Toshiba 42WH18B, 50WH18B User Manual
owner’s manual
colour television
42WH18B
50WH18B
TOSHIBA
The power to open people’s eyes
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Contents
CONNECTING OTHER EQUIPMENT
SETTING UP
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
TELETEXT
USING YOUR TV
SPECIAL SOUND FEATURES
FOR YOUR GUIDANCE
OTHER INFORMATION
For your safety – Some do’s and don’ts for you to be aware of 3
Installation and other points to follow 4
Your new television’s remote control – an at-a-glance guide 5
Connecting the speakers 6
Connecting and turning on your new TV 7
Choosing the language and Auto tuning 8
Manually tuning your TV – an alternative to Auto tuning 9
Sorting programme positions 10
Manual fine tuning, programme skip
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General controls – changing programme position 12
Sound controls – volume, sound mute, bass boost, bass/treble/balance 12
Widescreen viewing 13
Picture controls – adjusting the picture position, automatic format (widescreen) 14
Picture controls – picture preferences, scan mode, digital noise reduction (DNR) and still picture 15
The timer and time display – informing the TV to turn on/off and time display 16
Panel lock – disabling the buttons on the front of the TV 16
Stereo and bilingual transmissions – stereo or dual language broadcasts 16
AV connections and input selection – input and output sockets for connected equipment 17
Dolby Digital
18
Dolby Pro Logic – Surround Test Mode 19
Digital Surround Processor – Surround sound features 20
Setting up 21
Auto and List modes
22
Control buttons
23
Front connections and controls
24
Back connections
25
Questions and Answers
26
Index, Specifications and Accessories – information on your television 28
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For your safety
SETTING UP
This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical
equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. So, please read the
points below for your own safety. They are of a general nature, intended to help you with all your electronic
consumer products and some points may not apply to the goods you have just purchased.
DON'T remove any fixed cover as this may expose
dangerous voltages.
DON'T obstruct the ventilation openings of the
equipment with items such as newspapers,
tablecloths, curtains, etc. Overheating will cause
damage and shorten the life of the equipment.
DON'T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to
dripping or splashing or objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, to be placed on the equipment.
DON’T place hot objects or naked flame sources,
such as lighted candles or nightlights on, or close to
equipment. High temperatures can melt plastic and
lead to fires.
DON'T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with
wood screws. To ensure complete safety, always fit the
manufacturer’s approved stand or legs with the fixings
provided according to the instructions.
DON'T listen to headphones at high volume, as such
use can permanently damage your hearing.
DON'T leave equipment switched on when it is
unattended, unless it is specifically stated that it is
designed for unattended operation or has a standby
mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment
and make sure your family know how to do this.
Special arrangements may need to be made for
infirm or handicapped people.
DON'T continue to operate the equipment if you are
in any doubt about it working normally, or it is
damaged in any way – switch off, withdraw the mains
plug and consult your dealer.
ABOVE ALL – NEVER let anyone, especially
children, push anything into holes, slots or any
other openings in the case – this could result in a
fatal electric shock.
NEVER guess or take chances with electrical
equipment of any kind – it is better to be safe
than sorry.
Leave at least 10cm clearance around the television to
allow adequate ventilation. This will prevent the TV
from overheating and consequential possible damage
to the TV. Dusty places should also be avoided.
Damage may occur if you leave the TV in direct sunlight
or near a heater. Avoid places subject to extremely high
temperatures or humidity, or locations where the
temperature is likely to fall below 5°C (41°F).
The mains supply required for this equipment is 230v
AC 50Hz. Never connect to a DC supply or any other
power source. DO ensure that the TV 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
5A, and 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. 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.
Air Circulation… Do not…
Heat Damage…
Mains Supply…
Do…
Cleaning the screen and cabinet…
After turning off the power, clean the screen and cabinet with a soft, dry cloth. We
recommend that you do not use any proprietary polishes or solvents on the screen or cabinet
as this may cause damage.
Disposal…
When the set reaches the end of its useful life please dispose of it in accordance with Local
Government Regulations or at a recycling centre.
If stationary images generated by TELETEXT, CHANNEL IDENTIFICATION LOGOS, COMPUTER DISPLAYS, VIDEO
GAMES, ON SCREEN MENUS, etc. are left on the TV screen for any length of time, they will become
permanently ingrained.
