Toshiba 42A3500A, 37A3500E, 37A3500T, 42A3500E, 42A3500T User Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL

LCD Color TV

32A3500A 32A3500E 32A3500T 37A3500A 37A3500E 37A3500T 42A3500A 42A3500E 42A3500T

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

Important information ................................................................................................ 7

Getting started

Connecting an antenna ............................................................................................. 8

Exploring your new TV .............................................................................................. 8

TV top, front and side panel controls ......................................................................... 9

TV back panel connections ..................................................................................... 10

Learning about the remote control .......................................................................... 11

Turning the TV on .................................................................................................... 12

Learning about the menu system ............................................................................ 12

Watching TV programs ............................................................................................ 13

Programming channels into the TV’s channel memory ........................................... 14

Using the TV’s features

Picture adjustment .................................................................................................. 16

Sound adjustment ................................................................................................... 20

Using the bass boost ............................................................................................... 21

Other features settings ............................................................................................ 22

Selecting the video input source to view ................................................................. 23

Teletext .................................................................................................................... 24

Connecting your TV

Side connections ..................................................................................................... 26

Back connections .................................................................................................... 26

Connecting an HDMI or a DVI device ...................................................................... 27

Selecting the PC/HDMI1 audio mode ..................................................................... 28

Setting the HDMI1 audio mode ............................................................................... 28

Connecting a computer ........................................................................................... 29

Using the PC setting ............................................................................................... 30

Reference section

Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................... 32

Broadcast system .................................................................................................... 33

Speciﬁcations .......................................................................................................... 34

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: 220240V, 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.

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

Check!

WARNING ABOUT THREE-WIRE GROUNDING-TYPE PLUG: (Only for E models)

• 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 earthing-type power plug. This plug will only ﬁt an earthing-type 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.

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.

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.

Introduction

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 ﬁ re or 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 humidiﬁ er.

This may cause a ﬁ re 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 35).

• 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 ﬂ oor or wall securely in accordance with a qualiﬁ ed technician.

10cm min.

Clip

Side view

Sturdy tie (as short as possible)

Clip

Top view

Clip

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 ﬁ re or an electric shock.

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 ﬁ re 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.

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.

Introduction

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.

Clip

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.

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.

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.

Introduction

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

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

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 ﬁ re or an electric shock. Contact a service technician if the power cord is damaged.

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 ﬁ re or an electric shock.

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 ﬁ re 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.

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 ﬁ re or an electric shock. Consult a service technician for inspection and repairs.

4) When the TV reaches the end of its useful life, ask a qualiﬁ ed 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.

Introduction

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.

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.

Clean here

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.

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.

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.

2) About cabinet and LCD screen

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

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

OUT

TV back view

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.

Effective range

32A3500A/E/T, 37A3500A/E/T

Antenna cable (75 7 coaxial) (not supplied)

300 7 twin-lead feeder

Antenna adaptor (not supplied)

75 7 coaxial cable

Plug (not supplied)

75 7 antenna terminal

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.

within 5 m

42A3500A/E/T

within 5 m

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 26-30).

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

• Model 42A3500E is used in this manual for illustration purposes.

TV top view TV front view

You can swivel the TV screen (Only for 42A3500A/E/T).

Swivel angle: 15 degrees to left and right.

876

Headphones

(Not supplied)

Right side view

2 1

1 o (Input source selection) — When no

menu is on screen, this button selects the input source (- page 23). OK — When a menu is on-screen, this button functions as the next menu navigation button (- page 12).

2 MENU — Press to access the menu system

(- page 12).

3 2 – + (Volume) — When no menu is on-

screen, these buttons adjust the volume level. I i (MENU left/right) — When a menu is on-screen, these buttons function as left/right menu navigation buttons or adjust settings (- page 12).

4 p Bb (Program position) — When no

menu is on screen, these buttons select the program position. (- page 13). U u (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 12).

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

TV on/ standby (- page 12).

6 (Remote sensor) — Point the remote control

toward this remote sensor (- page 8).

7 ! (Power LED) — Power indicator (-

page 12).

8 4 (Green LED) — Timer indicator (- page

22).

9 o (2) (Video 2 input terminals) — Optional

S-video or standard video and standard audio inputs (- page 26).

10 D (Headphone jack) — For use with

headphones.

Note:

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

TV back panel connections

Getting started

TV back view

Power cord

Cable holder*

You can use the cable

holder to hold antenna cable, video and audio cables etc.

When moving the TV, never hold this holder.

11 O MONITOR (output terminals) —

Standard video and standard audio outputs (- page 26).

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

deﬁnition component video and standard (analog) stereo audio inputs (- page 26).

13 o PC/HDMI1 (AUDIO) (input terminals)

— PC audio input terminals are shared with HDMI1 analog audio input terminals, and their use can be conﬁgured in the SET UP menu (- page 27, 28).

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

deﬁnition component video or standard (composite) video and standard (analog) stereo audio inputs (- page 26).

16 17 18

15 A (Antenna input terminal) — Analog

antenna signal input (- page 8).

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

when connecting a personal computer (PC) (- page 29).

17 o HDMI1 (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 27).

18 o HDMI2 (input terminal) — High-

Deﬁnition Multimedia Interface input receives digital audio and uncompressed digital video from an HDMI device (- page 27).

Learning about the remote control

Location of controls

Teletext on/Superimpose Teletext/off (- pages 24, 25)

• CALL (- pages 13)

• Initial/index function for Teletext

(- page 25)

To return to the previous program (- page 13)

Picture mode selection (- page 18)

MENU (- page 12)

• Menu I i (- page 12)

• Volume – +

(These buttons adjust the volume level.)

OK (- pages 12, 23)

Getting started

Power on/Standby (- page 12)

Number buttons (0-9) (- pages 13, 22, 24)

• Input source selection

(TV, o1 - o3, HDMI1, HDMI2, PC)(- page 23)

• To access sub-pages when in teletext (- page 24)

Picture size selection (- page 16)

EXIT (- page 12)

• Menu U u (- page 12)

• Program position Bb (- page 13)

• Teletext U u (- page 24) Teletext control buttons

(Four colored buttons: Red, Green, Yellow, Blue) (- pages 24, 25)

Stereo/bilingual selection (- page 20) Picture still (- page 17)

To reveal concealed text when in teletext (

To hold a wanted page when in teletext (- page 25)

- page 25)

Bass boost on/off (- page 21) Sound mute (This button turns off/on the sound.)

• To select a page while viewing a normal picture when in teletext (- page 25)

• To select the time display (- page 25)

To enlarge teletext display size (- page 25)

+ 25 hidden pages