reduction, Blue Back and External

I

The Timer is especially useful if you want the
television to turn itself on or off after a selected

period of time. For example: If you want the set

30

to turn itself on in
programme
stem 1 and 2. Activation of the Timer is
ind'icated by a green warning light on the front
of the TV (see page 6).

3

simply follow the procedure in

minutes time and watch

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To select the Timer Menu

Press the MENU button to
bring up the adjacent

display. To select

between 'ON' or 'OFF'
press the

buttons.

Use the numbered
buttons to set the ON or
OFF delay time, e.g. On
in

Note: When setting the
ON time you will be
required to enter the
selected programme
position. The set must

then be put into

mode (see page

The maximum time
delay is

-2:

30

minutes.

12

I

hrs

(or

standby

8).

59

mins.

m)

(9

OFF

(9

OFF

TIMER

00 00

00 00 P03

TIMER

00 00

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I

e

The Noise Reduction

the picture quality of a weaker signal.

The Blue Background

television set to mute the sound and switch the
screen to blue when no signal is being received.

Scart 2 selects the type of video recorder to be

connected to the number 2
sets up the television for S-VHS, the [AV] sets
the television for normal Audio Video.
Remember: Only connect your video recorder to
Scart

1.

Note: See page 26 for connections.

(NR) feature can improve

control (BB) instructs the

scart socket. The [S]

To select - NR, BB, External AV input

Press the MENU button

1

to bring up the adjacent

display. Press the
(or

I)

buttons to
select between the
options listed.

To turn on (or off) or

select the various

functions, press the

I

(or

(1

m

buttons.

-El2

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Tuning, Channel Skip, Manual Fine Tune:

Tuning-in:

The method of tuning in your TV stations is
covered earlier on pages

Channel

The Skip feature enables you to prevent certain

programme positions from being viewed.
For example, if you are going out for the evening
and you do not wish your children to watch a
certain film etc., you can skip the programme

position and take the remote control with you. The
TV will function normally, using the controls on the
front of the
skipped programme position.

X

Indicates that the current programme position

will be skipped.

Skip:

TV

but the set will not show the

6

and

7.

To select SKlP

1

Select the programme
position to be skipped
and press the menu
button repeatedly until

the adjacent display

appears. Press the

(0;

CIJ)

SKlP from the three
options.

To turn the SKlP option

on or off use the
(or

m)

m

button toselect

m

Button.

p3

MFT

[-l

DOWN

TEXT

[FASTI

\

fp.

1

MFT

[-I

DOWN

(

TEXT [FAST] LIST

[+l

LIST

[+I

UP

!

UP

Manual Fine Tune (MFT)

Manual Fine Tune is not normally needed but

will allow you to search manually, up or down
to find the strongest signal.

To select MFT

Press the MENU button

1

repeatedly until the

adiacent
appears. BY pressing the

m

youcanselectMFTfrom
the three options.

Press the button to
fine tune up, press the

dis~lav

(or

0)

to fine tune down.

.

.

buttons

Mm

(

0

TEXT [FAST] LIST

SKlP

%P

3

TEXT IFASTl LlST

I

)

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

I

MENU'S

Teletext: The MENU button allows selection of either

Fastext (Fast) or Normal Text (List). The use of these

features is described on pages

Picture Height,
These settings are all pre-set in the factory and
should need no alteration. Adjustment, however,

is possible if required.

OTE: Pressing the F and

Ok

turn the TV to factory-set levels.

(33

Width,

23

&

24.

and Shift

0

buttons together will

m

To select TEXT

Press the MENU button

1

repeatedly until the
adjacent display
appears. By pressing the

I

(or

l)

buttons
you can select TEXT
from the three options.

2

TO change between
FAST and

I+l

To select Height, Width, Shift
NOTE: Selected function is highlighted.

Press the MENU button

1

to bring up the adjacent

display. To select
HEIGHT, WIDTH or

SHIFT

m)

LlST use the

button.

press the

buttons.

I

(or

SKIP

MFI

1-1

DOWN

m

[+I

LlST

up

I

2

Press the (or
buttons to adjust the

settings.

m)

l

A,DF:IiAL

This feature has been included for programmes which are transmitted in the wide screen format.

FEATURES

Your new Toshiba TV is capable of showing TV

2

broadcasts in

Normal

Wide Screen

Most feature films are shot in wide screen
(16:9) format, which is then compressed at the

studio. With the growth of satellite broadcasts,

more and more films are broadcast in Wide
Screen format.

