Specifications and accessories ..............................30
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SETTING UP
Safety Precautions
This equipment has been designed and manufactured
to meet international safety standards but, like any
electrical equipment, care must be taken to obtain the
best results and for safety to be assured. Please read
the points below for your own safety. They are of a
general nature, intended to help with all electronic
consumer products and some points may not apply to
the goods you have just purchased.
Air Circulation
Leave more than 10cm clearance around the television
to allow adequate ventilation. This will prevent
overheating and possible damage to the television.
Dusty places should also be avoided.
Heat Damage
Damage may occur if the television is left in direct
sunlight or near a heater. Avoid places subject to
extremely high temperatures or humidity. Place in a
location where the temperature remains between 5°C
(41°F) min. and 35°C (94°F) max.
Mains Supply
The mains supply required for this equipment is 220240v AC 50/60Hz. Never connect to a DC supply or
any other power source. DO ensure that the television
is not standing on the mains lead.
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment,
this incorporates a special Radio Interference Filter, the
removal of which will impair its performance. In the
UK, the fuse fitted in this plug is approved by ASTA or
BS1362
BSI to
rated and approved type and the fuse cover must be
refitted.
IF IN DOUBT PLEASE CONSULT A COMPETENT
ELECTRICIAN.
DO
read the operating instructions before you attempt
to use the equipment.
DO
ensure that all electrical connections (including the
mains plug, extension leads and inter-connections
between pieces of equipment) are properly made and
in accordance with the manufacturers’ instructions.
Switch off and withdraw the mains plug before making
or changing connections.
DO
consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about
the installation, operation or safety of your equipment.
DO
be careful with glass panels or doors on
equipment.
. It should only be replaced by a correctly
Do
DO NOT REMOVE ANY FIXED COVERS AS THIS WILL
EXPOSE DANGEROUS AND 'LIVE' PARTS.
THE MAINS PLUG IS USED AS A DISCONNECTING
DEVICE AND THEREFORE SHOULD BE READILY
OPERABLE.
Do not
DO NOT
equipment with items such as newspapers, tablecloths,
curtains, etc. Overheating will cause damage and
shorten the life of the equipment.
DO NOT
dripping or splashing or objects filled with liquids, such
as vases, to be placed on the equipment.
DO NOT
such as lighted candles or nightlights on, or close to
equipment. High temperatures can melt plastic and
lead to fires.
DO NOT
wood screws. To ensure complete safety, always fit the
manufacturers’ approved stand, bracket or legs with
the fixings provided according to the instructions.
DO NOT
unattended, unless it is specifically stated that it is
designed for unattended operation or has a standby
mode. Switch off by withdrawing the plug, make sure
your family know how to do this. Special arrangements
may need to be made for people with disabilities.
DO NOT
in any doubt about it working normally, or it is
damaged in any way – switch off, withdraw the mains
plug and consult your dealer.
WARNING
earphones or headphones can cause hearing loss.
ABOVE ALL – NEVER let anyone, especially
children, push or hit the screen, push anything
into holes, slots or any other openings in the
case.
NEVER guess or take chances with electrical
equipment of any kind – it is better to be safe
than sorry.
obstruct the ventilation openings of the
allow electrical equipment to be exposed to
place hot objects or naked flame sources,
use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with
leave equipment switched on when it is
continue to operate the equipment if you are
– excessive sound pressure from
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SETTING UP
Installation and important information
Where to install
Locate the television away from direct sunlight and
strong lights, soft, indirect lighting is recommended for
comfortable viewing. Use curtains or blinds to prevent
direct sunlight falling on the screen.
Place on a sturdy platform, the mounting surface should
be flat and steady. It should be secured to the wall with
a sturdy tie using the clip on the back of the stand, or
secured to the platform using the fixing strap located
Clip
underneath the table top stand, this will prevent it from
falling over.
The LCD display panels are manufactured using an
extremely high level of precision technology, however
sometimes some parts of the screen may be missing
Side ViewTop View
picture elements or have luminous spots. This is not a
sign of a malfunction.
Make sure the television is located in a position where it cannot be pushed or hit by objects, as pressure will break
or damage the screen, and that small items cannot be inserted into slots or openings in the case.
Please take note
Sturdy tie
(as short as possible)
Clip
Clip
EXCLUSION CLAUSE
Toshiba shall under no circumstances be liable for loss and/or damage to the product caused by:
i) fire;
ii) earthquake;
iii) accidental damage;
iv) intentional misuse of the product;
v) use of the product in improper conditions;
vi) loss and/or damage caused to the product whilst in the possession of a third party;
vii) any damage or loss caused as a result of the owner’s failure and/or neglect to follow the instructions set out in the owner’s
manual ;
viii) any loss or damage caused directly as a result of misuse or malfunction of the product when used simultaneously with
associated equipment;
Furthermore, under no circumstances shall Toshiba be liable for any consequential loss and/or damage including but not limited
to the following, loss of profit, interruption of business, the loss of recorded data whether caused during normal operation or
misuse of the product.
NOTE:
A Toshiba wall bracket or stand, where available, must be used. If a non Toshiba wall bracket or stand is used the product’s
BEAB approval will become void and the equipment is then used at the consumers own risk.
• If stationary images generated by 4:3 broadcasts, text services, channel identification logos, computer displays, video games, on
screen menus, etc. are left on the television screen for any length of time they could become conspicuous, it is always advisable
to reduce both the brightness and contrast settings.
