Toshiba 37A3000A, 42A3000A, 42A3000E, 37A3000T, 37A3000E User Manual

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WNER'S

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ANUAL

LCD Color TV

37A3000A
37A3000E
37A3000T
42A3000A
42A3000E
42A3000T

Owner's Record

You will find the model number and serial number on
the back of the TV. Record these numbers in the spaces
provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon
your TOSHIBA dealer regarding this product.

Model number:

Serial number:

Contents

Introduction

Welcome to Toshiba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Important information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Getting started

Connecting an antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Exploring your new TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Installing the remote control batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

TV top, front and side panel controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

TV back panel connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Learning about the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Location of controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Learning about the menu system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Displaying the menu chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Turning the TV on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Switching on the TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Switching off the TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Watching TV programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Selecting the menu language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Changing the program position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Switching between two program positions . . . . . . . 12

Displaying the on-screen information . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Programming channels into the TV’s channel

memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Programming channels automatically . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Manually setting channels in the channel

memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Sorting program position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Using the TV’s features

Picture adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Selecting the picture size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Using the picture still . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Adjusting the picture position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Resetting the picture position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Selecting the picture mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Adjusting the basic picture quality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Activating the black stretch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Activating the MPEG NR (Noise Reduction) . . . . . 16

Activating the DNR (Digital Noise Reduction) . . . . 16

Selecting the color temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Adjusting the color management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Resetting the base color adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Using the cinema mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Sound adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Setting the MTS (Multi-channel TV Sound) . . . . . . 17

Selecting the dual 1 or dual 2 mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Selecting the stereo programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Selecting the bilingual programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Adjusting the sound quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Using the SRS WOW surround sound . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Using the stable sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Using the bass boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Other features settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Selecting the timer menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Using the auto format. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Activating blue screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Adjusting the brightness of side panel . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Selecting the video input source to view. . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Setting the manual setting menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Teletext . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Setting up the teletext mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Teletext general information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Using Auto mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Using LIST mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Teletext buttons on the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Connecting your TV

Side connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Connection example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Back connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Connection example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Connecting an HDMI or a DVI device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Connecting an HDMI or a DVI device . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Connecting an HDMI device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Connecting a DVI device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Selecting the PC/HDMI audio mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Setting the HDMI audio mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Connecting a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Using the PC setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Adjusting the picture size/position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Adjusting the clock phase of the picture . . . . . . . . . . 25

Adjusting the sampling clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Resetting the PC setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Reference section

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Symptom and solution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Broadcast system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Broadcast transmission systems of each country or

region . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

LCD color television. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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Introduction

Welcome to Toshiba

• Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba LCD Color
Television. This manual will help you use the exciting
features of your new TV.

• Instructions in this manual are based on using the remote
control.

• You also can use the controls on the TV if they have the
same name as those referred to on the remote control.

• Please read all safety and operating instructions in this
manual carefully, and keep this manual for future reference.

Important Safety Instructions

Be sure to observe the following instructions and precautions
to ensure safe use of this TV.

Installation

1) Always connect the power plug to an appropriate

electrical outlet equipped with A model: 220-240V,
AC 50Hz, E model: 220-240V, AC 50/60Hz and T
model: 110-240V, AC 50/60Hz.

Never use the TV outside the specified voltage range. It
may cause a fire or an electric shock.

WARNING ABOUT THREE-WIRE GROUNDING­TYPE PLUG:

• This product shall be connected to a main socket
outlet with a protective earthing connection.

• Never remove the earthing pin on the power plug.
This system is equipped with a three pin earthing­type power plug. This plug will only fit an earthing­type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are
unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an
electrician to replace the wall outlet.

• Never defeat the purpose of the earthing plug.

Ex. 220-240V AC, 50/60Hz

3) Never place the TV in an unstabilized location such
as on a shaky table, incline or location subject to
vibration.

The TV may drop or fall off which may cause an injury
or damage.

4) Never block or cover the slots and openings in the
cabinet.

• Never place the TV so that it is facing upward or on

its side.

• Never place the TV in a closet, bookcase or other

similar area where the ventilation is poor.

• Never drape a newspaper, tablecloth or curtain on the

TV.

• When installing the TV against a wall, always keep

the TV at least 10 cm away from the wall.

• Never place the TV on a soft unstable surface, such

as a carpet, or a cushion.
The inside of this TV will overheat if the ventilation holes
are covered, blocked or sealed, which may result in a
fire.

5) Never place the TV near a heater or in direct
sunlight.

The surface of the cabinet or power cord may melt and
result in a fire or an electric shock.

Check!

About the fuse

In a three pin earthing-type, the fuse fitted in this plug is
approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. It should only be
replaced by a correctly rated and approved type and the
fuse cover must be refitted.

2) Never insert or remove the power plug with wet
hands.

This may cause an electric shock.

6) Never place the TV in an area exposed to high
humidity levels, such as in a bathroom or close to a
humidifier.

This may cause a fire or an electric shock.

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7) Never place the TV next to a stove where it will be
exposed to oil, smoke, or steam, or in a location
where there is a large quantity of dust.

This may cause a fire or an electric shock.

8) Install the TV in a horizontal, stable location.
Connect between two clips on the back of the TV
and a wall, pillar, etc., with a sturdy tie and clip of
supplied accessories (- page 27).

• Use as short a tie as possible to ensure the TV is

stable.

• If the TV is not installed securely, it may lean or fall

over and cause an injury.

• To prevent injury, use the exclusive optional stand or

wall-hanging bracket to install this TV on the floor or
wall securely in accordance with a qualified
technician.

Sturdy tie
(as short as possible)

10) Precautions for installing on outdoor antenna

An outside antenna system should not be located in the
vicinity of overhead power lines, or other electric light or
power circuits.
If the antenna falls down or drops, it may cause an injury
or an electric shock.

Use

1) Never place hot objects or open flame sources,
such as lighted candles or nightlights, on or close
to the TV.

High temperatures can melt plastic and lead to fires.

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9) Precautions for moving the TV

• When moving the TV, be sure to remove the plug
from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna cable
and audio/video cables, any steady ties. A fire or an
electric shock may result if the power cord is
damaged.

• When carrying the TV, at least two people are
needed. Be sure to carry it upright.

• Never carry the TV with the screen facing up or down.

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2) The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and that no objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

When liquids are spilled or small items are dropped
inside the TV, this may cause a fire or an electric shock.
If small objects drop inside the TV, turn off the TV and
remove the power plug from the outlet immediately and
contact a service technician.

3) Never insert objects (metal or paper) or pour water
inside the TV through ventilation holes and other
openings.

These items may cause a fire or an electric shock.
If these objects are inserted inside the TV, turn off the
TV and remove the power plug from the outlet
immediately and contact a service technician. Be
especially careful that children do not insert objects in
the TV.

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4) Never stand or climb on the TV.

Be especially careful in households with children to
prevent them through climbing on top of the TV.
It may move, fall over, break, become damaged or
cause an injury.

5) When the TV will not be used for a long period of
time, such as during vacation or travel, remove the
power plug from the wall outlet for safety.

• The TV is not completely disconnected from the

power supply line, as minute current is consumed
even when the ! Power switch is turned off.

• The Mains plug or an appliance coupler is used as the

disconnect device, therefore the disconnect device
shall remain readily operable.

6) Never pull on the power cord when removing the
plug from the wall outlet.

Always hold the plug firmly when removing it. If the
power cord is yanked, the cord may become damaged
and a fire or an electric shock may occur.

8) If there is thunder or lightning, never touch the
antenna cable or other connected cables.

You may suffer an electric shock.

Service

1) Never repair, modify or disassemble the TV by
yourself.

It may cause a fire or an electric shock. Consult a
service technician for inspection and repairs.

2) When a malfunction occurs, or if smoke or an
unusual odor comes from the TV, turn off the TV
and remove the power plug from the outlet
immediately.