If you view a Wide Screen broadcast in Normal
(4:3) mode the aspect ratio will be incorrect.

The aspect ratio of the transmission can be
corrected by a feature known as picture

compression. When viewing a transmission in

this mode the images on the screen are

restored to their normal proportions. Black bars

will appear at the top and bottom of the screen.

NOTE:

outside the viewing area, this is normal.

There could be interference lines

formats:

(4:3) and

(16:9).

To alter aspect ratio

Press the 16:9 button in

1

the concealed portion of
the remote

view wide format
broadcasts.

The adjacent display

shows normal format
viewing a wide screen

transmission.

By pressing the
button theaspect ratio is
altered and the images

are restored to their

normal proportions.

control.to

-

16:9

MENU

16:9

(g

mm00

(ZJ

crJ

.@@@@@

"

VTR

a

0

0.

diewing a normal

transmission whilst in

16:9 format will result in

the images being

reduced as shown in the

adjacent display.

To revert to normal 4:3

format, simply press the

16:9 button again.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

I

Super

A

Super woofer system which has been built into

your new Toshiba television which will add a

greater depth to the sound.

woofer,Tirne

display

1

To select Super woofer

Press the

'ON'.

Press again to turn

it

'OFF'.

@

button to

SUPER WOOFER OFF

2

1

Press the
button to adjust the
'volume' level

Note: The Super woofer
is not utilised when
using Dolby Pro Logic
Normal or Dolby
Stereo modes.

Time Display:
lfyoupressthe~@l
button whilst watching
a normal
you will see a very
accurate time display
appear in the top right
corner of
ie

6.25

(

TV

the

and

(or

m)

.

3

broadcast,

screen.

52

seconds

SUPER WOOFER ON

7:

1,11,11

.............................

VIEWING TEXT

The text buttons on the remote control

I

Below is a introduction to the text buttons on your remote control and their functions.
Please Note: It is not possible to change programme positions whilst in text mode. Please note: The Timed
Page button

(@m)

has no function on this set as this service is not currently available in the

UK.

TXTITV To display a

0)

page of text:

Press the

to display the initial

page. Press again to
superimpose the text
over a normal broadcast

picture. Press again to

return to normal TV

mode.

Q

'ress the
:all up the index page
'or the subject area you
3re viewing. If you are
diewing a section index,
3y pressing the
3utton again you will
see the general index.

Q

Press the

once to enlarge the top

half of the page, press

again to enlarge the
bottom half of the page.
Press again to revert to

the normal size.

TXTITV

To display
an index page:

El

To enlar e the
text disp

E3

button

button to

@l

9

ay size:

button

4

At times it is convenient
to hold a page of text.

Press the
the word
appear in the top left of

the screen. Press again
to release.

QQ

viewing a normal

picture:

the

will be displayed. A page

selection can be entered

and the TV will indicate

displaying a box with the

selected page number.
to view the page.

To display news flashes:

To view news flashes as
they are broadcast,
select the news flash

page for the particular
text service (see the

index page of text
service). Press the

button. The news flashes
will be displayed as and
when they are

broadcast. Press the

Q Q

the display. Note: It will

not be possible to
change programme
position whilst in this
mode, you will have to
press the

to cancel the text first.

Some pages cover

topics such as quizzes

and jokes. To discover

the solutions press the

Q

TO hold a wanted

page:

El

HOLD

TO

page select whilst a

If, whilst in text mode,

B@

button is

pressed, a normal picture

its presence by

Press the

TXTITV

button to cancel

TXTITV

To reveal
concealed text:

button.

button and

will

button

Q

El

button

VIEWING TEXT

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Fastext

Fastext is a method of viewing text pages by related subjects. The subject areas are grouped by the broadcast
studio so that different classifications are presented to you. This is done using coloured prompts. There are
many different areas covering a wide variety of topics. Please note: The Timed Page button
function on this set as this service is not currently available in the

UK.

(@@l

has no

When you first select text you see an index

page which briefly outlines the main subject
areas and their relevant pages.

To access any given topic press the relevant
coloured prompt button.

Alternatively, you can access any text page by
simply entering the appropriate 3 digit page

a

number using the numbered buttons on the

)

remote control.

To advance to the next page of text press the

I

button, to go back to the previous page

m

of text press the
This will enable you to advance through the

pages without having to enter each

page number.

button.

3

digit

Press the

1

to select Text mode. The

subject areas are
displayed along the
bottom of the screen and
are printed in

GREEN,
BLUE.

the subject areas simply

press the corresponding
button on the remote
control.

