Toshiba HD-S25 manual

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    Digital High Definition Receiver HD-S25 OWNER'S MANUAL INTRODUCTION 37 45 11 23 MENU NAVIGA TION STAR TUP GU ID ANCE 6 QUICK CONTROL APPENDICES © 2004 T oshiba Corporation[...]

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    PRECAUTIONS W ARNING: TO PREVENT FI RE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE T O RAIN OR MOISTURE. TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN THE COVER. REFER SERVI CING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONL Y . This unit is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself is in st andby mode[...]

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    outlet. 7. Do not place objects that may block the ventilation openings of the unit, such as a piece of cloth. 8. Do not place vases, bottles, containers, naked flame sour ces such as lighted candles etc., on top of or near this unit. 9. When transporting, do not vibrate or shake the unit. This may result in damage or faulty operation. 10. If a thr[...]

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    PRECAUTIONS (continued) NOTES ON POWER PLUGS This power plug is used in Australia only This power plug is used in some other regions x The diagrams above are stri ctly for illustration purposes only . x Only one power plug is included in the receiver ’s accessor y box (page 55). NOTES ON COPYRIGHT It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, [...]

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    T ABLE OF CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS ............................... 2 T ABLE OF CONTENTS .................. 5 INTRODUCTION FEA TURES................................................ 6 IDENTIFICA TION OF CONTROLS ........... 7 FRONT P ANEL ........................................... 7 REAR P ANEL ............................................. 8 REMOTE CONT[...]

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    INTRODUCTION T oshiba HD-S25 Digital High Definition Receiver opens up to a new world of free-to-air terrestrial HDTV (High Definition T elevision) and SDTV (S t andard Definition T elevision) programs. The receiver can recei ve channels from both VHF and UHF bands. All the major terrestrial free-to-air st ation numbers currently available in your [...]

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    INTORDUCTION IDENTIFICA TION OF CONTROLS FRONT P ANEL n o p q r s t u v w n Red LED indicator ON: Receiver in power-on mode; OFF: Receiver in standby mode o Four-digit LED display - Shows “ ---- ” in standby mode - Shows “ ” when time information is not available - Shows “ ” when the receiver is switching from standby to power-on mode -[...]

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    REAR P ANEL r t w AC IN ~ SERIAL PORT AUX INPUT Y P B P R L R SD OUTPUT S-VIDEO L R L R VIDEO HD OUTPUT RGB YP B P R MODE Y /G P B /B P R /R HD VD RGB ANT. IN RF OUT DIGITAL (COAXI AL) (OPTICAL) AUDIO n o p q s u v n AC MAINS SUPPL Y 100~240 V AC , 50/60 Hz o SERIAL PORT For connection to PC for software upgrade or to other external device for exte[...]

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    INTORDUCTION REMOTE CONTROL STANDBY/ON (page 7) Switches the receiver between ON and STANDBY modes MUTE Turns off the audio out put Numeric but tons Select TV pr ograms or input numbers ENTER (page 7) Selects the highl ighted menu or submenu item CH /CH Provides channel up and down functions VOL+/VOL- Increases or decr eases audio volume V.FORMAT ([...]

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    ST AR TUP GUIDANCE 11 Startup Guidance Read this chapter first to make all necessary preparations. x - - - x x Inst alling the receiver Connections Prep aring your remote control Setting up your receiver Viewing programs T urning off the receiver[...]

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    INST ALLI NG THE RECEIVER Follow steps A to C below . Y our receiver will be ready to display digital programs on your TV . STEP A: CONNECTIONS DO NOT PLUG THE RECEIVER INTO THE MAINS YET . Before you use this receiver , it is necessary to connect it to your TV . 1. CONNECTING T O TV 1-1. Connection to Antenna Disconnect the antenna cable from your[...]

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    STARTUP GUIDANCE connector , use a Mini D-Sub 15-pin cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to your TV . Set the MODE-Switch (refer to page 8) to RGB, and then connect the RGB connector on the rear of the receiver to the corresponding socket on the TV . Do not connect any PC monitor to the receiver via Mini D-Sub 15-pin cable . Some HD-ready [...]

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    (c) YP B P R connection : If your TV has component video inputs, use the component video cable included in the HD-S25 accessory box . Set the MODE-Switch (refer to p age 8) to YP B P R , and then connect the Y/G , P B /B and P R /R connectors from “HD OUTPUT” on the rear of the receiver to the corresponding jacks on the TV . SERIAL PORT HD OUTP[...]