Make sure that the smoke or smell has stopped, then
contact a service technician. If the TV is still used in this
condition, it may cause a fire or an electric shock.

7) Never cut, break, modify, twist, bunch up or bent the
cord or apply excessive force or tension to it.

Never place heavy objects on the cord or allow it to
overheat as this may cause damage, a fire or an electric
shock. Contact a service technician if the power cord is
damaged.

3) If the TV is dropped or the cabinet is broken, turn off
the TV and remove the power plug from the outlet
immediately.

If the TV is still power used in this condition, it may
cause a fire or an electric shock. If the cabinet is broken,
be careful when handling the TV to prevent an injury.
Contact a service technician for inspection and repair.

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4) When the TV reaches the end of its useful life, ask a
qualified service technician to properly dispose of
the TV.

Note:
The lamp unit contains a small amount of mercury.
Disposal of mercury may be regulated due to
environmental considerations.
Dispose of the used lamp unit by the approved method
for your area. For disposal or recycling information,
please contact your local authorities.

Cleaning

1) Remove the power plug before cleaning.

Never use solvents such as benzine or thinner to clean
the TV.

• These solvents may distort the cabinet or damage its

finish.

• If rubber or vinyl products remain in contact with the

TV for a long time, a stain may result.
If the cabinet becomes dirty, clean it with a soft, dry
cloth.
When cleaning the surface of the LCD display, wipe the
panel surface gently with a soft, dry cloth.

Important information

1) About LCD screen

• If you have the LCD screen facing to the sun, the LCD
screen will be damaged. Be aware of locating the TV
in the place such as window side or outside of the
room.

• Never press the LCD screen strongly or scratch it,
and never put anything on it. These actions will
damage the LCD screen.

2) About cabinet

Never spray volatile compounds such as insecticide on
the cabinet.
This may cause a discoloration or damage the cabinet.

3) Some pixels of the screen do not light up

The LCD display panel is manufactured using an
extremely high level of precision technology, however
sometimes some pixels of the screen may be missing
picture elements or have luminous spots. This is not a
sign of a malfunction.

4) About Interference

The LCD display may cause interference in image,
sound, etc. of other electronic equipment that receives
electromagnetic waves (e.g. AM radios and video
equipment).

5) About using under the low temperature places

If you use the TV in the room of 0°C or less, the picture
brightness may vary until the LCD monitor warms up.
This is not a sign of a malfunction.

2) Periodically disconnect the power plug from the
outlet and check it.
If dust has collected on the power plug connectors,
clean off the dust with a dry cloth.

This dust may cause a fire due to reduced insulation on
the plug.

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6) About afterimage

If a still picture is displayed, an afterimage may remain
on the screen, however it will disappear.
This is not a sign of malfunction.

Exemptions

• Toshiba is not liable for any damage caused by fires, natural
disaster (such as thunder, earthquake, etc.), acts by third
parties, accidents, owner’s misuse, or uses in other improper
conditions.

• Toshiba is not liable for incidental damages (such as profit
loss or interruption in business, modification or erasure of
record data, etc.) caused by use or inability to use of product.

• Toshiba is not liable for any damage caused by neglect of
the instructions described in the owner’s manual.

• Toshiba is not liable for any damage caused by misuse or
malfunction through simultaneous use of this product and
the connected equipment.

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Getting started

Connecting an antenna

Optimum reception of color requires a good signal and will
generally mean that an outdoor antenna must be used.

The exact type and positioning of the antenna will depend upon
your particular area.

Your Toshiba dealer or service personnel can best advise you
on which antenna to use in your area.

Before connecting the antenna cable, turn off all main power
switches.

VHF and/or
UHF antenna

Media Recorder

IN

OUT

Antenna cable (75 7 coaxial)
(not supplied)

300 7 twin-lead feeder

TV back view

Exploring your new TV

Installing the remote control batteries

Remove the battery cover.

Insert two R03 (AAA) batteries matching the –/+ polarities of
the battery to the –/+ marks inside the battery compartment.

Cautions:

• Dispose of batteries in a designated disposal area. Never
throw batteries into a fire.

• Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of
battery disposal.

• Never mix battery types or combine used batteries with new
ones.

Notes:

• If the remote control does not operate correctly, or if the
operating range becomes reduced, replace both batteries
with new ones.

• If the batteries are dead or if you will not use the remote
control for a long time, remove the batteries to prevent
battery acid from leaking into the battery compartment.

Antenna adaptor
(not supplied)

75 7 coaxial cable

Plug
(not supplied)

75 7
antenna
terminal

75 7 antenna
terminal

Effective range

within 5 m

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Getting started

TV top, front and side panel controls

• You can operate your TV using the buttons on the side panel or the remote control. The back and side of the panel provide the

terminal connections to connect other equipment to your TV (- “Connecting your TV” pages 22, 23, 24).

• For the use of each control, see the pages in brackets.

TV top view TV front view

You can swivel the TV screen.
Swivel angle: 15 degrees to

left and right.

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1 o (Input source selection) — When no menu is on-

screen, this button selects the input source (- page 19).
OK — When a menu is on-screen, this button functions

as the next menu navigation button (- page 10, 19).

2 MENU — Press to access the menu system (- page 10).
3 2 – + (Volume) — When no menu is on-screen, these

buttons adjust the volume level (- page 10).
I i (MENU left/right) — When a menu is on-screen,

these buttons function as left/right menu navigation
buttons or adjust settings (- page 10).

4 pBb (Program position) — When no menu is on-

screen, these buttons select the program position.
(- page 13).

Uu (MENU up/down) — When a menu is on-screen,
these buttons function as up/down menu navigation
buttons (except for the input source selection) (- page

10).

Right side view

5
4

3

2
1

Headphones
(Not supplied)

9

10

5 ! (Power on/Standby) — Press to turn the TV on/

standby (-page 11).

6 (Remote sensor) — Point the remote control toward

this remote sensor (- page 7).

7 ! (Power LED) — Power indicator (- page 11).
8 4 (Green LED) — Timer indicator (- page 18).
9 o (2) (Video 2 input terminals) — Optional S-video

or standard video and standard audio inputs (- page 22).

10 D (Headphone jack) — For use with headphones.

Note:

When the Headphone jack is being used, the sound from
all speakers will be muted.

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TV back panel connections

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Getting started

TV back view

11

13

14

15

11 O MONITOR (output terminals) — Standard video

and standard audio outputs (- page 22).

12 o (3) (Video 3 input terminals) — High-definition

component video and standard audio inputs (- page 22).

13 o PC/HDMI (AUDIO) (input terminals) — For use

when connecting a personal computer (PC) or a DVI
device with standard audio output (- page 23, 24).

14 o (1) (Video 1 input terminals) — High-definition

component video or standard (composite) video and
standard (analog) stereo audio inputs (- page 22).

16 17

*

You can use the cable holder
to hold antenna cable, video
and audio cables etc.

When moving the TV, never
hold this holder.

Power cord

Cable holder*

15 A (Antenna input terminal) — Analog antenna signal

input (- page 7).

16 o RGB/PC (input terminal) — For use when

connecting a personal computer (PC) (- page 24).

17 o HDMI (input terminal) — High-Definition

Multimedia Interface input receives digital audio and
uncompressed digital video from an HDMI device or
uncompressed digital video from a DVI device (- page

23).

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Getting started

Learning about the remote control

Location of controls

Teletext on/off (- pages 20, 21)

• CALL (- pages 12, 13)

• Initial/index function for Teletext
(- page 21)

To return to the previous program
(- page 12)

Picture mode selection
(- page 15)

MENU (- page 11)

• Menu

• Volume – +

I i (- page 11)

(These buttons adjust the volume level.)

