Toshiba 50HP86 manuale d’uso

42HP86 50HP86 Plasma T elevision Introduction Connecting y our TV Setting up y our TV Using the TV’ s Features Appendix 30A0121A_En_cov 5/26/06, 6:24 PM 1[...]

2 Child Saf ety It Makes A Diff erence W here Y our TV Stands Congratulations on y our purchase! As you enjoy y our new T V , keep these saf ety tips in mind: Th e Issue  If you are like most consumers, you have a TV in your home. Many homes, in fact, have more than one TV .  T he home theater entertainment experience is a growing trend, and [...]

3 Introduction Connecting y our TV Setting up y our TV Using the TV’ s Features Appendix 16) Never modify this equipment. Changes or modific ations may void: a) the warranty , and b) the user ’ s authority to operate this equipment under the rules of the Federal Communications Commission. 17 ) DA N G E R: R I SK O F S E R I OU S PE RSO NAL I NJ[...]

4 31 )W hile it is thundering, do not touch the connecting c ables or apparatus. 32) For added protection of your TV from lightning and power surges, always unplug the power cord and disconnect the antenna from the TV if you leave the T V unattended or unused for long periods of time. 33) During normal use, the TV may make occ asional snap- ping or[...]

5 Introduction Connecting y our TV Setting up y our TV Using the TV’ s Features Appendix Introduction T he f ollowing symptoms are not signs of malfunction, but r ather technical limitations of plasma TV technology . 1) The display of this Plasma TV radiates infrared rays. It may affect other infrared communication equipment under cert ain operat[...]

6 Introduction Introduction ........................................................... 2 Impor tant Safety Instructions ............................. 3 Impor tant notes about your Plasma TV .............. 5 F eatures of your new TV .................................... 7 Exploring your new TV ....................................... 7 Selecting a lo[...]

7 Introduction Connecting y our TV Setting up y our TV Using the TV’ s Features Appendix Exploring y our new TV Y ou can oper ate your TV by using the buttons on the right side panel or the remote control. The side and back panels provide the terminals to connect other equipment to your TV . Front Left side panel The ST AR TING SETUP feature appe[...]

8 Connecting y our TV Selecting a location for the TV • Place the TV on the floor or on a sturdy platform in a location where light does not directly hit the screen. • Place the TV far enough from the w alls to allow proper ventilation. Inadequate ventilation may cause overheating, which ma y damage the TV . Connecting your TV If you haven’t [...]

9 Introduction Connecting y our TV Setting up y our TV Using the TV’ s Features Appendix Connecting y our TV IN OUT VIDEO IN from ANT CH 3 CH 4 OUT to TV AUD I O LR Connecting a cable con ver ter bo x or antenna This tele vision has an e xtended tuning range and can tune most cable channels without using a cable compan y supplied converter box. S[...]

10 Connecting a D VD play er/satellite receiver and a VCR This connection allows y ou to watch D VD/satellite, VCR, or TV pro- gr ams. Y ou can record from the satellite receiver and TV , as well as record one TV channel while watching another channel. Y ou will need: • three coaxial cables • two sets of standard A/V cab les • one S-video cab[...]

11 Introduction Connecting y our TV Setting up y our TV Using the TV’ s Features Appendix Y ou will need: • two coaxial cables • one set of standard A/V cables • one set of component video cables • one pair of standard audio cables Connecting a D VD play er with ColorStream ® (component video) and a VCR This connection allows y ou to wat[...]

12 A UDIO OUT Y R L L R S-VIDEO VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO IN OUT VIDEO IN from ANT CH 3 CH 4 OUT to TV A UDIO LR Connecting a DTV receiver/set-top bo x with ColorStream ® (component video) and a VCR This connection allows y ou to watch DTV (digital TV), VCR, and TV programs , and record DTV and TV prog rams. Y our TV has ColorStream ® (component [...]

13 Introduction Connecting y our TV Setting up y our TV Using the TV’ s Features Appendix Connecting a camcor der This connection allows y ou to watch videos recorded on a camcorder . Y ou will need: • one S-video cable • one pair of standard audio cables VHS Camcorder Note: F or better picture quality , if your camcorder has S-video, you can[...]