If you use your television to display completely still images, or moving pictures which have a permanent still
image superimposed i.e. broadcast network logos, it is always advisable to reduce BOTH the brightness and
contrast settings.
THIS DAMAGE IS EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR AND IS NOT PROTECTED BY YOUR WARRANTY AS IT IS THE
RESULT OF MISUSE.
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SETTING UP
Installation and
other points to follow
Locate the television away from direct sunlight and strong lights.
Soft, indirect lighting is recommended for comfortable viewing.
Place the TV directly on the floor or a sturdy platform. The
mounting surface should be flat and steady. If you install
the TV onto a soft floor covering, make sure that the
covering will not be damaged by the weight of the TV.
Use curtains or blinds to prevent direct sunlight
falling on the screen.
Always take great care when moving this TV as it
could mark polished floor surfaces or damage floor
coverings.
Where to install
WARNING!
NEVER LEAVE A STATIONARY
IMAGE ON THE SCREEN.
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SETTING UP
Your new television’s remote control
… For quick reference
to topics, please see
the
INDEX
at the end of
this manual.
Remove the back cover to reveal the battery compartment and make sure you insert the batteries the right way
round.
Suitable battery types for this remote are R03 or AAA.
Do not throw your old batteries into a fire, dispose of them in a designated disposal area. Do not
combine a used, old battery with a new one or mix battery types.
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 TV.
To mute the sound
Teletext control buttons
To exit Menus
Bass Boost/Super Woofer
Dolby Surround
To bring up on-screen information and
for the teletext initial/index function
To select input from external sources
To access sub-pages when in teletext
mode
To select mode
On-screen Menus
Selectable picture preferences
Widescreen viewing
Number buttons
To return to the previous programme
The batteries... and the effective range of the remote…
Simple, at-a-glance reference of your remote control’s buttons…
For On/Standby mode
To display teletext
When in VCR or DVD mode:
press
m
to PAUSE
press
w
to EJECT
press
l
q
to SKIP-REWIND
press
s
l
to SKIP-FORWARD
press
r
to PLAY
press
p
to STOP
press
q
to REWIND
press
s
to FAST FORWARD
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To change programme positions and
teletext pages
To alter the volume
When using menus the arrows move
the cursor on the screen up, down, left
or right. OK to confirm your selection
When in TV mode:
u
Still picture
O
II Stereo/bilingual reception
When in Teletext mode:
r
To reveal concealed text
q
To hold a wanted page
s
To enlarge teletext display size
8/9
To select a page whilst viewing a
normal picture
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Connecting the speakers
When connecting external speakers always make sure that the power is OFF.
SETTING UP
When connecting external Hi-Fi speakers of
your choice, they must be 8 ohm, 14W
minimum. These speakers should be
positioned either side of the TV and will
deliver the left and right sound. Simply press
the connector and insert the cable. You must
now set the switch to EXT as shown.
External (Main) Speakers
TV
WARNING: do not
attempt to
share
external speakers
with your Hi-Fi as
serious damage may
occur.
!
Always make sure
that the lead with the
stripe (or raised edge) is
connected to the RED
terminal and the other
(smooth) lead is
connected to the
BLACK terminal.
!
Surround Speakers
In order to enjoy the sensations of Surround
Sound TV it is necessary to connect the two
Surround Speakers. These speakers and cables
are supplied and should be sited in line with
the normal viewing position. To connect the
Surround Speakers simply press the connector
and insert the cable.
These are suggested
positions only.
Place your speakers to
suit and adjust the
balance as necessary.
External
(Main) Speaker
External
(Main) Speaker
Surround
Speaker
Surround
Speaker
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Don’t
forget to set
the switch
to EXT.
☛
Active Super
Woofer
When you
connect a Super
Woofer, make
sure you choose
Woofer EXT. from
the
AV connection
option in the
Feature menu.
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N
N
O
N
Y
O
N
Y
SETTING UP
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Connecting and turning on your new TV
The TV back connections…
To conserve energy it is best to turn your TV off and not to leave it in Standby, unless the timer has
been set.
Connect the aerial to the socket on the rear of the television. If you use a Set Top Box and/or a video recorder it is
essential that the aerial cable is connected through the Set Top Box and/or through the video recorder to the television.
DO NOT CONNECT SCART LEADS UNTIL THE TELEVISION IS FULLY TUNED.