OK (- pages 11, 19)

Power on/Standby

(- page 11)

Number buttons (0-9)

(- pages 12, 18)

• Input source selection

(o1 - o3, HDMI, PC)

(- page 19)

• To access sub-pages
when in teletext

Picture size selection

(- page 14)

EXIT (- page 11)

• Menu U u (- page 11)

• Program position

(- page 12)

• Teletext Bb (- page 20)

Teletext control buttons

(Four colored buttons: Red, Green,
Yellow, Blue) (- pages 20, 21)

(- page 20)

Bb

Bass boost on/off (- page 18)

Stereo/bilingual selection
(- page 17)

Picture still (- page 15)

To reveal concealed text
when in teletext

To hold a wanted page
when in teletext

(- page 21)

(- page 21)

Sound mute
(This button turns off/on the sound.)

• To select a page while viewing a

• To select the time display

To enlarge teletext display size

(- page 21)

Learning about the menu system

We suggest you familiarize yourself with the display charts before using the menu system:

•Press M to display menu, then press I or i to select main menu headings.

•Press u or U to select an item.

•Press I or i to select or adjust setting.

•Press Q to display the next menu.

normal picture when in teletext

(- page 21)

(- page 21)

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Getting started

Displaying the menu chart

PICTURE
menu

Picture settings
3D Color management

Base color adjustment

Cinema mode

MENU

SOUND
menu

MTS
Dual
Bass
Treble
Balance
WOW

MENU EXIT

SET UP

SET UP
menu

menu

Language
Auto tuning
Manual tuning
AV connection
Picture position

MENU

PICTURE

EXIT

Back Watch TV

SOUND 1/ 2

Back Watch TV

SET UP

EXIT

Back Watch TV

OK

Off

On

Auto

Dual 1

0
0

0

OK

English

OK
OK
OK
OK

Picture settings

3D Color management

Base color adjustment

Cinema mode

MENU

Stable sound

MTS

Dual
Bass
Treble
Balance
WOW

MENU

Language

Auto tuning
Manual tuning
AV connection
Picture position

MENU

PICTURE

EXIT

Back Watch TV

SOUND 2/ 2

SOUND 1/ 2

EXIT

Back Watch TV

SET UP

EXIT

Back Watch TV

OK

Off

On

Auto

Dual 1

0
0

0

OK

English

OK
OK
OK
OK

• The I / i function as the Volume 2+/2– when there is no
menu display on the screen.

• In the PC input mode, PC Setting appears in the SET UP

- page 25).

menu (

• In the 480i or 576i input signals mode, you can select the
Cinema mode in the PICTURE menu (

• When you use the color management function (

- page 16).

- page 16),

you can select the Base color adjustment in the PICTURE
menu.

Turning the TV on

Off

Switching on the TV

Connect the power cord to a wall outlet, the ! power
indicator lights in red (standby mode).

1 Press J on the remote control or ! on the TV right

side panel, the ! power indicator lights in green.

Note:

If you watch black and white programs when the color system
mode is set to Auto, color noise may appear on the screen. In
this case select the appropriate Color system (For the system
of each country or region, refer to pages 13 and 26).

Switching off the TV

TIMER
menu

Sleep timer
On timer
On timer Position

MENU

Back Watch TV

FUNCTION
menu

Teletext
Auto format
Blue screen
Side panel

MENU

Back Watch TV

TIMER

EXIT

FUNCTION

EXIT

00:00
00:00

01

Auto

On
On

Sleep timer

On timer
On timer Position

MENU

Teletext

Auto format

1

Blue screen
Side panel

MENU

TIMER

EXIT

Back Watch TV

FUNCTION

EXIT

Back Watch TV

00:00

00:00

01

Auto

On
On

1

Notes:

• In the video input mode (o1 - o3), Auto tuning and

Manual tuning are not available. Instead, Manual setting
appears in the SET UP menu (

- page 19).

• If you connect external equipment via component video
source to external input, Color system selection in the
Manual setting menu is not available.

• If you do not make a selection for a while, the menu display
disappears automatically.

• If you want to close the menu display instantly, press P.

• To return to the previous menu, press M.

• The U / u function as the Program position >/ < when there

is no menu display on the screen.

1

Press J on the remote control or ! on the TV right
side panel to switch to the standby mode.

Notes:

• When the TV will not be used for a long period of time, such
as during vacation or travel, remove the power plug from the
wall outlet.

• The TV will automatically turn itself off after approximately 15
minutes if it is tuned to a vacant channel or a station that
completes its broadcast for the day. This function does not
work in external input or Blue screen Off mode.
The TV will automatically turn itself off after approximately 2
hours if you do not operate the TV after turned on by on timer
function.

• If power is cut off while you are viewing the TV, the Last
Mode Memory function turns on the TV automatically when
power is applied again. If power is going to be off for a long
time and you are going to be away from your TV, unplug the
power cord to prevent the TV from turning on in your
absence.

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Getting started

Watching TV programs

Selecting the menu language

Choose from 9 different languages (English, Chinese (CS),
Malay, Thai, Vietnamese, Russian, Arabic, Persian or French)
for the on-screen display.

1 Press M, then press I or i to display SET UP menu.

Language
Auto tuning
Manual tuning
AV connection
Picture position

MENU

SET UP

EXIT

Back Watch TV

2 Press u or U to select Language.
3 Press I or i to select the desired language.

Changing the program position

1

Enter the desired program position number using the
Number buttons on the remote control.
For program positions below 10, use 0 and the required
number e.g., for program position 1.

English

OK
OK
OK
OK

Displaying the on-screen information

1

Press K to display the following on-screen
information.

ABCD4

Stereo

The information will disappear in 6 seconds.

• Program position or external input mode selected

• Program skip on/off information

• Label (if set)

• Mono/Stereo/Dual audio status

2 To erase the display instantly, press K again.

Programming channels into the
TV’s channel memory

• First, use the Auto tuning function to preset all the active
channels in your area automatically. Then, arrange the
preset channels with the Manual tuning function so that you
can tune into only desired channels.

• Use the Manual tuning operation if desired channels cannot
be preset with the Auto tuning or if you would like to preset
channels to specific position numbers one by one.

2 You can also change the program position by using U or

u.
The program position will be displayed on the screen with
the Mono/Stereo/Dual audio status.

Note:

The program position selection change between different
format channels takes several seconds.

Switching between two program positions

You can switch two program positions without entering actual
position number each time.

1 Select the first program position you want to view.
2 Select the second program position with the Number

buttons (0-9).

3 Press :. The previous channel will be displayed.

r R

Each time you press :, the TV will switch back and forth
between the two program positions.

Programming channels automatically

1

From the SET UP menu, press u or U to select Auto
tuning.

2 Press Q to display the Auto tuning menu.

Press OK key to start.

!

EXIT for no change.

MENU

Auto tuning

EXIT

Back Watch TV

3 Press Q to start the automatic search.

The search will begin for all available stations.

Searching
Pos :2

EXIT

Auto tuning

Stop

The slide bar will move along the line as the search
progresses.
If you make a mistake, simply repeat steps 1-3 to start
again from the beginning.

4 When the automatic search is completed, the TV will

automatically return to the first program position.

5 Press > or < to view the programmed position.

Note:

When you preset the program channel which sound of
broadcast transmission system adopts “M” system, the sound
system may not be tuned correctly if the radio waves transmit
badly. At that time, preset the channel by Manual tuning.
The countries such as Myanmar, Brazil, Chile, Colombia apply
to this case. See page 26 for more details.

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Getting started

Manually setting channels in the channel
memory

1

From the SET UP menu, press u or U to select Manual
tuning.

2 Press Q to display the Manual tuning menu.

Press u or U to select the program position you want to
arrange.

Prog. Label

OK
MENU

Manual tuning

1

2
3
4
5
6

Select

Back Watch TV

EXIT

Sort

3 Press Q to display the breakdown menu.

Press I or i to select an item, then press u or U to select
the item as shown below.