14 VIDEO AUDIO LR IN OUT DVI OUT VIDEO AUDIO LR IN OUT HDMI OUT To connect an HDMI device, y ou will need: • one HDMI cable (type A connector) F or proper operation, it is recommended that you use as shor t an HDMI cable as possible . Y ou should not encounter difficulty if you use an HDMI cab le that is shor ter than 16.4 ft (5m). HDMI cable tr [...]

15 Introduction Connecting y our TV Setting up y our TV Using the TV’ s Features Appendix Connecting y our TV Connecting an analog audio system This connection allows y ou to use external speakers with an e xter nal audio amplifier to adjust the sound le vel. To control the audio: Tu rn on the TV and the stereo amplifier . Tu rn off the TV’ s b[...]

16 Connecting y our TV Connecting a device to the IR OUT terminal for IR pass-through device control Y ou can use the TV’ s IR OUT ter minal (infrared pass- through) to remotely operate (through the TV) many infrared remote-controlled de vices (such as a T oshiba infrared remote-controlled VCR or DVD player) enclosed within an entertainment cente[...]

17 Introduction Connecting y our TV Setting up y our TV Using the TV’ s Features Appendix Connecting a PC (personal computer) This connection allows y ou to use the TV as a computer monitor . Before y ou connect a PC to the TV , adjust the PC's resolution and refresh rate according to the "Monitor display modes" table at right. Whe[...]

18 Setting up your TV INPUT DISPLA Y Setting up your TV Using the remote control Preparing the remote control for use In addition to operating the TV , the remote control can operate most cable TV converters, satellite receivers, VCRs, and DVD players, regardless of their brand. The remote control is pre-programmed to operate most T oshiba satellit[...]

19 Introduction Connecting y our TV Setting up y our TV Using the TV’ s Features Appendix INPUT DISPLA Y INPUT DISPLA Y Programming the remote control to operate your other devices This remote control is pre-programmed to oper ate most T oshiba satellite receivers , VCRs, and D VD pla yers. T o control a non-T oshiba de vice (or a T oshiba device[...]

20 Setting up y our TV Brand Code Brand Code Device code tables [For CBL/SAT Mode] CABLE Box Brand Code ABC Archer Cableview Century Citizen Contec Diamond Eagle GE Gemini General Instruments Hamlin Hitachi Jasco 061, 062, 063, 082, 084, 087, 091, 092, 096, 098 065, 092, 097, 099 064, 094 092 090, 092, 097 083, 085, 086, 088, 093, 098 093 091 061, [...]

21 Introduction Connecting y our TV Setting up y our TV Using the TV’ s Features Appendix Brand Code Brand Code VCR (Continued) Brand Code Portland Proscan Proton Quasar Radio Shack Radio Shack/ Realistic Radix RCA Realistic Ricoh Runco Samsung Sansui 012, 013, 015 001, 002, 048 061 045 010, 031, 065 007, 009, 010, 016, 018, 020, 021, 022, 031, 0[...]

22 Setting up y our TV INPUT DISPLA Y INPUT selects the video input source (page 30) DISPLA Y displays status inf or mation on-screen (page 43) MUTE turns off the sound (page 40) PO WER turns the TV on and off CHANNEL NUMBERS allow direct access to channels (page 25) CH RTN (Channel Return) returns to the last view ed channel (page 25) TV selects T[...]

23 Introduction Connecting y our TV Setting up y our TV Using the TV’ s Features Appendix Star ting setup The ST AR TING SETUP feature appears the first time you turn on the TV , and helps you select the menu language, specify the TV/CABLE setting, and program channels automatically . IMPORT ANT : An antenna or cable TV system must be connected f[...]

24 Setting up y our TV INPUT DISPLA Y Adding c hannels to the TV’ s memory When you press CH or , your TV will stop only on the channels y ou ha ve programmed into the TV’ s channel memor y . Follo w the steps below to progr am channels into the channel memor y . Pr ogramming channels automatically Y our TV can automatically detect all active c[...]

25 Introduction Connecting y our TV Setting up y our TV Using the TV’ s Features Appendix Using the TV’ s features Adjusting the channel settings Switching between tw o channels Y ou can switch between tw o channels without enter ing an actual channel number each time. To switch between tw o channels: 1. Press TV to select the TV mode. 2. Selec[...]