• Very long, continuous use of the 4:3 picture on a 16:9 screen may result in some retention of the image at the 4:3 outlines, this
is not a defect of the LCD TV and is not covered under the manufacturers warranty. Regular use of other size modes (eg:
Superlive) and varying the “side panel” brightness (if available on the model) will prevent permanent retention.
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SETTING UP
10
The remote control
Simple at-a-glance reference of your remote
control.
2
3
4
7
8
1
5
6
9
Navigation Ring:
Use
pages
Use
When using menus press
y
(right) to move the cursor on the screen. Q to confirm
your selection
11
Text control buttons
12
To display on-screen information
13
Stereo/bilingual transmissions
14
No function on this model
15
When in TV mode:
r
Still picture
D
When in Text mode:
k
To access index page
l
To access Sub pages
A
To reveal concealed text
B
C
D
10
Inserting batteries and effective range of
11
12
14
13
15
battery types. Remove dead batteries immediately to prevent
acid from leaking into the battery compartment. Dispose of
them in a designated disposal area.
not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the
like.
The performance of the remote control will deteriorate beyond
a distance of five metres or outside an angle of 30 degrees
from the centre of the television. If the operating range
1
For On/Standby mode
2
To mute the sound
3
Number buttons
4
To return to the previous programme
5
To select input from external sources
6
Selectable picture preferences
7
Widescreen viewing
8
On-screen Menus
9
To exit Menus
becomes reduced the batteries may need replacing.
>
and < to change programme positions and text
Y
and y to alter the volume
Time display
To call up text
To hold a wanted page
To enlarge text display size
To select a page whilst viewing a normal
picture
>
(up), <(down), Y(left) and
the remote
Remove the back cover to reveal
the battery compartment and
make sure the batteries are
inserted the right way round.
Suitable battery types for this
remote are AAA, IEC R03 1.5V.
Do not combine a used, old
battery with a new one or mix
Warning:
batteries must
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SETTING UP
Connecting external equipment
Before connecting any external equipment, turn off all main power switches. If there is no switch
remove the mains plug from the wall socket.
HDMI™ INPUT
SOCKETS
VIDEO INPUT (EXT4)
COMPONENT VIDEO INP UT (EXT3)
SCART 2 (EX T2)
SCART 1 (EX T1)
*a decoder could
be Digital Satellite or
any other compatible
decoder.
decoder*
media recorder
TV
IN/OUT
CABLE HOLDER
MEDIA REC.
SAT
FIXING STRAP
The cable holder can
be used for aerial, media
recorder and audio cables.
Do not use as a handle and
remove all cables before
moving the television.
Aerial cables:
Connect the aerial to the socket on the rear of the television.
If you use a decoder* and/or a media recorder it is essential
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
that the aerial cable is connected through the decoder and/or
through the media recorder to the television.
SCART leads:
Connect the video recorder
Connect the decoder
media recorder
Before running
recorder to
The phono sockets alongside the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT
sockets will accept L and R audio signals.
The phono sockets alongside the VIDEO INPUT socket will
accept L and R audio signals.
HDMI™ (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is for use with
a DVD, decoder or electrical equipment with digital audio and
video output. It is designed for best performance with 1080i
high-definition video signals but will also accept and display
VGA, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p and 720p signals.
NOTE:
Although this television is able to connect to HDMI
equipment it is possible that some equipment may not operate
correctly.
A wide variety of external equipment can be connected
to the back of the television, therefore the relevant
owners manuals for
referred to.
We recommend
all
additional equipment must be
SCART 1
for a decoder and
SCART 2
media recorder.
If connecting S-VIDEO equipment, set the
See
page 23
.
If the television automatically switches over to monitor external
equipment, return to normal television by pressing the desired
INPUT
for
programme position button. To recall external equipment,
press
o
to select between
HDMI2
.
or
HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC.
EXT1, EXT2, EXT3, EXT4, HDMI1
7
for a
EXT2
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SETTING UP
Connecting an HDMI™ or DVI
device to the HDMI input
The HDMI input on your television receives digital
audio and uncompressed digital video from an
HDMI source device, or uncompressed digital video
from a DVI (Digital Visual Interface) source device.
This input is designed to accept HDCP (High-Bandwidth
Digital-Content Protection) program material in digital form
from EIA/CEA-861-D–compliant
devices (such as a set-top box or DVD player with HDMI or DVI
output). For acceptable video signal formats, see page 9.
NOTE:
• Some early HDMI equipment may not work properly with
your latest HDMI TV, due to the adoption of a new standard.
• Supported Audio format: Linear PCM, sampling rate 32/
44.1/48kHz.
To connect an HDMI device
Connect an HDMI cable (type A connector) to the HDMI
terminal.
For proper operation, it is recommended that you use an HDMI
cable with the HDMI Logo ().
• HDMI cable transfers both video and aud io. Separate analog
audio cables are not required (see illustration).
• See “HDMI1 audio” on page 24.
HDMI cable
[1]
consumer electronic
To connect a DVI device
Connect an HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable (HDMI type A
connector) to HDMI1 terminal and audio cables to the HDMI1
Audio socket (see illustration).
• The recommended HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable length is 6.6
ft (2m).
• An HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable transfers video only.
Separate analog audio cables are required.