TXTITV

YELLOW

To select one of

button

RED,

and

SPORT

VIEWING TEXT

Normal

Please note: The Timed Page button

available in the

When you first select TEXT you will see an
index page which briefly outlines the main
subject areas and their relevant page numbers.

You

can.access any text page by simply
entering the appropriate 3 digit page number
using the numbered buttons on the remote
control.

A feature of this set is that you can programme

up to four of the most frequently used text
pages. For example: If you use teletext to see

what's on TV you can programme the set to

hold these pages in memory. So each day

whenever you select TEXT, you will be able to
view these pages almost instantly.

In addition you can programme the set to

display the same page each time you switch
the TV on. This could be a complete index
page, a horoscope page etc.
All of these options are available for each
programme position. For example: You can
pre- select an initial page for the teletext service

BBC

1,

on

SO

on.

a different initial page for

text

UK.

(LIST

(@l@)

BBC2

has no function on this set as this service is not currently

and

mode)

Press the

1

select TEXT. Enter the

required
number using the
numbered buttons on

the remote control.

To programme the set
to hold
memory.
Select the LlST function
by pressing the GREEN
button on the remote
control.

Enter the first page
number and then press

the green prompt

button. The page
number in the lower
right corner of the

screen will appear in

purple. Repeat for each
of the desired four
pages.

3

4

pages in

@

button to

digit page

ROTATE

I

l00

LlST

TELETEXT

INITIAL

DATE

IP

I

To view the selected
pages press the RED
button for ROTATE.

To pre-programme an

4

initial page.

~elect'the INITIAL
function by pressing the
YELLOW coloured

button on the remote
control unit.
The numbers in the top

left corner of the screen
will appear as P*** in

red. Enter the required
digit page number. As
you key in the desired

initial page, for example

220,

Page
will replace the

the numbers

P***.

3

ROTATE

P***

LlST INITIAL

TELETEXT

I

3

OTHER

lV

I

For your convenience you can now make connection of camcorders, computer games etc. much more easily.

These are accessible through the sockets located behind the flap on the front of the TV set. To open, simply

press the centre of the panel. Do not connect equipment to both the front and rear AV

the same time.

Front Connections

f33

input terminals at

On/Off switch

Power on

Remote Eye

light

Camcorder

Stereo headphones

Whilst all the necessary adjustments and controls for

your new TV are made using the remote control, the
buttons on the front of the TV may be used as set out
below. Note: The set must be fully tuned-in to enable
you to use these buttons.

To alter the volume press

1

theLlfIClorm

buttons.

L

TO alter the programme

position press the
or

Lrl

buttons.

Connecting stereo headphones

1

The insertion of the

headphone jack-plug will
mute all sound from the

speakers.

03

Note:

Do not connect equipment to both the
front input sockets at the same time
and Video).

(SIVideo

By pressing the volume

A

you can increase (or
decrease) the sound
level.

or buttons

I

OTHER

TV

I

The diagram below illustrates some of the possible connections for auxiliary equipment. Please refer to pages
28/29 or the relevant handbook for further details. Having connected your video recorder, satellite receiver etc. as
shown in the diagram below you may need to set up the TV accordingly, using the external source selection
button
pressing the desired programme position button. To recall the auxiliary equipment, press the

Satellite receiver

Computer/games

Back Connections

@.

If your TV automatically switches over to monitor the auxiliary equipment you can reset

@

button.

it

simply by

!

Laser disc

Video recorder (out)

Camcorder

When connecting external Hi-fi speakers of your

choice, they must be
Please Note:

1. You must set the switch to
correct polarity.

2.

When connecting external speakers always make

sure that the power switch is turned off.

3.

l

Never 'short ' the speaker cables.

,

I

I

t

,---_,..

I

I

1

'

1

'\

I

\

t.

!

'.-

'L,

8

ohm, IOW minimum.

--______----

EXT

and observe the

Alternative Video recorder

Super VHS Vi'deo recorder or Camcorder

Press the @ button

to bring up the adjacent

1

display. This will set your
TV to a video connected
through

Press the
again to connect a second

2

video recorder, laser disc

player, Camcorder,
computer/games or
satellite receiver through
Scart

Press the
again to connect

Camcorder to the front of
the TV or to the Super
VHS connector at the rear

of the

external source button to

set to input

Scart 1.

2.