Manual tuning

Program

A

1

B/G

OK

Store

MENU

ACE

BDF

A. Program position selection
B. Sound system (- page 26)
C. Color system (- page 26)

A : Automatic (factory set), P : PAL, S : SECAM
N4 : NTSC 4.43 (MHz), N3 : NTSC 3.58 (MHz)

If the color of a certain channel is abnormal, the
automatic color system selection (A) may have
malfunctioned, or sound system selection is wrong. In
such a case, select another color and/or sound system
(- page 26).

D. Program position skip selection

Press u or U to turn the program position skip option
on “8” or off “(”.
The program position will then be skipped when you
select channels with > or <.
The “8” mark will appear beside a program position
number when you use the Number button on the
remote control.

E. Channel search operation

Press U to search up the band or u to search down the
band.
Press u or U repeatedly until your desired channel is
displayed.
When a station/satellite is found, it will be displayed.
NEVER PRESS ANY OTHER BUTTONS WHILE
THE SET IS TUNING.

F. Auto Fine Tuning

Press u or U to turn the Auto Fine Tuning option on
“9” or off “0”.
The Auto Fine Tuning function automatically corrects
slight fluctuations when receiving signals.

Manual Fine Tuning

While the Auto Fine Tuning turn off “0”, press u or U
so that the better picture and sound are obtained.

EXIT

Back Watch TV

G

G. Label

Station labels appear under the program position
display each time you turn on the

TV, select a channel,

or press K.

To change or create station labels:

1) Press u or U repeatedly to select a character for the
first space, then press I or i.

*(blank space)

2) Repeat step 1) to enter the rest of the characters. If
you would like a blank space in the label name, you
must choose a blank space from the list of
characters.

Press Q to store your settings.

Sorting program position

• The TV is capable of receiving a number of different
channels depending upon where you live.

• Sorting program position is an easy way of storing each
channel on the program position of your choice.

Ex.: To swap channel ABCD (Prog.1) for channel MNOP
(Prog.4):

1 From the SET UP menu, press u or U to select Manual

tuning menu, then press Q.

2 Press u or U to select the channel ABCD, then press i.

Prog. Label

OK
MENU

Manual tuning

1
2
3
4
5
6

Select

Back Watch TV

EXIT

ABCD

EFGH
IJKL
MNOP

Sort

3 Press u to select the new position “4”, then press I.

Prog.

MENU

Manual tuning

Label

EXIT

EFGH
IJKL
MNOP

1
2
3
4
5
6

Store

Back Watch TV

ABCD

4 Press U to select the channel MNOP, then press i.
5 Press U to select the new position “1”, then press I.

6 Confirm new Manual tuning menu.

Prog. Label

OK
MENU

Manual tuning

EXIT

MNOP

EFGH
IJKL
ABCD

1
2
3
4
5
6

Select Sort

Back Watch TV

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Using the TV’s features

Picture adjustment

Selecting the picture size

Press and hold O until the picture size list appears on the

1

screen, then press u or U to select the appropriate picture
size (or press O repeatedly to select required picture size
directly).

The 1080i or 720p input signal

PC

Wide

Super Live 2
Cinema 2
4:3
Super Live 1
Cinema 1

Subtitle
14:9

2 Press Q.

Wide

Use this setting when watching a wide-screen DVD, wide­screen video tape or a 16:9 broadcast (when available). Due to
the range of wide-screen formats (16:9, 14:9, 20:9 etc.), you
may see bars on the top and bottom of the screen.

Super Live 1

When receiving “4:3 format” signal, this setting will enlarge
the image to fit the screen by stretching the image vertically
and horizontally, holding the better proportions at the center of
the image.

Cinema 1

When watching “letterbox format” films/video tapes, this
setting will eliminate or reduce the black bars at the top and
bottom of the screen by zooming in and selecting the image
without distortion.

Subtitle

When subtitles are included on a letterbox format broadcast,
this setting will raise the picture so that the most of text is
displayed.

Super Live 2

When receiving “side panel format” signal, this setting will
enlarge the image to fit the screen by stretching the image
vertically and horizontally, holding the better proportions at
the center of the image. Also the black bars on the both sides
of the screen will eliminate or reduce.

Cinema 2

When watching “all sides panel format” films/video tapes, this
setting will eliminate or reduce the black bars on all the sides
of the screen by zooming in and selecting the image without
distortion.

4:3

Use this setting to view a true 4:3 broadcast.

Subtitle

14:9

Use this setting when watching a 14:9 broadcast.

PC

Use this setting for PC via HDMI. When receiving 1080i or
720p signal format of HDMI input, this picture size is
available.

Notes:

• In the antenna input signal mode, the picture size selections
are Wide, Super Live 2, Cinema 2, 4:3, Super Live 1,
Cinema 1, Subtitle and 14:9.

• In the PC input mode (- page 19), the picture size
selection is wide or normal only.

• Using the special functions to change the size of the
displayed image (e.g. changing the height/width ratio) for
the purpose of public display or commercial gain may
infringe on copyright laws.

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Using the TV’s features

• If the aspect ratio of the selected format is different from the
one of the TV transmission or video program, it can cause a
difference in vision. Change to the correct aspect ratio
picture size.

• When using the PC mode, the moving image quality may be
deteriorated.

Using the picture still

•Press r to freeze the picture.

Even if an image is frozen on the TV screen, the pictures are
running on the input source. Audio continues to be output as
well.

To return to a moving picture, press r again.

(Moving) (Still)

Notes:

• If you use this function except for the purpose of your private
viewing and listening, it may infringe the copyright protected
by the copyright laws.

• In the PC input mode (- page 19), this function is not
available.

1 From the Picture position menu, press u or U to select

Reset.

2 Press Q.

Selecting the picture mode

You can select the picture quality instantly among three preset
modes and one user-set mode.

• Press N to select the desired picture quality.

Dynamic

Mode Picture quality

q Dynamic bright and dynamic picture

q Standard standard picture
q Mild soft picture
q Memory the picture quality you set

Note:

In the PC input mode (- page 19), this mode is not available.

Adjusting the basic picture quality

Adjusting the picture position

Adjustment to the position of the picture may be made to suit
your viewing preferences.

1 Press M, then press I or i to display the SET UP menu.

Language
Auto tuning
Manual tuning
AV connection
Picture position

MENU

Back Watch TV

SET UP

EXIT

English

OK
OK
OK
OK

2 Press u or U to select Picture position.
3 Press Q, then press u or U to select an item you want to

adjust.

Horizontal position

Vertical position
Reset

MENU

Picture position

EXIT

Back Watch TV

0

0

OK

4 Press I or i to adjust the settings as required.

Horizontal position 0

Notes:

• When the picture size is in Wide or 4:3 mode, only the
Horizontal position can be adjusted.

• When the picture size is in PC mode, the picture position
cannot be adjusted.

Resetting the picture position

This function resets your picture position settings to the factory
settings.

1

Press M, then press I or i to display the PICTURE menu.

Picture settings
3D Color management

Base color adjustment

Cinema mode

MENU

PICTURE

EXIT

Back Watch TV

OK

Off

On

2 Press u or U to select the Picture settings menu, then

press Q.

Back light

Contrast
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness

MENU

Back Watch TV

Picture settings 1/ 2

EXIT

100

100

50
50

0
0

3 Press u or U to select an item you want to adjust, then

press I or i to adjust the settings as required.

Contrast 100

Selection I

Back light darker lighter

Contrast lower higher

Brightness darker lighter

Color paler deeper

Tint reddish greenish

Sharpness softer sharper

Notes:

• The Tint may only be adjusted on a tape which has been
recorded and played back on an NTSC VCR.

• In the PC input mode (- page 19), Color, Tint and
Sharpness modes are not available.

Pressing

i

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Using the TV’s features

Activating the black stretch

This function increases the strength of dark areas of the picture
which improves definition.

1 Press M, then press I or i to display the PICTURE menu.

Picture settings
3D Color management

Base color adjustment

Cinema mode

MENU

PICTURE

EXIT

Back Watch TV

OK

Off

On

2 Press u or U to select the Picture settings menu, then

press Q.