• See “HDMI1 audio” on page 24.
Audio cable for HDMI to
television connection
(not supplied)
HDMI-to- DVI adapter Cable
DVI device
VIDEO AUDIO
L R
IN
OUT
R
L
NOTE:
To ensure that the HDMI or DVI device is reset properly, it is
recommended that you follow these procedures:
• When turning on your electronic components, turn on the
television 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 television.
DVI / HDCP
OUT
HDMI device
VIDEO AUDIO
L R
L
IN
OUT
R
HDMI OUT
To view the HDMI device video, press the
or HDMI2 mode.
o
to select HDMI1
[1] EIA/CEA-861-D 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 television.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered t rademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
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SETTING UP
Connecting a computer
With the HDMI connection, you can watch your computer’s display on the television and hear the sound
from the televisions speakers.
To connect a PC to the HDMI terminal
When connecting a PC to the HDMI terminal on the television, use an HDMI-to DVI adapter cable and analog audio cables.
If connecting a PC with an HDMI terminal, use an HDMI cable (type A connector). Separate analog cables are not necessary (see
page 8).
the back of your television
Computer
For acceptable PC signal formats, see “Acceptable video or PC singnals through HDMI terminals”.
NOTE:
The edges of the images may be hidden.
HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable
Audio cable for PC to
television connection
(not supplied)
Acceptable video or PC signals through HDMI terminals
FormatResolutionV. FrequencyH. FrequencyPixel Clock Frequency
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SETTING UP
Using the controls
Whilst all the necessary adjustments and controls for the television are made using the remote control, the
buttons on the television may be used for some functions
Switching on
If the RED LED is unlit check that the mains plug is connected
to the power supply. If the picture does not appear press
the remote control, it may take a few moments.
To put the television into Standby press
control. To view the television press
take a few seconds to appear.
1
on the remote
1
again. The picture may
1
Using the remote control
To set up the television you will now need to use the on-screen
menus. Press
The menu bar at the top of the screens will show five different
topics shown in symbols. As each symbol is selected by
pressing
its respective options will appear below.
To use the options, press
down through them and
choice. Follow the on-screen instructions. The functions of
each menu are described in detail throughout the manual.
M
on the remote control to see the menus.
Y
or y on the navigation ring on the remote control,
<
on the navigation ring to move
Q
, Y or y to select the required
.
Headphone jack
RED LED – Standby
GREEN LED – Power on
Standby
Using the controls
2
To alter the volume press –
on
To alter the programme position press
Press
MENU
options.
Press
To select the external input, press
input source is selected as described on
Please always refer to the owner’s manual of the equipment to
be connected for full details.
Please n ote:
from all speakers.
and I, i, U or u to control the sound and picture
MENU
to finish.
Inserting the headphone plug will mute the sound
+.
b p B
o
until the appropriate
page 23
.
.
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TUNING THE TELEVISION
Tuning the television
Before switching on the television put your decoder
and media recorder to
connected.
To set up the television use the buttons on the
remote control as detailed on page 6.
a
Connect the television to the mains power and press
the
1
button. The
Select your language.
LanguageEnglish
EXIT
Watch TV
b
Using Y or y select your
c
Then press Y or y to select your
Q
.
d
To start
Auto tuning
Searching
Channel : C22 Station : BBC1
EXIT
Stop
The search will begin for all available stations.
The slide bar will move along the line as the search
progresses.
You must allow the television to complete the
When the search is complete the television will
automatically select programme position 1. This may
not be a clear picture or the signal may be weak, so
the station order can be changed using
tuning
which will appear on the screen.
Prog. Channel Station
OK
Select Sort
MENUEXIT
Standby
if they are
Quick Setup
Quick Setup
Quick Setup
press Q.
Auto tuning
Manual tuning
1C22BBC1
2C28BBC2
3C25ITV
4C32CH4
5C68
6C69
BackWatch TV
language
search.
screen will appear.
OK
Next
country
, then press Q.
and press
Manual
e
With the list of stations now showing use > or < to
highlight the station you want to
move
The selected station will be moved to the right of the
screen.
Prog. Channel Station
MENU
f
Use > or < to move through the list to your
preferred
position. As you do so the other stations will
Manual tuning
1C22 BBC1
2C28BBC2
3C25ITV
4C32CH4
5C68
6C69
Store
Back
EXIT
Watc h TV
move to make room.
g
Press Y to store your move.
Repeat as necessary, then press
P
If the television cannot be connected to a media
recorder/decoder with a SCART lead or if a station on
another
system
allocate a programme position,
is required, use
Manual tuning
see page
and press y.
.
to
12.
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TUNING THE TELEVISION
a
Manual tune
The television can be tuned-in manually using
. For example: if the television cannot be connected to
tuning
Manual
Press M and using Y or y select the
with
a media recorder/decoder with a SCART lead or to tune-in a
station on another
Use Y and y to move across the screen and select any of these
Manual Tune options.
OK
MENU
System
.
Manual tuning
EXIT
System
Watch TV
0 I A C 60 0
Store
Back
V C R
123 4 5 6 78
b
1
Programme:
The number to be pressed on the remote control.
2
System:
Specific to certain areas.
3
Colour system:
Factory set to Auto, should only be changed if problems
are experienced, i.e. NTSC input from external source.
4
Programme skip:
8
means nothing has been stored or the facility to skip
the channel is ON. See page 13.