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    STARTUP GUIDANCE (e) Composite video connection : If your TV has composite video input s, use the yellow connector of the Audio/Video cable included in the HD-S25 accessory box. Set the MODE-Switch (refer to page 8) to YP B P R , and then connect the yellow video connector from “SD OUTPUT” to the corresponding jack on the T V . SD OUTPUT S-VIDE[...]

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    2. CONNECTING T O DVD PLA YER In case you have a DVD player with component video outputs, but your TV has only one set of component video inputs, you may follow the AUX (refer to page 43 for explanation of AUX) connection described below to achieve a good video performance. Set the MODE-Switch (refer to page 8) to YP B P R , and then use a componen[...]

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    STARTUP GUIDANCE 3. CONNECTING T O AMPLIFIER If you connect this receiver to an audio amplifier equipped with a Dolby® Digital deco der , use an optical digital cable (not supplied) to connect from the receiver ’s “DIGIT AL AUDIO (Optical) or (Coaxial)” to digital audio input in your amplifier . In this case make sure that you do not connect[...]

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    STEP B: PREP ARING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL Loading batteries 1. Open the Cover . 2. Insert two R03 (AAA size) batteries . - Make sure to match the + and – on the batteries to the marks inside the battery compartment . 3. Close the cover . Notes on batteries Improper use of batteries may cause battery leakage and corrosion. T o operate the remote cont[...]

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    STARTUP GUIDANCE batteries only in accordance with local ordinances. z Do not leave dead or exhausted batteries in the remote control. z Do not use different types of batteries together , or mix old and new batteries. z If you do not use the remote control for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from batter[...]

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    STEP C: SETTI NG UP YOUR RECEIVER Note: If your service provider or antenna installer has already inst alled your TV system to receive terrestrial TV programs, do not change any connections of those devices or inst allation settings unless it is absolutely necessary . If your receiver has not been configured by your service provider or system insta[...]

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    STARTUP GUIDANCE 8. 9. 10. If you use “QUICK SCAN” in step 7 and when you see the message “>>> SCAN COMPLETE <<<”, press the “EXIT” button several times until the main menu disappears. After you finish scanning , you can choose the suitable V .FORMA T . If you use an SDTV , use the V. F O R M AT “ P A L ” (for MODE[...]

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    VIEWING PROGRAMS 1. 2. 3. 4. After you have tuned the receiver , you have several ways to navigate through all programs: x Press the “LIST” button to call up the “Program List” (page 39) and select a program of your interest. This will also set your viewing mode to “Normal”. x Press the “F A V .” button to call up the “Favor[...]

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    MENU NA VIGA TION 23 Menu Navigation x x x - - - - - x - - x - - - - - x - - x - - - - - Menu Map Main Menu Inst allation Quick Scan (For Australia Only) Auto Scan (For Australia Only) Manual Setup Reset Dat a S/W Up date Program Program List EPG System Video Setup Audio Setup Password Time Zone Ext Control Edit channel Favorit[...]

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    MENU MAP Use the directional buttons to navigate through the menu, “ENTER” button to choose specific items, and “EXIT” button to return to the main menu from submenu or to leave the main menu. MAIN MENU page 25 PROGRAM page 30 PROGRAM LIST page 30 EPG page 30 EDIT CHANNEL page 34 INSTALLATION page 25 SYSTEM page 31 PROFILE page 35 TRANSPARE[...]

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    MENU NAVIGATION MAIN MENU There are two ways to enter the Main Menu when the receiver is powered on: x x x On the remote control, press the “MENU” button. Alternatively , press “MENU” button on the front panel. Use the directional buttons to navigate through the menu, “ENTER” button to choose specific items, and “EXIT” butt[...]

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    channel will be shown. x x When you see the message “>>> SCAN COMPLETE <<<”, you have completed tuning your receiver . If no channel is found, please refer to “TROUBLESHOOTING” in Appendix 2. Press the “EXIT” button several times to leave the Main Menu. Note: The frequencies of the “quick scan” channels are p[...]

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    MENU NAVIGATION “ENTER” button to start scanning. x If scanning is successful, “S tart Scan” will change to “Get Channel Success” and signal quality will be shown. At this point you can press “EXIT” to leave “MANUAL SETUP” or continue scanning other channels. x If scanning is unsuccessful, “S tart Scan” will change to [...]

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    x x x x x S/W UPDA TE This option in the “INST ALLA TION” page updates the sof tware in the receiver . By keeping the system software up-to-date, you enjoy the latest features and bug fixes. However , before you proceed to update the software, please consult your local dealer to obtain the latest sof tware and make sure you know [...]

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    MENU NAVIGATION x x x x x Now click on the “Send” button on your PC HyperT erminal to start uploading the new software. On the TV screen, you will see the window with a status bar indicating the download progress. When download is completed, the receiver will reboot automatically . Y ou can now exit HyperT erminal. After the rece[...]