3 Press u or U to select Black stretch on the 2nd page.

Black stretch

MPEG NR
DNR
Color Temperature

MENU

Picture settings 2/ 2

EXIT

Back Watch TV

On

Low
Auto
Cool

4 Press I or i to select On or Off.

Black stretch

Note:

In the PC input mode (- page 19), this mode is not available.

On

Activating the MPEG NR (Noise Reduction)

If the receiving signal of MPEG is a mosquito (grained) noise
depending on the compression and conversion, the noise may
be reduced when using this function.

1 From the Picture settings menu, press u or U to s elec t

MPEG NR on the 2nd page.

2 Press I or i to select Off, Low, Middle or High.

MPEG NR

Note:

In the PC input mode (- page 19), this mode is not available.

Low

2 Press I or i to select mode you prefer.

Color Temperature

Cool: Lends a blue hue to the picture.
Normal: Neutral
Warm: Lends a red hue to the picture.

Cool

Adjusting the color management

You can adjust the picture color quality by selecting from 6
base color adjustments : Red, Green, Blue, Yellow,

Magenta or Cyan.

1 From the PICTURE menu, press u or U to select 3D

Color management.

2 Press I or i, then press I or i to select On.

3D Color management

On

3 Press Q, then press u or U to select Base color

adjustment.

4 Press Q, then press u or U to select an item you want to

adjust.

5 Press i, then press I or i to select Hue, Saturation or

Brightness.

Base color adjustment

Hue

Red

Green
Blue
Yellow
Magenta
Cyan

Reset

MENU

Back Watch TV

0

0
0
0
0
0

EXIT

Saturation Brightness

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

OK

6 Press u or U to adjust the settings as required.

Hue0Saturation

Red

Notes:

• If you select color management Off mode, this mode is not
available.

• In the PC input mode (- page 19), this mode is not
available.

Brightness

0

0

Activating the DNR (Digital Noise
Reduction)

If the receiving signal is weak and the picture is blurry, the
picture may be improved when using this function.

1 From the Picture settings menu, press u or U to select

DNR on the 2nd page.

2 Press I or i to select Auto, Off, Low, Middle or High.

DNR

Note:

This function is available for 480i and 576i signals.

Auto

Selecting the color temperature

You can change the tone of the picture by selecting from three
preset color temperatures: Cool, Normal or Warm.

1 From the Picture settings menu, press u or U to select

Color Temperature on the 2nd page.

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Resetting the base color adjustment

The Reset function adjusts the base color adjustment to the
factory settings.

1 From the Base color adjustment menu, press u or U

to select Reset.

2 Press Q.

Using the cinema mode

A movie film’s picture runs at 24 frames a second, whereas
movie software such as DVD, etc., that you enjoy watching on
television at home runs at 30 (NTSC) or 25 (PAL) frames a
second. To convert this signal to reproduce a smooth motion
and picture quality, select the On mode.

Effective signal and setup conditions:

• When the Video input mode is selected.

• When the input signal format is 480i and 576i signals.

Using the TV’s features

1 From the PICTURE menu, press u or U to select

Cinema mode.

2 Press I or i to select On or Off.

Note:

When a DVD movie with subtitle is playing back, this mode
may not work correctly.

Sound adjustment

Setting the MTS (Multi-channel TV Sound)

Auto mode

The MTS Auto mode automatically recognize stereo/bilingual
programs depending on the broadcast signal.

1 Press M, then press I or i to display the SOUND menu.

MTS

Dual
Bass
Treble

Balance
WOW

MENU

SOUND 1/ 2

EXIT

Back Watch TV

2 Press u or U to select MTS, then press I or i to select

Auto or Mono.

Mono mode

If you experience noise or poor reception of any stereo/
bilingual program, set the MTS mode to Mono.
Noise will be reduced and reception may improve.

Note:

If you experience noise with a particular program on whose
channel reception is usually good, try setting MTS mode to
Auto, then switch s to e Mono (monaural).

Selecting the dual 1 or dual 2 mode

You can hear only dual 1 or dual 2 sound selected, whenever
bilingual programs are received.

Auto

Dual 1

0
0

0

OK

Selecting the stereo programs

1

When a stereo program is received, d Stereo appears.

2 Press s to select the stereo/monaural mode. d

Stereo and e Mono appear cyclically on the screen.

Stereo

Selecting the bilingual programs

1

When a bilingual program is received, e Dual appears.

2 Press s to select the sound to be heard. The sound

differs according to the transmission system: NICAM or
German stereo/bilingual broadcast.

Dual 1

Sound to be heard

Display

NICAM

German stereo/
bilingual broadcast

j Dual 1 Sub I sound Main sound
J Dual 2 Sub II sound Sub sound
e Mono Main sound —

Note:

These settings are not stored in the TV memory.

Adjusting the sound quality

1

From the SOUND menu, press u or U to select an item
you want to adjust.

2 Press I or i to adjust the settings as required.

Bass 0

1 Press M, then press I or i to display the SOUND menu.
2 Press u or U to select Dual, then press I or i to select

Dual 1 or Dual 2.

Notes:

• When the MTS setting is in Mono mode, the Dual menu is
not selectable.

• The Dual menu setting status remains even if the TV is
turned off.

Selection I Pressing i

Bass weaker stronger

Treble weaker stronger

Balance decreases the right

channel

decreases the left
channel

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Using the TV’s features

Using the SRS WOW surround sound

SRS WOW is a special combination of SRS Labs audio
technologies 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.

WOW consists of three features; SRS 3D, FOCUS, and
TruBass, being turned on.

1 Press M, then press I or i to display SOUND menu.

MTS
Dual
Bass
Treble
Balance
WOW

MENU EXIT

Back Watch TV

SOUND 1/ 2

Auto

Dual 1

0
0

0

OK

2 Press u or U to select WOW, then press Q.
3 Press u or U to select an item you want to adjust, then

press I or i to adjust the settings as required.

SRS 3D

FOCUS
TruBass

MENU

Back Watch TV

WOW

EXIT

Off

On

High

SRS 3D: To turn the surround effect On or Off.
FOCUS: To turn the vocal emphasis effect On or Off.
TruBass: To select the desired bass expansion level

(Off, Low or High).

Notes:

• If the broadcast is monaural, the SRS 3D effect does not
work.

• WOW, SRS and l
Inc.

• WOW technology is incorporated under license from SRS
Labs, Inc.

• The SRS WOW effect is active only when the sound outputs
from the speaker.

®

symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs,

Using the stable sound

The Stable sound function limits the highest volume level to
prevent extreme changes in volume when the signal source
changes (for example, to prevent the sudden increase in
volume that often happens when a TV program switches to a
commercial).

1 From the SOUND menu, press u or U to select Stable

sound on the 2nd page.

Stable sound

MENU

Back Watch TV

SOUND 2/ 2

EXIT

Off

2 Press I or i to select On or Off.

Note:

The Stable sound effect is active only when the sound outputs
from the speaker.

Using the bass boost

1 Press t to display Bass boost level.

Bass boost 70

2 While the Bass boost display is on the screen, press I

or i to adjust the Bass boost level.

3 To turn off the Bass boost, press t to display Bass

boost Off.

Bass boost Off

Note:

The Bass boost effect is active only when the sound outputs
from the speaker.

Other features settings

Selecting the timer menu

The Timer is especially useful if you want the TV to turn itself
on or off after a selected period of time.

1 Press M, then press I or i to display the TIMER menu.

Sleep timer
On timer
On timer Position

MENU

TIMER

EXIT

Back Watch TV

2 Press u or U to select the required timer mode (Sleep

timer (Turn off the TV) or On timer).

The timer display will set by 10 minutes, up to 12 hours
and 50 minutes.

3 Press the Number buttons (0-9), I or i to set the On or

Off delay time, e.g. on in 30 minutes and On timer
Position 3 selected.