5
Channel:
The channel number on which a station is being broadcast.
6
Search:
Search up and down for a signal.
7
Manual fine tuning:
Only used if interference/weak signal is experienced. See
page 27.
8
Station:
Station identification. Use the > or < and Y or y
buttons to enter up to seven characters.
To allocate a programme position on the television for a
decoder and media recorder: turn the decoder on, insert a
pre-recorded film in the media recorder and press PLAY, then
manually tune.
Use > or < to highlight the programme position
required
Different
c
Press Q to select. If the programme is skipped,
Programme skip
d
Press y to select
if required.
<
highlight
Manual tuning
, press Q to select.
SET UP
SET UP
Language English
CountryUK
Auto tuning
Manual tuning
AV connection
Picture position
MENU
Back
e.g.
EXIT
we suggest
Watch TV
Prog. 0
OK
OK
OK
OK
for a media recorder.
Manual tuning
Prog. Channel Station
0 C60
1 C22BBC1
2 C28BBC2
3 C25ITV
4 C32CH4
5 C69
OK
Select Sort
MENU
Back
EXIT
Watch TV
Channel
numbers may be displayed.
must be removed before storing.
Manual tuning
0 I A C 60 0
OK
Store
MENU
Back
System
EXIT
Watch TV
System
and use > or < to change
menu,
12
e
Then press y to select
f
Press > or < to begin the search. The search symbol
Search
.
will flash.
Manual tuning
EXIT
Search: Up
Watch TV
0 I A C 60 0
OK
Store
MENU
Back
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g
Each signal will show on the television, if it is not your
media recorder, press
search.
h
When your media recorder signal is found, press y to
move along to
the required characters,
0 I A C 60 0 V C R
OK
Store
MENUEXIT
Back Watch TV
i
Press Q to store.
j
Repeat for each
tune or, press
>
or < again to restart the
Station
. With >, <, Y and y put in
e.g. VCR
.
Manual tuning
Station
programme position
M
to return to the list of channels and
you want to
To prevent certain programmes from being viewed, the
programme position can be skipped. The remote control must
be removed as the channels will still be available using the
number buttons. Programmes can then be watched as normal
using the controls on the television, but the television will not
a
Select
select the next number to tune.
k
Press P when you have finished.
l
To name external equipment,
o
to select o2, then select
SET UP
menu.
e.g.
DVD on EXT2, press
Manual setting
from the
b
Use > or < to highlight the programme position to
be skipped and press
c
Press y to select
TUNING THE TELEVISION
Programme skip
show the skipped programme position.
Manual tuning
Prog. Channel Station
1C22BBC1
2C28BBC2
3C25ITV
4C32CH4
5C68
6C69
OK
Select Sort
MENUEXIT
BackWatch TV
from the
SET UP
Manual tuning
Q
to select.
Programme skip
.
menu.
m
Press y to select
Label
then using >, <, Y and y
put in the required characters.
Manual setting
Label
EXT2A D V D
OK
Store
MENUEXIT
Back Watch TV
PLEASE NOTE
This television has direct channel entry if the channel
numbers are known.
Select the
Manual tuning
Programme number
the
Channel
number. Press Q to store.
screen in
, the
System
Step 3
, then the
. Enter
13
d
Use > or < to turn
Press
Q
.
8
on the screen indicates a skipped programme
position.
Manual tuning
1 I A C 22 0 B B C 1
OK
Store
MENUEXIT
e
Press M and repeat from
Programme skip : On
Back Watch TV
Each programme position has to be
selected. To turn
Programme skip
procedure for each position.
Skipped programme positions
>
and < or by the controls on the television, but
can
still be accessed by the number buttons on the
remote control.
Programme skip
Step 2
or press P.
individually
off, repeat the
cannot
be selected by
on.
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TUNING THE TELEVISION
Using Auto tuning
a
To set up the television using
and use
Y
or y to select the
Auto tuning
SET UP
menu.
, press M
Language English
CountryUK
Auto tuning
Manual tuning
AV connection
Picture position
MENUEXIT
BackWatch TV
b
Press < to highlight
c
Using < highlight
SET UP
Language
Country
and Y or y to select.
, then Y or y to select.
OK
OK
OK
OK
The television will now tune the stations for your
country.
d
Press < to highlight
!
Previous settings will be lost !
Press EXIT for no change.
Press OK to start Auto tune.
MENUEXIT
BackWatch TV
e
To start
Auto tuning
Auto tuning
Auto tuning
press Q.
, then press Q.
You must allow the television to complete the search.
When the search is complete the television will automatically
select programme position 1. This may not be a clear picture,
so the station order can be changed using
see page 12
.
Manual tuning
,
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES
General controls
Selecting programme positions
To select a programme position use the numbered buttons on
the remote control.
Programme positions can also be selected using
To revert to the previous programme position press .
To display on-screen information
input mode or stereo/mono signal, press . Press again to
cancel.
i.e.
programme position,
>
and <.
The Time Display
The time display facility allows the current (text service) time to
Press
see a time display from the broadcaster. It will remain on
screen for about 5 seconds.
be seen on the television screen.
D
whilst watching a normal television broadcast to
Stereo and Bilingual transmissions
If stereo or dual language broadcasts are transmitted the word
Stereo or Dual will appear on the screen each time programme
positions are changed, disappearing after a few seconds. If the
broadcast is not in stereo the word Mono will appear.