26 INPUT DISPLA Y Note: If you f orget your pass word, press DISPLA Y f our times within fiv e seconds while the TV is in pass word enter ing mode. This allows you to reset your password. Using the LOCKS menu The LOCKS menu includes the CH LOCK, VIDEO LOCK, GAME TIMER, P ANEL LOCK and NEW P ASSWORD functions . Selecting a passw ord Y ou can use the[...]

27 Introduction Connecting your TV Setting up your TV Using the TV’ s Features Appendix INPUT DISPLA Y INPUT DISPLA Y Locking the video inputs With the VIDEO LOCK feature, you can lock out the input sources (VIDEO-1~3, ColorStream HD-1/2, HDMI-1/2, PC) and channels 3 and 4. Y ou will not be able to select the input sources with the INPUT button o[...]

28 INPUT DISPLA Y Using the panel loc k feature Y ou can lock the right side panel controls to prev ent your settings from being changed accidentally (by children, for example.) When the panel lock is in ON, all control b uttons on the TV side panel (e xcept POWER) do not operate. To lock the right side panel controls: 1. Press TV to select the TV [...]

29 Introduction Connecting y our TV Setting up y our TV Using the TV’ s Features Appendix INPUT DISPLA Y 9. Repeat step 8 to enter the rest of the characters. If you w ould like a blank space in the label name , you must choose an empty space from the list of characters; otherwise, a dash will appear in that space. 10. Repeat steps 1-9 f or other[...]

30 Setting the c lock Y ou must set the clock bef ore you can progr am the ON timer . To set the clock: 1. Press TV to select the TV mode. 2. Press MENU , then press or to displa y the SETUP menu. 3. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight CLOCK SET , then press . 4. Press ▲ or ▼ to set the hour , then press . 5. Set the minutes as in step 4. After setti[...]

31 Introduction Connecting y our TV Setting up y our TV Using the TV’ s Features Appendix INPUT DISPLA Y Note: After a power f ailure or disconnection of the power , the timer settings will be lost. Setting the ON timer This f eature allows y ou to program the TV to tur n on automatically at a set time. If you program the ON TIMER to “D AIL Y ,[...]

32 Using the TV’ s Features INPUT DISPLA Y Viewing the wide-screen picture f ormats (480i and 480p signals only) Y ou can view 480i and 480p f or mat programs in a v ar iety of picture sizes—Natural, TheaterWide 1, TheaterWide 2, TheaterWide 3, and Full. The wa y the image displays in an y of the picture sizes will vary depending on the f or ma[...]

33 Introduction Connecting y our TV Setting up y our TV Using the TV’ s Features Appendix TheaterWide 2 picture size (for letter bo x programs) • The picture is stretched the same amount both wider and taller (retains its original propor tion). • The top and bottom edges of the picture ma y be hidden. T o view the hidden areas, see “Scrolli[...]

34 Using the TV’ s Features Scr olling the TheaterWide ® picture (TheaterWide 2 and 3 onl y) 1. Press PIC SIZE to select the TheaterWide 2 or 3 mode. 2. Press MENU, and then press or until the SETUP menu appears. 3. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight PICTURE SCR OLL. 4. Press or to display the Scroll Adjustment mode. Note: Y ou can scroll the picture[...]

35 Introduction Connecting y our TV Setting up y our TV Using the TV’ s Features Appendix If the signal does not include aspect information, the picture size y ou selected on page 32 is displa yed. To turn on the ASPECT feature: 1. Press TV to select the TV mode. 2. Press MENU , then press or until the SETUP menu appears. 3. Press ▲ or ▼ to h[...]

36 Using the TV’ s Features INPUT DISPLA Y Using the c losed caption feature The Closed Caption feature has tw o options: • Captions—An on-screen displa y of the dialogue, narration, and sound eff ects of programs and videos that are closed-captioned (usually identified as “CC”). •T e xt—An on-screen display of inf or mation not relat[...]

37 Introduction Connecting y our TV Setting up y our TV Using the TV’ s Features Appendix Using the Long Life feature The long lif e settings (Reverse , White , Picture Shift, Side Panel color) help to reduce the risk of phosphor burn-in of the plasma screen. Rever se The picture is displa yed alter nately between positiv e image and negative ima[...]