4 Press P to exit the menu. When setting the On timer,

press u or U to select the On timer Position and enter
the program position number you want to watch. Set the
Standby mode by pressing J on the remote control or 1
on the TV.
Activation of the Timer is indicated by the green “On­timer indicator”, on the front of the TV (- page 8).

Notes:

• The TV will automatically turn itself off after approximately 2
hours if you do not operate the TV after turned on by on timer
function.

• If you press and hold I or i to set the On or Off delay time,
the timer display will set by 30 minutes, up to 12 hours 30
minutes.

Using the auto format

When the TV receives a true HDMI signal picture and the auto
format is On, it will automatically be displayed in HDMI
signal format, irrespective of the TV’s previous setting.

00:00
00:00

01

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Using the TV’s features

1 Press M, then press I or i to display the FUNCTION

menu.

Teletext
Auto format
Blue Screen
Side panel

MENU

FUNCTION

EXIT

Back Watch TV

Auto

On
On

1

2 Press u or U to select Auto format, then press I or i to

select On or Off.

Activating blue screen

With the blue screen function On, the screen will
automatically turn blue and the sound will be muted when no
signal is being received.

1 From the FUNCTION menu, press u or U to select Blue

screen.

2 Press I or i to select On or Off.

Note:

In the PC input mode or teletext mode (- page 20), this
function is not available.

Adjusting the brightness of side panel

You can adjust the brightness of side panel in 14:9 or 4:3, etc.
mode.

1 From the FUNCTION menu, press u or U to select Side

panel.

2 Press I or i to adjust the settings as required.

Side panel

1

Selecting the video input source to
view

2 Press Q.

o 1 (o (1), video 1 input) or o 1C (component video
input),

o 2 (o (2), video 2 input) or o 2S (S-video input),
o 3 (o (3), component video input),

HDMI (o HDMI, HDMI input),
PC (o RGB/PC, PC input)

Note:

When the component video input, PC input mode or HDMI
input mode is selected, the MONITOR OUT output terminals
(- page 22) output audio signal only.

Setting the manual setting menu

1

Press M, then press I or i to display the SET UP menu.

Language
Manual setting
AV connection
Picture position

MENU

Back Watch TV

SET UP

EXIT

English

OK
OK
OK

2 Press u or U to select Manual setting, then press Q.
3 Press I or i to select an item, then press U or u to select

the item as shown below.

Manual setting

Color system:Auto

A

EXT1

OK

Store

MENU

A. Color System

Confirm that color system is set to “A” (Auto). If not,
select “A” with U or u.

B. Video label

The video label allows you to label each input source
for your TV.
To change or create video labels:

1) Press U or u repeatedly to select a character for the
first space, then press I or i.

EXIT

Back Watch TV

AB

1 Press o or press Q on the remote control until the video

input mode list appears on the screen, then press u, U or
o to select appropriate input source (or press o on the

TV front panel to select required input source directly).

OK:

3
2
1

0
PC
HDMI

3
2
1

Ex. PC VGA mode

PC VGA

PC
HDMI

TV

:

3
2
1

*(blank space)

2) Repeat step 1) to enter the rest of the characters.
If you would like a blank space in the label name,
you must choose a blank space from the list of
characters.

3) Press Q to store your settings.

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Using the TV’s features

Teletext

This TV has a multi-page teletext memory, which takes a few
moments to load and it offers two ways of viewing Teletext
Auto and LIST which are explained below.

Setting up the teletext mode

To select teletext mode:

Select a channel position with the desired teletext service.

To select a language for teletext:

The language 1-4 option enables the display of different
language when using Teletext.

1 Press MENU, then press I or i to display the FUNCTION

menu.

Teletext
Auto format
Blue Screen
Side panel

MENU

2 Press u or U to select Teletext, then press I or i to select

Auto or LIST mode.

Teletext

Auto format
Blue Screen
Side panel

MENU

Note:

When you are watching the teletext program, SET UP menu
and FUNCTION menu are not selectable.

FUNCTION

EXIT

Back Watch TV

FUNCTION

EXIT

Back Watch TV

Auto

On
On

LIST

On
On

1

1

Teletext general information

E button:

Pressing E once will bring up the teletext screen. Press
again to superimpose the teletext over a normal broadcast
picture. Press again to return to normal TV mode. You need to
return to normal viewing if you wish to change channels.

When you first press E to access the text service, the first
page you see will be the initial page.

In Auto mode, this displays the main subjects available and
their relevant page numbers.

In LIST mode, you will see the page numbers currently stored
on the each color button.

Note:

If you press r while the picture mode is activated, this mode
will be cancelled.

Sub-pages:

Once in this chosen page, if there are sub-pages they will
automatically load into memory without changing the one you
are reading. If there are many sub-pages, it will take a long
time for them all to load and this will depend on the speed with
which the broadcaster transmits them.

To access the sub-pages in memory, press l, then use U
and u to view them.

Using Auto mode

There are two Modes: Auto will display FASTEXT, if
available. LIST will display your four favorite pages. In either
mode, as an alternative to the colored buttons, you can access
a page by entering a 3-digit number, using the Number
buttons on the remote control, or to advance to the next page,
press >, to go back to the previous page press <.

To change between Auto and LIST, see above.

• Press E to access teletext.

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100 Spor t 14:57:55

SwimmingRacingBaseballFootball

Red

Green

Yellow

Blue

If FASTEXT is available, you will see 4 colored titles at the
base of the TV screen. To access any given subject, simply
press the relevant colored button on the remote control.

If FASTEXT is not available, you can access any page simply
by entering a 3-digit page number or pressing the
corresponding colored button.

For further information on your particular text system(s), see
the broadcast teletext index page or consult your local Toshiba
dealer.

Using the TV’s features

Using LIST mode

1

Press E to access teletext.

100 TEXT M00 14:58:55

100 200 300 400

Green

Red

The four choices at the bottom of the screen are now
number – 100, 200, 300 and 400, which have been
programmed into the TV’s memory.

Yellow

Blue

2 To view these pages, use the colored prompt buttons.

e.g. press the Green button to view page 200.

3 If you want to change these stored pages, press the

colored button for the color you want to change.
e.g. Press the Green button and enter the 3-digit number.

100 TEXT M00 14:58:59

100 250 300 400

This number will change in the top left of the screen and
in the colored highlight.

4 Press Q to store your choice. The bars at the bottom of

the screen will flash white.

5 You may view other pages by simply entering the 3-digit

page number – but NEVER press Q or you will lose the
favorite already stored.

Teletext buttons on the remote control

Below is an introduction to the teletext buttons on your remote
control and their functions.

E To display a page of teletext:

Press E to display teletext. Press again to superimpose the
teletext over a normal broadcast picture. Press again to return
to normal TV mode.

k To display an index/initial page:

In Auto-mode

Press k to access the index page. The one displayed is
dependant on the broadcaster.

In LIST-mode

Press k to return to the 100 page or initial page.

A To reveal concealed text:

Some pages cover topics such as quizzes and jokes. To
discover the solutions, press A.

B To hold a wanted page:

This function is included as it is part of the broadcast teletext
system but you will not need it as this TV allows you to control
the display of sub-pages.

C To enlarge the teletext display size:

Press C 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.

D To select a page while viewing a normal
picture:

When in teletext mode, if a page selection is made and then
D is pressed, a normal picture will be displayed. The TV
will indicate when the page is present by displaying the title
bar of the text page at the top of the screen. Press E to
view the page.

Note:

It will not be possible to change program position while in
Teletext mode, you will have to cancel the teletext first by
pressing E to return to a normal TV picture.

To select the time display:

If you press D while watching a normal TV broadcast,
you will see a time display from the broadcaster. It will remain
on the screen for about 5 seconds.

9:56 and 25 seconds p.m.

21:56:25

Note:

If you press r while this mode is activated, this mode will be
cancelled.