Stereo…
Press s to select
Bilingual…
transmitted the word
programme number and if the word
s
Bilingual transmissions are rare. If they are
to select
Dual 1, Dual 2
Stereo
or
Mono
Dual
will display. Choose the required
Dual
appears press
or
Mono
.
.
Sound controls
Volume controls and mute sound
Volume
Press Y or y to adjust the volume.
Sound Mute
Press once to turn the sound off and again to cancel.
Bass, Treble and Balance
a
Press M and Y or y to select
DualDual 1
Bass
Treble
Balance
Bass boostOn
Bass boost level70
MENUEXIT
BackWatch TV
b
Press < to highlight
or
y
to change the setting.
SOUND
.
SOUND
0
0
0
Bass, Treble
or
Balance
and Y
Bass boost
Bass boost
speakers. The difference will only be noticeable on sound with
a
b
enhances the depth of the sound on the TV
a strong bass.
In the
SOUND
boost
Then press < to highlight
using
menu press < to highlight
. Use Y or y to select On.
Y
or y adjust to suit your preference.
Bass boost level
Bass
and
Dual
If a programme or film is being broadcast with a soundtrack in
more than one language, the
a
Press M and select the
b
Use < to highlight
between
Dual 1
DUAL
between them.
or
feature allows selection
SOUND
menu.
Dual
then press Y or y to choose
Dual 2
.
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES
Widescreen viewing
Depending on the type of broadcast being transmitted, programmes can be viewed in a number of formats.
Press repeatedly to select between
Cinema 2
and PC.
4:3, Super Live 1, Cinema 1, Subtitle, 14:9, Wide, Super Live 2
SUPER LIVE 1
This setting will enlarge a 4:3 image
to fit the screen by stretching the
image horizontally and vertically,
holding better proportions at the
centre of the image. Some distortion
may occur.
SUPER LIVE 2
If a ‘side panel format’ signal is
being received this setting will
enlarge the image to fit th e screen by
stretching the image horizontally
and vertically, holding better
proportions at the centre of the
image. Some distortion may occur.
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.
,
CINEMA 2
SUBTITLE
When watching ‘all sides panel
format’ films/video tapes, this setting
will eliminate or reduce the black
bars at all sides of the screen by
zooming in and selecting the image
without distortion.
When subtitles are included on a
letterbox format broadcast, this
setting will raise the pic ture to ensure
that all the text is displayed.
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES
14:9
WIDE
4:3
PC
Press and a list of all the widescreen formats will appear on screen.
>
and < to highlight the required format and Q to select.
Use
Using the special functions to change the size of the displayed image (i.e. changing the height/width ratio)
for the purposes of public display or commercial gain may infringe on copyright laws.
Use this setting when watching a
14:9 broadcast.
Use this setting when watching a
widescreen DVD, widescreen video
tape or a 16:9 broadcast (when
available). Due to the range of
widescreen formats (16:9, 14:9,
20:9 etc.) black bars may be visible
on the top and bottom of the screen.
Use this setting to view a true 4:3
When using a PC connected via HDMI
without over scan, i.e. WYSIWYG.
This option is only available when
watching 1080i or 720p source via
broadcast.
this setting will show the picture
HDMI.
PC
Wide
Super Live 2
Cinema 2
4:3
Super Live 1
Cinema 1
Subtitle
14:9
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES
Picture controls
Picture position
The picture position may be adjusted to suit personal preference
and can be particularly useful for external inputs.
a
In the
SET UP
is highlighted.
menu press < until
Language English
CountryUK
Auto tuning
Manual tuning
AV connection
Picture position
MENUEXIT
BackWatch TV
b
Press Q to view the options available for the picture
SET UP
format that has been selected.
c
Press > and < to select an option, then Y or y to
adjust the settings.
The options alter depending on the widescreen format
chosen and when viewing connected equipment.
In
Cinema 2
:
Picture position
Horizontal position0
Vertical position0
Reset
Picture position
OK
OK
OK
OK
OK
Backlight
Adjusting the
a
b
c
Backlight
can improve the clarity of the screen
when viewing.
In the
PICTURE
settings
Picture settings
Colour management
Base colour adjustment
Active backlight control
Cinema mode
MENUEXIT
In the
Backlight
menu press < to select
, then press Q.
BackWatch TV
Picture settings
.
Press Y or y to adjust.
Backlight100
Contrast100
Brightness50
Colour50
Tint
Sharpness
MENUEXIT
BackWatch TV
PICTURE
menu press < to select
Picture settings
Picture
OK
Off
On
On
1/2
0
0
MENUEXIT
BackWatch TV
To return to the original factory settings select
the
Picture position
menu and press Q.
Reset
in
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES
Picture preferences
This television offers the choice of personalising the picture
style. Press to view the different styles available:
Dynamic, Standard
many features/settings within the television,
stores your own settings as detailed below:
a
Select
Backlight 100
Contrast 100
Brightness 50
Colour 50
Tint 0
Sharpness 0
MENUEXIT
b
Use Y or y to adjust the
Colour, Tint
and
Movie
are preset options and effect
Picture settings
BackWatch TV
and
from the
Picture settings
Contrast, Brightness
Sharpness
.
User setting
PICTURE
menu.
Black stretch
Black Stretch
a
increases the strength of dark areas of the
picture which improves the definition.