TV,

@

button

@

button

use the

3.

a

,

OTHER

I

Connections, mono selection

One Shot Memory

When you connect a Satellite Receiver and/or Video Recorder via a scart lead, you may discover that the TV

automatically switches over to give priority to auxiliary equipment. To reset the TV simply press the desired
programme position button. To recall the auxiliary equipment, press the

I

These sets have two 21 pin Scart sockets which
enable you to connect a wide range of audio and
video equipment (see pages 28/29).

If your auxiliary equipment does not have a Scart
socket. Connect the video, satellite receiver etc.
to the TV via the aerial socket.

To tune your TV to a video
receiver, press the 'Power On' button and either

@

play a pre-recorded tape (on the video recorder)
or select a good satellite programme (on the
satellite receiver).

Press the MENU button on the remote control
repeatedly until the
Select the

When the playback or satellite programme is

found, assign your chosen programme

position(s). (Full details on tuning-in are to be

found on pages

>>>

button to commence the search.

>>>

symbol using the

6

and 7 of this handbook.)

recorder/satellite

symbol is displayed.

m,

press the

Automatic Input Selection

If any auxiliary

equipment is connected
to this TV via the scart
connector, you may
discover that the TV
automatically switches
over to monitor the
equipment. This depends

upon the type of auxiliary
equipment connected.

To return to TV mode
simply press one of the
numbered buttons on the
remote control. To view
the auxiliary equipment
once again, simply press

@ button.

the
If the TV does not switch

over automatically,
press the button to
select betwxen input
(Scart
(Scart 2) or input

Press the @ button to

return to TV mode.

@ button.

l),

input

(iJ

I

U

-@I

-02j-02~

a3.

a2/-@2s

Mono

Note: Do not use DSP or Pro Logic when in
either

source.

selection:

L-L

or R-R modes as

it

requires a stereo

1

If you have a mono

1

video player, or choose
to connect any other

equipment using any

leads other than the
scart leads, you may.

discover that the sound

only comes from one
set of speakers. If this is
the case press the
button repeatedly to
select the adjacent
display.

Press the (or

2

buttons repeatedly until

you hear the sound
coming from both
speakers.

.-

)

@

m)

OTHER

1

Connecting satellite receiverlvideo recorder

Shown on these two pages are some basic connections for other equipment. If your particular 'Set-up' is not
shown, please contact your local dealer, who will be able to advise you accordingly. For the best results we
recommend that you use Scart connectors whenever possible. Phono and RCA jacks are also provided.

*RF CABLE

I

SI\TELLITE RECEIVER

*SCART LEAD

TELEVISION

,

To connect a satellite receiver with
a video recorder with
television.

Connect the Aerial1R.F. Cable as shown

1

opposite.

Connect the Scart leads as shown.

1

Scart socket to your

1

Scart socket and

2

This configuration will now enable you to

3

record from the Satellite Receiver but will not

give a stereo soundtrack on the recording.

SATELLITE RECEIVER

*RF CABLE

I

*

Not supplied with this television.

Full specification Scart leads are required.

TELEVISION

I*SCART

LEAD

I

2

To connect a satellite receiver with

a video recorder with

1

Scart

1

on your television.

Connect the
opposite.

Connect the Scart leads as shown.

1

Scart socket and then to

Aerial1R.F. Cable as shown

Scart sockets to

2

This configuration will now enable you to record

3

directly from the Satellite Receiver in stereo (if
your equipment has this facility).

OTHER

1

Connecting satellite receiver/video recorder

To connect a satellite receiver with 1 Scart socket to a

*RF

CABLE

1

)

"SCART

LEAD

video recorder with
on your television.

To connect the Aerial1R.F. Cable as shown

1

opposite.

Connect the Scart leads as shown.

2

Scart sockets and then to Scart

2

1

*RF

CABLE

*RF

CABLE

I

TELEVISION

TELEVISION

*SCART

*SCART

LEAD

LEAD

TCH

This configuration will now enable you to

3

record directly from the Satellite Receiver in

stereo (if your equipment has this facility).

To connect a satellite receiver with

1

a video recorder with

your television via a switch.

Connect the

opposite.

Scart socket to Scart 1 on

Aerial/R.F. Cable as shown

1

Scart socket and

"

Not supplied with this television.

Full specification Scart leads are required.

Connect the Scart leads as shown.

2

This configuration will now enable you to

3

record directly from the Satellite
your equipment has this facility) whilst
watching a terrestrial TV programme.