RED = Power On
GREEN = On Timer is set
GREEN = Stereo transmission
being received
ORANGE = Bilingual transmission
being received
DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT
PCM/DOLBY DIGITAL
OPTICAL COAXIAL
the back of your TV
…and switching your new TV on…
AERIAL
VIDEO RECORDER
SET TOP BOX*
AERIAL CABLE
AERIAL CABLE
*
a SET TOP BOX could be:
Digital Satellite, Analogue
Satellite, or any other
compatible decoder.
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On the front of the TV…
If the red power-on light is unlit, press the POWER button on the front of the
TV to switch the set on and then press a number button on the remote
control to see the screen.
…and with the remote control:
Press the Standby Buttoni:
This allows you to put the set
into standby mode when leaving
the TV unattended for short
periods of time. To return to TV
mode press the ibutton, or any
of the numbered buttons on
the remote control. The picture
may take a few seconds to appear.
DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT
PCM/DOLBY DIGITAL
OPTICAL COAXIAL
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Choosing the language and
Auto tuning
SETTING UP
Before running Auto tuning turn on your Set Top Box and tune to a main channel. Also turn on the video
recorder and set it to Standby. This will enable your television to allocate the necessary programme positions.
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Set up
Language ENGLISH
Colour
AUTO
Auto tuning
Manual tuning
Programme sorting
Teletext
Set up
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To choose your language, press the MENU
button, and use the Rbutton to select Set up
from the top bar.
Now press the Q button to highlight Language
in the Set up menu options.
Press the SorRbutton to view the language
options available. As you view each language,
the wording on the menus will automatically
change for you.
Now press the Q button to highlight
Auto
tuning
.
EXIT : To exit
The search will begin for all available stations.
xx xx xx xx xx
will flash and the bullet will move along
the line as the search progresses.
Allow the television to complete the search.
Searching
Channel : 21
Station :
Auto tuning
EXIT :To exit
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IF YOU HAVE FINISHED TUNING, YOU MAY NOW
CONNECT YOUR SCART LEADS (see page 25).
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When the search is complete the TV will
automatically return to programme position 1.
This may not be a clear picture, so you may wish
to change the station order, using Programme
sorting
, on page 10.
If you wish to allocate a position for your video
recorder, use
Manual tuning, see page 9.
Press
OK to start.
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Then the Rbutton to go to the Auto tuning
screen.
Language
ENGLISH
Colour
AUTO
Auto tuning
Manual tuning
Programme sorting
Teletext
Set up
EXIT : To exit
Previous settings
will be lost!
EXIT for no change.
OK : START
Auto tuning
Press OK to select.
Press the Rbutton to select
Search.
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SETTING UP
Manual tuning
Manually tuning your TV
As an alternative to Auto tuning, you can tune-in your Toshiba television manually using Manual tuning.
For example: if you are unable to connect the TV to your video with a Scart lead or, if your set top box was
not recognised during Auto tuning.
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OK : To select EXIT : To exit
Manual tuning
Prog. Sys. Channel Station
0 I 60 VCR
1 I 22 BBC1
2 I 28 BBC2
3 I 25 ITV
4 I 32 CH4
5 I * 69
Using the
P
or Q button, highlight the
programme position you require e.g. we suggest
Prog. 0 for your video.
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From the top menu bar select Set up and with
the Q button highlight Manual tuning and the
R
button to select.
…Your TV
may display
different
Channel
numbers…
Continues on the next page…
If you cannot connect your television to the
video recorder using Scart leads you will need to
allocate a programme position on the television
for the video recorder. Insert a pre-recorded tape
and press PLAY on the remote control, then
Manual tune…
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Language ENGLISH
Colour
AUTO
Auto tuning
Manual tuning
Programme sorting
Teletext
Set up
Station
Programme: The number to be pressed on the remote control.
System: Specific to certain areas.
Search: Search up and down for a signal.
Programme skip:*means nothing has been stored or the facility
to skip the channel is ON. See page 11.
Channel: The channel number on which a station is being broadcast.
Manual fine tuning: Only used if you experience interference/weak signal.
See page 11.
Station: Station identification. You can use the
P
and Qor Sand
R
buttons to enter up to seven characters.
Programme System Search
Programme skip/
Channel
Manual fine
tuning
These options will appear as you move across the screen.
☛
You do not need to change the system:
I – UK,
B/G – Continental Europe,
L1, L 2
– France,
D/K – Eastern Europe
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EXIT : To exit
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