In the
Picture settings
Stretch
is highlighted.
Black stretch
MPEG NR
DNR
Colour Temperature Cool
menu press < until
Picture settings
Black
On
Off
Low
1/2
2/2
MPEG NR – Noise Reduction
When watching a DVD the compression may cause some words
or picture elements to become distorted or pixelated.
Using the
MPEG NR
feature reduces this effect by smoothing
MPEG NR
out the edges.
from the
Picture settings
Off
to suit your preference.
menu. Use
a
Select
Y
or y to select On or
DNR – Digital Noise Reduction
DNR
enables you to ‘soften’ the screen representation of a
weak signal to reduce the noise effect.
a
Select
DNR
from the
Picture settings
b
Use Y or y to se lec t be tween
Off
. The differences may not always be noticeable (for
the best result use lower settings as picture quality can
,
be lost if the setting is too high).
menu.
Low, Middle, High
and
Colour temperature
Colour Temperature
a
picture by increasing the red or blue tint.
In the
Temperature
Black stretch
MPEG NR
DNR
Colour Temperature Cool
increases the ‘warmth’ or ‘coolness’ of a
Picture settings
menu press < until
is highlighted.
Picture settings
Colour
2/2
On
Off
Low
MENU EXIT
Back Watch TV
b
Press Y or y to select between On and
depends on the broadcast and is most noticeable on
dark colours.
Off
. The effect
19
MENU EXIT
Back Watch TV
b
Press Y or y to select between
Cool
to suit your preference.
Natural, Warm
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES
Colour management
When
Colour management
colour adjustment’ feature to become available.
a
In the
PICTURE
management
Picture settings
Colour management
Base colour adjustment
Active backlight control
Cinema mode
MENU EXIT
Back Watch TV
b
Press Y or y to select On or
is selected it allows the ‘Base
menu press < to select
.
PICTURE
Off
.
Colour
OK
On
OK
On
On
Base colour adjustment
The
Base colour adjustment
individual colours to suit personal preference. This can be useful
when using an external source.
a
In the
PICTURE
adjustment
b
Press > or < to select an option, then y to adjust
the settings.
Red +2 +6
Green 0 0
Blue 0 0
Yellow 0 0
Magenta 0 0
Cyan 0 0
Reset
MENUEXIT
BackWatch TV
feature allows the adjustment of
menu press < to select
, then press Q.
Base colour adjustment
Hue Saturation
Base colour
OK
Active backlight control
When
automatically optimise the backlighting levels for dark scenes.
a
b
Active backlight control
In the
PICTURE
backlight control
Picture settings
Colour management
Base colour adjustment
Active backlight control
Cinema mode
MENUEXIT
menu press < to select
.
BackWatch TV
Press Y or y to select On or
PICTURE
is activated it will
Active
OK
Off
On
On
Off
.
Cinema mode
If there are lines or jagged edges in the film or programme
being viewed, selecting
a
In the
mode
b
Press Y or y to select On or
NOTE:
mode may not work correctly.
Cinema mode
smoothing out the picture.
PICTURE
menu press < to select
can help correct this by
Cinema
.
Off
.
When a DVD with subtitles is being played this
c
Press Y or y to select
>
or < to adjust the settings as required.
Hue
or
HueSaturation
Red 0 0
To return to the original factory settings select
and press
Q
.
Saturation
, then press
Reset
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES
Automatic format (Widescreen)
When this television receives a true Widescreen picture and
Auto format
Widescreen format, irrespective of the television’s previous
a
b
is On, it will automatically be displayed in
setting.
Press M and Y or y to select the
TeletextAuto
Panel lockOff
Auto formatOn
Blue screenOn
Side panel
MENUEXIT
BackWatch TV
Press < to highlight
select
On
FUNCTION
Off
Auto format
.
or
FUNCTION
1
, then Y or y to
menu.
Blue screen
When
Blue screen
sound will be muted when no signal is received.
a
In the
screen
b
Press Y or y to select On or
is sel ected the screen will turn blue and the
FUNCTION
.
menu press < to highlight
Off
.
Blue
Side panel adjustment
The
Side panel
of the screen when in 4:3 or 14:9 format. This helps prevent
image retention of the band and can also make viewing in
a
b
feature lightens or darkens the band each side
bright or dark conditions more comfortable.
In the
FUNCTION
highlighted.
Press Y or y to adjust.
menu press < until
Side panel
Picture still
This feature is used to hold a still image on the screen.
a
Press r to hold an image on the screen, press r
again to cancel.
is
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES
Panel lock
Panel lock
a
When
buttons on the television are pressed.
is pressed the television will switch off and can only be
brought out of standby by using the remote control.
disables the buttons on the television. All buttons on
the remote control can still be used.
From the
FUNCTION
choose
On
or
Teletext
Panel lock
Auto format
Blue screen
Side panel
MENUEXIT
BackWatch TV
Panel lock
is On, a reminder will appear when the
menu select
Off
using Y or y.
FUNCTION
If the standby button
Panel lock
Auto
On
On
On
1
and
Sleep timer
The television can be set to turn itself
a
Press M and Y or y to select the
Sleep timer01:30
MENUEXIT
BackWatch TV
b
Press < to select
buttons to set the required time. For example, to switch
the television off in one and a half hours enter 01:30,
or press
minutes.
c
Press P to finish.
d
To cancel the
Sleep timer
y/Y
to increase/decrease in steps of 10
Sleep timer
Off
after a certain time.