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Connecting your TV

Side connections

You can connect a wide variety of auxiliary equipment via the
terminals located on the right side of the panel o (2).

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

Connection example

TV right side view

Back connections

Connection example

TV back view

(with component video outputs)

or

TV back view

VCR (Recording)

DVD video player

Set Top Box

HDMI or DVI device

Camcorder Camcorder with

• To select the side inputs, press o until the video input mode
list appears on the screen, then press U or u to select o2
(- page 19), then press Q.

• Before connecting any external equipment, turn off all main
power switches.

• Connect either the S-VIDEO or VIDEO input terminal,
whichever terminal is used. Never connect both terminals at
a time.

• If you connect mono sound equipment to o (2), connect the
audio output of the equipment to the L/MONO jack on the
TV.

• You can enjoy Video Games with this TV. However
shooting games, where the player shoots at a target on the
TV screen with a light gun, may not work because of the
LCD Color TV properties.

Video Games

S-Video

• Before connecting any external equipment, turn off all main
power switches.

• The unauthorized recording of television programs, DVDs,
video tapes and other materials may infringe upon the
provisions of copyright law.

• If you connect both of the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT
terminal and VIDEO input terminal, the COMPONENT
VIDEO signal will appear on the screen (display changes to
o 1C).

• The COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT consists of three
component video signals (Y, P
the best picture performance. These terminals can only be
used with the component video compatible equipment e.g.
DVD video player, etc.

• Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied
with this TV.

B/CB, PR/CR) and provides

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Connecting your TV

Connecting an HDMI or a DVI device

• When turning on your electronic components, turn on the
TV first, and then the HDMI or DVI device.

• When turning off your electronic components, turn off the
HDMI or DVI device first, and then the TV.

• This TV may not be compatible with features and/or
specifications that may be added in the future.

• This TV is only operable with L-PCM on 32/44.1/48 kHz
and 16/20/24 bits. If there is no sound when using HDMI,
use the analog audio cables to connect the TV and the HDMI
device, and select Analog in HDMI audio of the AV
connection menu (- page 24).

• This TV is able to connect with HDMI devices. But it is
possible that some HDMI devices may not operate properly
with this TV.

Connecting an HDMI or a DVI device

The HDMI input on your TV receives digital audio and
uncompressed digital video from an HDMI device or
uncompressed digital video from a DVI device.

This input is designed to accept HDCP program material in
digital from EIA/CEA-861/861B compliant consumer
electronic devices (such as a set top box or DVD player with
HDMI or DVI output).

The HDMI input is designed for best performance with 1080i
(50 Hz/60 Hz) high-definition video signals, but will also
accept and display 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p (50 Hz/60 Hz
(60Hz: except for the E-EDID)) and VGA signals.

• HDMI: High-Definition Multimedia Interface

• DVI: Digital Video Interface

• HDCP: High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection

• EIA/CEA-861/861B compliance covers the transmission of
uncompressed digital video with high-bandwidth digital
content protection, which is being standardized for
reception of high-definition video signals. Because this is an
evolving technology, it is possible that some devices may
not operate properly with the TV.

• E-EDID: Enhanced-Extended Display Identification

• VGA: VESA 640 5 480 @ 60 Hz

• L-PCM: Linear-Pulse Code Modulation

Connecting an HDMI device

One HDMI cable (type A connector)

TV back view

HDMI device

VIDEO AUDIO

LR

IN

OUT

HDMI OUT

For proper operation, it is recommended that you use a short
HDMI cable.

HDMI cable transfers both video and audio.

Connecting a DVI device

One HDMI (type A connector)-to-DVI adapter cable and
audio cables

TV back view

TV back view

DVI device

VIDEO AUDIO

LR

IN

OUT

DVI

OUT

HDMI (type A connector)-to-DVI adapter cable

For proper operation, the length of an HDMI-to-DVI adapter
cable should not exceed 3m. The recommended length is 2m.

Standard analog audio cables

An HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable transfers only video.

Separate analog audio cables are required.

Note:

HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia
Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing, LLC.

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Connecting your TV

Selecting the PC/HDMI audio mode

You can select PC audio or HDMI audio when using this
function (- page 23).

1 Press M, then press I or i to display the SET UP menu.

Language
Auto tuning
Manual tuning
AV connection
Picture position

MENU

SET UP

EXIT

Back Watch TV

2 Press u or U to select AV connection, then press Q to

display the AV connection menu.

AV connection

PC/HDMI audio

HDMI audio

MENU

EXIT

Back Watch TV

3 Press u or U to select PC/HDMI audio, then press I or i

to select PC or HDMI.

English

OK
OK
OK
OK

PC

Digital

Connecting a computer

An analog RGB (15 pin) computer cable can be connected.

TV back view

Mini D-sub 15 pin

Computer

Conversion adapter
(if necessary)

Audio cable for PC-to-TV connection

Connect a PC cable from the computer to the o RGB/PC
terminal on the back of the TV.

TV back view

RGB PC cable

Setting the HDMI audio mode

You can select sound of an HDMI or DVI device connected to
the HDMI input terminals (- page 23) from three modes:
Auto, Digital or Analog.

Note:

This function is available only when the PC/HDMI audio mode
is set to

1 From the AV connection menu, press u or U to select

2 Press I or i to select Auto, Digital or Analog.

HDMI.

HDMI audio.

PC/HDMI audio

HDMI audio

MENU

Back Watch TV

AV connection

EXIT

HDMI

Auto

The following signals can be displayed:

• VGA: VESA 640 5 480 @ 60/75 Hz

• SVGA: VESA 800 5 600 @ 60/75 Hz

• XGA: VESA 1024 5 768 @ 60/70/75 Hz

• S-XGA: VESA 1280 5 1024 @ 60 Hz
However, these signal formats are converted to match the

number of pixels of the LCD panel.

Therefore, the TV may not display small text properly.

If you connect this unit to your PC, the compressed image is
displayed in S-XGA mode, therefore the picture quality may
deteriorate and characters may not be read.

Notes:

• Some PC models cannot be connected to this TV.

• If connecting a certain PC model that signal is particular, the

PC signal may not be detected correctly.

• There is no need to use an adapter for computers with DOS/
V compatible mini D-sub 15 pin terminal.

• A bar may appear in the upper, lower, right or left side of the
screen, or parts of the picture may be obscured depending
on some signals. This is not the malfunction.

• If the edges of the picture are stretched, readjust the picture
position adjustments in the PC Setting menu.

• Depending on the specification of the PC you are playing
the DVD-Video on, and the DVD’s title, some scenes may be
skipped, or you may not be able to pause during multi-angle
scenes.

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Connecting your TV

Signal names for mini D-sub 15 pin connector

Pin assignment for RGB/PC terminal

5
10

15 11

1

6

Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal name

1R9NC

2 G 10 Ground

3B11NC

4 NC (not

12 NC

connected)

5 NC 13 H-sync

6 Ground 14 V-sync

7 Ground 15 NC

8 Ground

Using the PC setting

• In the PC input mode, you cannot select the Color, Tint,
Sharpness, Black stretch, MPEG NR and DNR in the
Picture setting menu and Cinema mode (- page 16).

• In the PC input mode, the Manual setting (- page 19) is
not displayed.

• First press o until the video input mode list appears on the
screen, then press u or U and Q in order to select the PC
input mode (- page 19).

• This function may not be available for some signal or if no
signal is received.

• The optimum points of the clock phase and sampling clock
adjustments may be incomprehensible according to the
input signals.

3 Press Q to display the PC Setting menu.

Horizontal position

Horizontal width
Vertical position
Vertical height
Clock phase
Sampling clock

MENU

PC Setting 1 /2

EXIT

Back Watch TV

0

0
0
0
0
0

4 Press u or U to select an option you want to adjust. Press

I or i to adjust the settings as required.

Horizontal position 0

Adjusting the clock phase of the picture

If the clock phase, which synchronize the PC signal and LCD
display, is not optimized, the picture will blur.