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    PROGRAM MAIN MENU PROGRAM EPG PROGRAM LIST x On the Main Menu, select “PROGRAM” x Use “” and “” buttons to highlight the options - PROGRAM LIST - EPG PROGRAM LIST x Highlight “PROGRAM LIST” and press the “ENTER” button. This set s your current viewing mode to “Normal”. See “I-PLA TE (INFO)” on page 38 for [...]

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    MENU NAVIGATION SYSTEM MAIN MENU SYSTEM PASSWORD VIDEO SETUP AUDIO SETUP TIME ZONE EXT CONTROL x x On the main menu, select “SYSTEM”. Use the “” and “” buttons to highlight the options - VIDEO SETUP - AUDIO SETUP - PA S S W O R D - TIME ZONE - EXT CONTROL VIDEO SETUP x Highlight “VIDEO SETUP” and press the “ENTER”[...]

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    “16:9 (4:3 Pillarbox)” and “4:3 (16:9 Letterbox)”. Please refer to the table on page 42 for more information. x x x 4. If, for purposes other than personal viewing, you display a program in a different aspect ratio from its original setting, you may infringe on the copyrights that the program may be under . AUDIO SETUP Highlight ?[...]

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    MENU NAVIGATION P ASSWORD x x x Highlight “P ASSWORD” and press the “ENTER” button. When prompted, enter your current password by pressing the numeric buttons on the remote control. Y ou will then be prompted to enter the New Password. Enter the new password again to reconfirm. Notes: 1. The default password is 0000. 2. If you forg[...]

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    EDIT CHANNEL MAIN ME NU EDIT CHANNEL FAVORITE&LOCK PARENTAL RATE (for Australia only) x x On the main menu, select “EDIT CHANNEL”. Enter your password when prompted. For Australia : x Use the “” and “” buttons to highlight the options - F A VORITE&LOCK - P ARENT AL RA TE For other regions : x Only “F A VORITE[...]

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    MENU NAVIGATION PROFILE MAIN MENU PROFILE TRANSPARENCY I-PLATE SETU P FP DISPLAY SETUP AUX IN STANDBY INFORMATION x x On the main menu, select “PROFILE”. Use the “” and “” buttons to highlight the options - TRANSP ARENCY - I-PLA TE SETUP - FP DISPLA Y SETUP - AUX IN ST ANDBY - INFORMA TION TRANSP ARENCY x x Highlight “T[...]

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    FP DISPLA Y SETUP x x Highlight “FP DISPLA Y SETUP” and press the “ENTER” button Use the “” and “” buttons to choose “TIME” or “CHANNEL NUMBER”. This will change the Front Panel LED display information. Notes: 1. TIME sets the receiver ’s front panel four-digit LED display to show current time. The displayed cu[...]

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    QUICK CONTROL 37 Quick Control Simple use of a single button enables access to some functions directly . x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Info (I-Plate) List (Program List) EPG (Electronic Program Guide) Fav . (Favorite Channel List) PIP (Picture-in-Picture) TTX (T eletext) CC (Closed Caption) (For Australia Onl[...]

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    INFO (I-Plate) x x When watching a DTV program (without any menu on the screen), press the “INFO” button. I-PLA TE will pop up with the following information: - Current Channel Number (enclosed in “ ”or “ ” shapes depending on viewing mode) - Locking status (indicate d by a padlock icon) - Network Name - Program Name - Audio Syste[...]

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    QUICK CONTROL LIST (Program List) x x x x When watching a DTV program (with no menu on screen), press the “LIST” button. This sets your current viewing mode to “Normal”. See “I-PLA TE (INFO)” below for more information. The “Program List” will pop up. Scroll list using the directional buttons: “”, “”, “?[...]

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    F A V . (Favorite Channel List) x x x x Press the “F A V .” button on the remote control to call up the “Favorite Channel List”. This sets your current viewing mode to “Favorite”. See “I-PLA TE (INFO)” on page 38 for more information on viewing mode. Use the “” and “” buttons to browse through the favorite [...]

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    QUICK CONTROL TTX (T eletext) x x x When I-PLA TE indicates the presence of T eletext, you can press the “TTX” button on the remote control to view T eletext on the TV screen. If you are in those regions that support Fastext, you may also use the 4 colored buttons for Fastext. Note that the Fastext feature is not available in Australia[...]

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    V .FORMA T (Video Format) The “V .FORMA T” button on the remote control is used to change the video format setting among “P AL” (for MODE-Switch being set to YP B P R only), “AUTO”, “1080i”, “720p”, and “576p”. x x 1 st button press displays the current video format Next press (within 5 seconds) sets the video format t[...]