TIMER
TIMER
. Use the number
, enter zero in above setting.
menu.
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES
Input selection and AV
connections
Defining the INPUT and OUTPUT sockets so that
the television recognises connected equipment.
See page 7 for a clear view of the back connection
recommendations.
Most media recorders and decoders send a signal through the
SCART lead to switch the television to the correct
Alternatively press the external source selection button
until the picture from connected equipment is shown.
This button must be used to view equipment connected using
the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT (
EXT4
).
(
An
S
in the display
for an S-Video signal.
e.g.o2S (EXT 2S
EXT3
) and the VIDEO INPUT
), indicates the input is set
Input selection
Use the Input Selection if the television does not switch over
a
At any time by pressing o a list will appear on screen
showing all stored programmes and external
equipment. Use
select.
HDMI™ displays equipment connected to
on the back of the television. It is designed for best
performance with 1080i high definition signals.
automatically.
>
and < to highlight and Q to
HDMI2
HDMI1
4
3
2
1
TV
Input
socket.
o
Input HDMI
INPUT signal selection
This specifies the type of signal going into SCART 2 (
the back of the television. Please refer to the manufacturers
instructions for the connected equipment.
a
In the
SET UP
highlighted, then press
Language English
CountryUK
Auto tuning
Manual tuning
AV connection
Picture position
MENU
b
With Y or y select either AV or
required
HDMI1 audioDigital
EXT2 input AV
MENUEXIT
If the colour is missing try the alternative setting.
menu press < until
Q
.
SET UP
input
EXIT
Watch TV
for
EXT2
.
AV connection
Back
BackWatch TV
S-VIDEO
EXT2
AV connection
OK
OK
OK
OK
as the
) on
is
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES
HDMI1 audio
If the connected HDMI source does not support digital audio,
plug the audio cable into
television (as shown in the ‘Connecting an HDMI™ or DVI device
to the HDMI input’ section), then use the
a
In the
SET UP
highlighted, then press
HDMI1 (AUDIO)
settings.
menu press < until
Q
.
on the back of the
HDMI1 audio
AV connection
is
Language English
CountryUK
Auto tuning
Manual tuning
AV connection
Picture position
MENUEXIT
BackWatch TV
b
In the AV
connection
HDMI1 audio
or
Analogue
HDMI1 audioDigital
EXT2 input AV
MENUEXIT
BackWatch TV
SET UP
menu press < to highlight
and using Y or y select
.
AV connection
If the sound is missing select an alternative setting.
NOTE:
HDMI1 supports digital and analogue sound,
HDMI2 is digital sound only.
Certain formats of DVD disk may not output from this
TV (32/44.1/48kHz and 16/20/24 bits are
acceptable).
OK
OK
OK
OK
Auto, Digital
HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface
are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing,
LLC.
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TEXT SERVICES
Text services
This television has a multi-page text memory, which
takes a few moments to load. It offers two
Auto
of viewing text –
available.
LIST
will display
will store your four favourite pages.
Selecting modes
The text character set will be automatically chosen by the
language setting in the
a
Select
Teletext
from the
b
With Y or y choose
TeletextAuto
Panel lockOff
Auto formatOn
Blue screenOn
Side panel
MENUEXIT
BackWatch TV
SET UP
FUNCTION
Auto
or
LIST
FUNCTION
Text information
The
To view text services press . Press again to
superimpose the text over a normal broadcast picture and
again to return to normal viewing. Programmes cannot be
changed until text is cancelled.
The first text page shown will be the
Any text page can be accessed by entering the 3 digit page
number using the numbered buttons, pressing the coloured
buttons or pressing
go back to the previous page.
NOTE:
While viewing text services, the on-screen menu will
not appear when you press
Sub-pages
If there are sub-pages they will automatically load into
memory without changing the page on screen. A row with
numbers will appear on the bottom of the screen.
To access the sub-pages press
The sub-page you are viewing will be highlighted and, as the
television loads any additional sub-pages the numbers will be
displayed, indicating that these pages have been loaded.
These sub-pages will remain available to view until another
page is chosen or, in normal TV mode, the channel is changed.
button:
initial
>
to advance to the next page and < to
M
.
l
to view them.
Modes
Fastext
, if
menu.
menu.
then press P.
1
page.
Navigating pages using Auto
If
Fastext
is available four coloured titles will appear at the
base of the screen.
To access one of the four given subjects, press the relevant
coloured button on the remote control.
For further information on your particular text system(s), see
the broadcast text index page or, consult your local Toshiba
dealer.
Navigating pages using LIST
The four coloured choices at the bottom of the screen are
numbers – 100, 200, 300 and 400, which have been
programmed into the television’s memory. To view these
pages press the relevant coloured buttons.
To change these stored pages press the relevant coloured
button and enter the 3 digit number. This number will change
in the top left of the screen and in the coloured highlight.
Press
Q
to store. The bars at the bottom of the screen will
flash white.
numbers showing at the bottom will be stored and the
previous ones will be lost.
If Q is not pressed the selection will be forgotten when text is
cancelled.
Other pages may be viewed by entering the 3 digit page
number – but DO NOT press
Whenever Q is pressed all four page
Q
or these pages will be stored.