38 Using the TV’ s Features Adjusting the picture quality Y ou can adjust the picture quality to your personal pref erences, including the brightness, contrast, color , tint, and shar pness. The qualities you choose will be stored automatically in the PICTURE menu’ s MEMOR Y mode, so y ou can recall them at any time. To adjust the picture quali[...]

39 Introduction Connecting y our TV Setting up y our TV Using the TV’ s Features Appendix Selecting the color temperature Change the picture quality by selecting from three preset color tem- peratures—cool, medium, and warm—as described in the following table: To select the color temperature: 1. Press TV to select the TV mode. 2. Press MENU ,[...]

40 Using the TV’ s Features Adjusting the sound Muting the sound Press MUTE to temporarily tur n off the sound. While the sound is off, the screen will displa y the word MUTE in the low er r ight-hand cor ner . To restore the sound, either press MUTE again or V OL +/–. Selecting stereo/SAP br oadcasts The multi-channel TV sound (MTS) f eature p[...]

41 Introduction Connecting y our TV Setting up y our TV Using the TV’ s Features Appendix Resetting y our audio adjustments The RESET function returns your audio adjustments to the follo wing f actor y settings: Bass ................. center (25) T reble ................. center (25) Balance .............. center (0) To reset your audio adjustmen[...]

42 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. Y our TV’ s audio will sound fuller , r icher , and wider . WOW consists of three f eatures: SRS 3D , FOCUS, and T ruBass. To adjust the W O W feature: 1. Press TV to select the TV mode.[...]

43 Introduction Connecting your TV Setting up your TV Using the TV’ s Features Appendix Displaying TV status information on-screen Press DISPLA Y to display the following information on-screen: • Clock • Channel number or VIDEO mode selected • Channel label (if set) • Stereo or SAP (second audio program) audio status • On timer , Sleep [...]

44 Notes: • If you wish to change the on-screen lan- guage, f ollow the steps 1-4 on page 23. • If no buttons are pressed f or more than approx. 60 seconds, the PC Monitor Menu screen will retur n to normal Monitor screen automatically . • The PC Monitor Menu settings are not effective for normal TV mode or external input modes. Picture/Audio[...]

45 Introduction Connecting y our TV Setting up y our TV Using the TV’ s Features Appendix Appendix Tr oubleshooting Bef ore calling a ser vice technician, please check the f ollowing table f or a possible cause of the symptom and some solutions . A uto power off The TV will automatically tur n off after approximately 15 min utes if it is tuned to[...]

46 Appendix Symptom Solution Unable to select a certain channel • The channel may be blocked by the CH LOCK feature, or erased with the add/erase feature. Cannot access signal input sources (VIDEO-1, • Check the VIDEO LOCK feature. VIDEO-2, VIDEO-3, ColorStream HD-1, ColorStream HD-2, HDMI-1, HDMI-2 and PC) and/or Channels 3 and 4 Multiple imag[...]

47 Introduction Connecting y our TV Setting up y our TV Using the TV’ s Features Appendix Specifications • This model complies with the specifications below . • Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. • This model may not be compatib le with features and/or specifications that ma y be added in the future. Model 42HP8[...]

48 Appendix T oshiba of Canada Limited ( "TCL" ) make s the following limited warranties to original consumers in Canada. TH ES E LI M ITE D WA RR ANTI E S E XTE N D TO TH E O R IG I NAL C O N SU M E R PU RC HAS E R OR ANY P E R SO N R E C E IV I N G TH IS TO SH I BA BR AN D P LAS MA TE LEV IS I ON M O D E L (the "TE LEV I SI O N(S)&[...]

49 Introduction Connecting y our TV Setting up y our TV Using the TV’ s Features Appendix IF T H E TE LE VI S I O N F A I LS TO WOR K A S WAR R ANTE D A BOV E, YO U R S O LE A N D E XC LU S IV E R E M E D Y S H A LL B E R E P AI R O R REPL AC EME NT O F TH E D E FECTIV E P A RT . I N N O E V E NT W I LL T C L, T O S H I BA C O R P O R A TI O N, T[...]

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