A

in stereo (if

OTHER

I

Specifications

Receiving system
Receiving channels
External Audio-Video

AV InlOut

(Output; TV out)
AV Input
AV Output

External Speaker Terminals

Headphone Socket

Sound output

(at 10% distortion)

Visible Picture*

Dimensions

Power consumption

(at AC 220-240V

Weight

Fuse

(FrontIRear)

inputloutput:

50Hz)

PAL
UHF 21-69
PALINTSC (VTR playback)

-1;

a2;

a3; (4 pin S, RCA jack) NormalIS-video, Audio L-R

Monitor output, (RCA jack) Normal video, Audio L-R
Main

3.5mm Stereo
Main: 8W
Super Woofer: 13W or Centre Speaker:
Rear: 5W + 5W
(Model 2539) (Model 2939) (Model 3339)
59 cm 68 cm 80 cm
712 mm (W) 800
530mm(H) 589mm(H) 685mm(H)
483 mm (D) 510 mm (D) 561 mm
169W 179W 185W

I

(Scart

-l)

Full -21 pin

(Scart-2) Full -21 pin (RGB,

2;

Surround 2 (for rear speakers)

+

8W

(RGB,

Normal Video, Audio L-R)

mm

(W) 932 mm (W)

Normal

Video, Audio L-R)

IOW

(D)

*

Measured Diagonally

1 Remote control
2 Surround Speakers
2 Cables for Surround Speakers

(R03, AAA) batteries

2

1 Scart lead

1 Stand including centre speaker

OTHER

1

For your guidance

SOME DO'S AND DON'TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING POINTS CAREFULLY. THEY ARE
OF A GENERAL NATURE, INTENDED TO HELP YOU

NOT APPLY TO THE GOODS YOU HAVE JUST PURCHASED.

WITH ALL YOUR ELECTRONIC CONSUMER PRODUCTS. SOME ITEMS MAY

This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet

international safety standards, but like any electrical equipment, care
must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be
assured.

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 inter connections, between pieces of
tquipment, are properly made and in accordance with the

]nufacturers instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug

men making or changing connections.

DO

be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.

DON'T

continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt

it

about
withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.

voltages.

are distracted from the requirements of traffic safety. It is illegal to
watch television whilst driving.

Cleaning the screen and cabinet.

not use any proprietary polishes or solvents on the screen or cabinet as this may cause damage.

working normally, or

DON'T

remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous

DON'T

use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you

it

is damaged in any way - switch off,

After turning off the power, clean the screen and cabinet with a soft, dry cloth. We recommend that you do

DON'T

leave equipment switched on when it is unattended, unless

is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or

standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment

has a
and make sure your family know how to do this. Special
arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped
people.

DON'T

listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can

permanently damage your hearing.

DON'T

obstruct the ventilation of the equipment for example, with
curtains or soft furnishings. Overheating will cause damage and
shorten the life of the equipment.

DON'T

use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws
to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturer's approved
stand or legs with the fixings provided, according to the instructions.

DON'T

allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.

-

ABOVE ALL
into holes, slots or any other openings in the case
in a fatal electric shock
equipment of any kind

NEVER let anyone, especially children, push anything

-

this could result

-

NEVER guess or take chances with electrical

-

it is better to be safe than sorry.

it

-

No Picture or Sound.

Check mains switches are on, press
known working mains socket.

per off' facility has operated.

0.

Plug into a

.

Poor or no Picture.

Try a different TV station, check your aerial and

connections. Adjust fine tuning.

Good picture but no sound.

Press

A

A.

Check that the External Main speaker switch is in the
INT

position.

Blue Screen.

The set senses a 'no signal' condition, check the aerial
connection, switch to a different programme position
or confirm that there is no transmitted signal using
another TV or check with a neighbour.

Remote Control does not work.

Check the batteries.

If you have problems with text.

Go to the main index page of the text service and look
for the User Guide. This will explain the basic
operation of text in some detail.

No Dolby Surround

If you are unable to obtain surround sound effects

from the rear speakers whilst playing a Dolby

Surround video tape, check that the video recorder is a
stereo unit and that the direct left and right audio
signals are input to the TV by means of either the
pin sockets or the phono "Video

Coloured patches on screen.

Caused by magnetic field interference, turn off TV for

10

minutes, turn on again, fault of temporary nature.

VTR

or Satellite picture in Black and White.

Ensure the correct input socket is being used and that
the socket is not switched to S-Video.

3"

sockets.

21-

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