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TEXT SERVICES
Control buttons
Below is a guide to the functions of the remote control text
buttons.
k
To display the index/initial page:
Press k to access the index/initial page. The one displayed is
dependant on the broadcaster.
To display a page of text:
Press to display text. Press again to superimpose
text over a normal picture. Press again to return to normal
television viewing. Programmes cannot be changed until this
has been done.
l
To access sub-pages:
Press l to select page.
A
To reveal concealed text:
To discover the solutions on quiz and joke pages press the A
button.
B
To hold a wanted page:
At times it is convenient to hold a page of text. Press B and
[HOLD] will appear in the top left of the screen. The page will
be held on screen until the button is pressed again.
C
To enlarge the text 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
normal size.
D
To select a page whilst viewing a normal
picture:
Enter the page number then press
will be displayed. The television will indicate when the page is
present by displaying the page number at the top of the
screen. Press to view the page.
To display news flashes:
Select the news flash page for the chosen text service (see the
index page of text service). Press
will be displayed as and when they are broadcast. Press
D
again to cancel the display.
The news flash page must be cancelled before changing
programmes.
D
D
. The news flashes
, a normal picture
Remember to cancel text before
changing channels - press the
button twice.
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PROBLEM SOLVING
Questions and Answers
Below are the answers to some of the most
common queries.
For more information go to
Why is there no sound or picture?
Q
Check the television is not in standby mode. Check the
mains plug and all mains connections.
A
There is a picture, but why is there little or no
Q
colour?
When using an
quality video tape, if there is little or no colour,
A
improvements may sometimes be achieved. The
colour is factory set to
the best colour system.
To check that you have the best colour:
a
With the external source playing, select
setting
from the
Manual setting
Colour system: Auto
EXT2A V C R
OK
Store
MENUEXIT
BackWatch TV
b
With > or < choose between
NTSC 4.43
Q
A
Why is there a good video picture but no sound?
Q
Check all lead connections.
or
3.58
Why doesn’t the video/DVD being played show on
screen?
Make sure the VCR or DVD player is connected to the
television as shown on page 7, then select the correct
input by pressing
www.toshiba.co.uk
external
source, for instance, a poor
Auto
to automatically display
SET UP
menu.
.
o
.
Manual
Auto, PAL, SECAM
A
Why is the VCR/DVD picture in black and white?
Q
Check the correct
AV
. See
A
What else can cause a poor picture?
Q
Interference or a weak signal. Try a different television
station.
A
a
Select the
and press
tuning
b
Using > or < adjust to get the best picture and
sound. Press
1 I A C 22 +2 B B C 1
OK
Store
MENUEXIT
BackWatch TV
Why don’t the controls on the front of the television
Q
work?
Check that
input
AV connections
Manual fine tuning
Manual tuning
Q
.
Panel lock
has been chosen,
page 23.
, then press y to select
Q
and then P.
Manual tuning
Manual fine tuning
is not ON.
S-VIDEO
or
may help.
menu. Highlight the station
Manual fine
A
,
Why doesn’t the remote control work?
Q
Check the batteries aren’t dead or inserted incorrectly.
A
Why is there a message permanently on the screen?
Q
Remove it by pressing .
A
Why is there a picture but no sound?
Q
Check the volume has not been turned down or that
sound mute has not been selected.
A
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PROBLEM SOLVING
Why are there problems with text?
Q
Good performance of text depends on a good strong
broadcast signal. This normally requires a roof or loft
A
aerial. If the text is unreadable or garbled, check the
aerial. Go to the
and look for the
operation of text in some detail. If further information
is needed on how to use text
Why are there no text sub-pages?
Q
There are none broadcast or they have not yet loaded.
Press the
A
(See text section)
Why are the four coloured text numbers visible but
Q
no text?
Text has been selected whilst viewing an external
source i.e. DVD or VCR. No text will appear on screen
A
or a box may appear stating no information is
available. Select a broadcasting channel and press
Why is the LED on the front of the television
Q
flashing?
Check the table below.
main index
User Guide
l
button to access.
.
to access.
page of the text service
. This will explain the basic
see the text section
A
LED indicationConditionSolution
Green (Solid)The TV is operating
Red (Solid)Standby with
RED Blinks
0.5 sec cycle
properly.
Power-On
Power protect
detection.
–
–
Turn OFF the TV and
unplug the power
cord. Plug the power
cord in again and
turn ON the TV.
Why are the colours wrong when an NTSC source is
Q
played?
Connect the source via a SCART lead and play.
Select Manual setting from the SET UP menu.
A
Manual setting
.
OK
MENUEXIT
a
Set the Colour to
b
Go to the
Why don't the devices connected via HDMI operate
Q
properly?
Make sure to use cables with the HDMI logo
A
Some early HDMI equipment may not work properly
with the latest HDMI TV products, due to new standard
adoption.
Colour system: Auto
EXT2A V C R
Store
BackWatch TV
Auto
and exit.
Picture settings
(see page 8).
menu and adjust the tint.
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Notes
For your own records
INFORMATION
Cleaning the screen and cabinet…
Turn off the power, clean the screen and cabinet with a soft, dry cloth. We recommend that you
polishes or solvents on the screen or cabinet as this may cause damage.
Disposal…
The following information is only for EU-member states:
The use of the symbol indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. By ensuring this product
is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human
health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed
information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal
service or the shop where you purchased the product.
do not
use any proprietary
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