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    QUICK CONTROL AUX If your TV only has only one set of Component V ideo inputs, this AUX feature allows you to play your DVD movies via the “AUX INPUT” connectors located at the back of the HD-S25 receiver . (For connections to DVD player and TV , please refer to CONNECTION TO DVD PLA YER on page 16) (a) When the HD-S25 receiver is in ON mode: x[...]

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    If current remaining time is “74 min”, press “SLEEP” button again, and off -timer will change to “90 min”. OFF 30 min 60 min 90 min 120 min 74 min Note: When the sleep timer has only 1 minute left, an OSD “SLEEP 1 min.” will automatically appear and stay on the screen. When the sleep timer counts down to 0, the receiver automaticall[...]

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    APPENDICES 45 Appendices 1. Australian DTV Channel T able 2. T roubleshooting 3. Parent al Guidance Codes 4. Glossary 5. T echnical Specifications[...]

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    1 AUSTRALIAN DTV CHANNEL T ABLE APPENDIX The following is a list of DTV channels available in Australia. Y ou can use it for “MANUAL SETUP”: On the “MANUAL SETUP” page, select the VHF or UHF channel number and input the Middle Frequency based on “kHz”. For inst ance, if you are in Sydney and want to manually scan “Digital 7”, enter [...]

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    APPENDICE S City Identifier Channel Number Middle Frequency T ransmitter Location St art Date Batchelor QQQ UHF 50 683.5MHz Digital SBS UHF 53 704.5MHz Mardango Cres 2005 Digital ABC UHF 56 725.5MHz Mardango Cres Digital 9 UHF 59 746.5MHz Mardango Cres Digital 7 UHF 62 767.5MHz Mardango Cres Digital IMP ARJA UHF 65 788.5MHz Canberra Digital 10 VHF [...]

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    2 TROUBLESHOOTING APPENDIX Phenomenon Solution (1) The receiver front p anel power indicator doesn't light up, and no message on the front panel (a) Check the AC mains supply and make sure the power plug is well plugged into a stable power outlet. (b) Press the “ST ANDBY/ON” button on the front panel to see if the LED display is on. (c) Pr[...]

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    Phenomenon Solution (9) Not all channels are available after using “Q UICK SCAN” (a) T ry "AUT O SCAN" to scan all the channels. (b) If you still cannot get some channels please use “MANUAL SETUP” to scan them one by one. (10) Cannot lock signal by using “MANUAL SETUP” (a) Check the frequency that you entered is exactly the ce[...]

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    System Setup T able 1. MODE-Switch in Rear Panel is set to YP B P R S T B V i d e o F o r m a t Connection P AL AUTO 1080i 720p 576p Connection to SDTV : Composite, S-Video STB displays in P AL. STB displays in PA L . No OSD can be displayed except AUTO-P AL. STB displays in P AL. No OSD can be displayed. STB displays in P AL. No OSD can be display[...]

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    APPENDICE S APPENDIX 3 P ARENT AL GUIDANCE CODES 51[...]

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    4 GLOSSAR Y APPENDIX * Aspect Ratio: It is the ratio of the width of the screen to the height. The two relevant digital TV formats are 16:9 (wide-screen) or 4:3 (the traditional screen ratio). 16:9 is more ergonomically suit able for the human eye. * Bandwidt h: It is the frequency range that allows for carrying a cert ain radio signal. * Coaxial C[...]

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    APPENDICE S represents br ightness and C represents color . S-Video cables have sep arate wires for the color and brightness so it offers a better picture quality than the composite video. * VHF: S tands for "V ery High Frequency", starts from 30 to 300MHz corresponding to channels 2-12, including Bands I, II and III. * Video format: It i[...]

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    5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICA TIONS APPENDIX System Compliant S tandard DVB-T Video Decoding MP @ ML & MP @ HL Audio Decoding Dolby® Digital, MPEG (I & II) Audio Sampling Rate 32, 44.1, 48 kHz T errestrial T uner / Demodulator Frequency 51~858 MHz Loop Through 51~858 MHz Bandwidth 6, 7, 8 MHz Demodulator COFDM FFT Mode 2K, 8K Constellation QPSK, 1[...]

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    APPENDICE S ACCESSORIES x Remote Control (CT -90194).………………………… u 1 x Audio/Video cable…………………………………….. u 1 x Component video cable (Y/P B /P R ).………………….. u 1 x Power cord…………………………………………….. u 1 x R03 (AAA size) battery………………?[...]

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    56 © 2004 T oshiba Corporation Printed in T aiwan[...]