This function enables you to adjust clock phase and display a
clear picture.

1 From the PC Setting menu, press u or U to select Clock

phase.

2 Press I or i to obtain a clear picture.

Clock phase 0

Adjusting the sampling clock

If the sampling clock does not match with the dot clock
frequency of the PC, blurred picture detail will occur, or screen
width will change, or drift patterns in vertical lines may be
apparent.

This function enables you to adjust it and optimize the picture.

1 From the PC Setting menu, press u or U to select

Sampling clock.

2 Press I or i to optimize the picture.

Sampling clock 0

Adjusting the picture size/position

1

Press M, then press I or i to display the SET UP menu.

Language
AV connection
PC Setting

MENU

Back Watch TV

SET UP

EXIT

English

OK
OK

2 Press u or U to select PC Setting.

Language
AV connection

PC Setting

MENU

Back Watch TV

SET UP

EXIT

English

OK
OK

Resetting the PC setting

The Reset function adjusts the PC Setting to the factory
settings.

1 From the PC Setting menu, press u or U to select Reset

on the 2nd page.

Reset

MENU

Back Watch TV

PC Setting 2 /2

EXIT

0

OK

2 Press Q.

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Reference section

Troubleshooting

Before calling a service technician, please check the following
table for a possible cause of the symptom and some solutions.

Symptom and solution

TV will not turn on

• Make sure the power cord is plugged in, then press !
and 1.

• The remote control batteries may be dead. Replace the
batteries.

No picture, no sound

• Check the antenna connections.

No sound, picture OK

• The sound may be muted. Press I, i or u.

• The station may have broadcast difficulties. Try another
channel.

Poor sound, picture OK

• The station may have broadcast difficulties. Try another
channel.

Poor picture, sound OK

• Check the antenna connections.

• The station may have broadcast difficulties. Try another
channel.

• Adjust the PICTURE menu.

Poor reception of broadcast channels

• Check the antenna connections.

• The station may have broadcast difficulties. Try another
channel.

• Make sure the Color system is properly set.

Teletext problems

• Check the antenna connections.
Good performance of text depends on a good strong
broadcast signal.

Some pixels of the screen do not light up

• The LCD display panel is manufactured using an
extremely high level of precision technology, however,
sometimes some pixels of the screen may be missing
picture elements or have luminous spots. This is not a sign
of a malfunction.

The brightness of the screen comes down, or flickers
of the screen are caused, or some parts of the screen
do not light up.

• When you just buy and start to use this TV, a flickering
may be caused in the screen. In this case, switch off the
TV, then switch on it again to cure the condition.

• The cold cathode fluorescent lamp used for the back light
on this TV has longevity. When the brightness of the
screen comes down, or the flickers of the screen are
caused, or some parts of the screen do not light up, it may
reach the end of its life. Contact a service technician.

The picture brightness varies when you display
switch the TV on.

• If you switch the TV on at 0°C and under, wait until the
warms up.

Multiple images

• The station may have broadcast difficulties. Try another
channel.

• Antenna reception may be poor. Use a high directional
outdoor antenna.

• Check if the direction of the antenna has changed.

Poor color or no color

• The station may have broadcast difficulties. Try another
channel.

• Adjust the Tint and/or Color in the PICTURE menu.

The remote control does not operate

• Remove all obstructions between the remote control and
the remote control sensor on the TV.

• The remote control batteries may be dead. Replace them
with new ones.

Broadcast system

Broadcast transmission systems of each
country or region

Asia M.E.

Country or region Color Sound

Bahrain, Kuwait, Israel, Oman,
Qatar, United Arab Emirates,
Yemen, etc. Indonesia, Malaysia,
Singapore, Thailand, etc.

China PAL D/K

China Hong Kong PAL I

Iraq, Islamic Republic of Iran,
Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, etc.

Russian Federation, etc. SECAM D/K

Myanmar, etc. NTSC M

Oceania

Country or region Color Sound

Australia, New Zealand, etc. PAL B/G

Africa

Country or region Color Sound

Republic of South Africa, etc. PAL I

South America

Country or region Color Sound

Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, etc. PAL N

Brazil PAL M

Chile, Colombia, etc. NTSC M

Note:

PAL, SECAM and NTSC 3.58 (MHz) are different color signal
broadcast transmission systems applicable to different
countries or region. NTSC 4.43 (MHz) is used in special VCRs
to playback NTSC recorded video tapes through PAL
television equipment.

PAL B/G

SECAM B/G

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Specifications

LCD color television

Model

37A3000A, 37A3000E, 37A3000T
42A3000A, 42A3000E, 42A3000T

Power source

37/42A3000A: 220V-240V AC, 50Hz
37/42A3000E: 220V-240V AC, 50/60Hz
37/42A3000T: 110V-240V AC, 50/60Hz

Power consumption

37A3000A/E/T: 172 W, 0.9 W (standby)
42A3000A : 232 W, 0.9 W (standby)
42A3000E/T : 236 W, 0.5 W (standby)

Dimensions

37A3000A/E/T: 920 mm (W) 661 mm (H) 285 mm (D)
42A3000A/E/T: 1,027 mm (W) 724 mm (H) 335 mm (D)

Mass (Weight)

37A3000A/E/T : *** kg
42A3000A/E/T : *** kg

Television system (Antenna input)

Channel coverage:

PAL B/G (CCIR) VHF 2 - 12

UHF 21 - 69
CATV X - Z+2, S1 - S41

PAL I (UK) VHF -

UHF 21 - 69
CATV -

PAL D/K (CHINA) VHF 1 - 12

UHF 13 - 57
CATV Z1 - Z38

SECAM B/G (CCIR) VHF 2 - 12

UHF 21 - 69
CATV X - Z+2, S1 - S41

SECAM D/K (OIRT) VHF 1 - 12

UHF 21 - 69
CATV X1 - X19

NTSC M (US) VHF 2 - 13

UHF 14 - 69
CATV A6 - A1, A - W, AA -

ZZ, AAA, BBB

NTSC M (JAPAN) VHF 1 - 12

UHF 13 - 62
CATV M1 - M10, S1 - S41

Special RF signal:

NTSC 4.43 color system 5.5/6.0/6.5 MHz sound system
PAL 60 Hz color system 5.5/6.0/6.5 MHz sound system

Reference section

Aspect ratio

Visible size (diagonal)

Number of pixels

Audio power

Speakers

Input/Output terminals

Operating condition

Supplied accessories

• Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.

• Never service or remodel the TV by yourself. It may expose
you to a fire hazard or dangerous voltages.

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37A3000A/E/T: 94.0 cm
42A3000A/E/T: 106.7 cm

1366 (H) dots 5 768 (V) dots

9 W + 9 W (7% THD), 10 W + 10 W (10% THD)

Main 60 5 120 mm 2pcs.

o (1) Input

Component video Y, P
Phono jacks A/V

o (2) Input

4 pin S-video
Phono jacks A/V

o (3) Input

Component video Y, P
Phono jacks Audio L/Mono + R

O MONITOR Output

Phono jacks A/V

o RGB/PC Input

Mini D-sub 15 pin Analog RGB

o PC/HDMI

(AUDIO)

o HDMI Input(type A)

o PC/HDMI

(AUDIO)

Headphone jack 3.5 mm (Diameter) stereo

Temperature 0°C - 35°C
Humidity 20% - 80% (No moisture condensation)

Owner’s manual (1), Remote control (1), Batteries (2),
Clip (1)

This is used to fix the TV to a wall, pillar, etc. (- page 4).

Input
Phono jacks Audio L+R

19 pin A/V Digital
Input
Phono jacks Analog L+R

B/CB, PR/CR

B/CB, PR/CR

COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT terminals (the signal
format)

480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p (50/60 Hz), 1080i (50/60 Hz)
(These signal formats are converted to match the number of
pixels of the LCD panel.)

Color system

PAL, SECAM, NTSC 3.58/4.43

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