Introduction Getting started OWNER'S MANUAL #01E01_32WL55AET 1 Black Model number: Serial number: 4/22/05, 10:54 AM Toshiba 32WL55A/E/T (E) Reference section 32WL55A 32WL55E 32WL55T Owner's Record You will find the model number and serial number on the back of the TV. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your TOSHIBA dealer regarding this product.
Welcome to Toshiba • Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba LCD Color Television. This manual will help you use the exciting features of your new TV. • Instructions in this manual are based on using the remote control. • You can also use the controls on the TV if they have the same name as those on the remote control. • Please read all the safety and operating instructions carefully, and keep the manual for future reference. Contents Introduction Features Important Safety Instructions ....................
Introduction Introduction Important Safety Instructions • Be sure to observe the following instructions and precautions to ensure safe use of this TV. • The exact power cord will vary according to the country or region. Check! Ex. 220-240V AC, 50/60Hz About the fuse In a three pin earthing-type, the fuse fitted in this plug is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. It should only be replaced by a correctly rated and approved type and the fuse cover must be refitted.
Introduction Introduction Important Safety Instructions (continued) Installation (continued) Do not place the TV in locations exposed to high humidity levels such as in a bathroom or close to a humidifier. This may cause a fire or an electric shock. Do not place the TV next to a stove where it will be exposed to oil, smoke, or steam, or in a location where there is a large quantity of dust. This may cause a fire or electric shock. Install the TV in a horizontal, stable location.
Introduction Getting started Use Basic operation Do not place hot objects or naked flame sources, such as lighted candles or nightlights on, or close to the TV. High temperatures can melt plastic and lead to fires. Features The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. When liquids are spilled or small items are dropped inside the TV, this may cause a fire or an electric shock.
Introduction Introduction Important Safety Instructions (continued) Use (continued) Do not pull on the power cord when removing the plug from the wall outlet. Always hold the plug firmly when removing it. If the power cord is yanked, the cord may become damaged and fire or electric shock may occur. Do not cut, break, modify, twist, bunch up or bent the cord or apply excessive force or tension to it.
Toshiba 32WL55A/E/T (E) Reference section Equipment connections Viewing teletext Features Basic operation Getting started Introduction
Introduction Introduction Important information Important information About LCD screen • If you have the LCD screen facing to the sun, the LCD screen will be damaged. Be aware of locating the TV in the place such as window side or outside of the room. • Do not press the LCD screen strongly or scratch it, and do not put anything on it. These actions will damage the LCD screen. About cabinet • Do not spray volatile compounds such as insecticide on the cabinet.
Getting started Connecting an antenna Optimum reception of color requires a good signal and will generally mean that an outdoor antenna must be used. The exact type and positioning of the antenna will depend upon your particular area. Your Toshiba dealer or service personnel can best advise you on which antenna to use in your area. Before connecting the antenna cable, turn off all main POWER switches. Before connecting the antenna cable, remove the back terminal cover (see page 11).
Getting started Exploring your new TV Getting Started • You can operate your TV using the buttons on the top of the panel or the remote control. The back and side of the panel provide the terminal connections to connect other equipment to your TV. See “Equipment connections” on pages 36-38. TV top For the use of each control, see the pages in brackets. TV top view Top view You can swivel the TV screen. Swivel angle: 15 degrees to left and right.
Introduction • Before the connecting external equipment etc., remove the back terminal covers (squeeze tabs ( mark in the figure below) and pull covers). TV back view Left side view (3) COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT terminals [37] Power cord Cable holder* MONITOR output terminals [37] (2) Video 2 input terminals [36] Viewing teletext RGB/PC Audio input [38] Back view Equipment connections Headphone jack (3.
Getting started Getting Started Learning about the remote control Location of controls For the use of each control, see the pages in brackets.
Getting started Introduction Turning the TV on Switching on the TV 1 Mono Basic operation OK CALL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Switching off the TV Press the Power button on the TV or press the button on the remote control to switch to the standby mode. 0 MENU EXIT P DVD MENU OK P Notes: • When the TV will not be used for a long period of time, such as during vacation or travel, remove the power plug from the wall outlet.
Getting started Learning about the menu system Getting Started • We suggest you familiarize yourself with the display charts before using the menu system: • Press the MENU button to display menu, then press the or button to select main menu headings. • Press the or button to select an item. • Press the or button to select or adjust setting. • Press the OK button to display the next menu.
Introduction Choose from seven different languages (English, Chinese (CS), Malay, Thai, Vietnamese, Russian and Arabic) for the on-screen display. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SET UP MENU Back SET UP Language Auto tuning Manual tuning Program sorting Picture position MENU Back MENU P EXIT Watch TV Press the or button to select Language. Press the or button to select the desired language.
Getting started Programming channel memory Getting Started • First, use the Auto tuning function to preset all the active channels in your area automatically. Then, arrange the preset channels with the Manual tuning function so that you can tune into only desired channels. • Use the Channel search operation if desired channels cannot be preset with the Auto tuning or if you would like to preset channels to specific position numbers one by one.
4 5 6 7 8 9 0 MENU EXIT P DVD MENU OK P TV VCR DVD To change or create station labels: 1) Press the or button repeatedly to select a character for the first space, then press the button. Getting started Introduction 3 Basic operation 2 Features 1 Viewing teletext CALL A. Program position selection B. Sound system (see page 42) C. Color system (see page 42) A : Automatic (factory set), P : PAL, S : SECAM N4 : NTSC 4.43 (MHz), N3 : NTSC 3.
Getting started Programming channel memory (continued) Getting Started • This TV is capable of receiving a number of different channels depending upon where you live. • Program sorting is an easy way of storing each channel on the program position of your choice. Program sorting Ex.: To swap channel ABCD (Prog.1) for channel MNOP (Prog.4): Press the MENU button, then press the or button to display the SET UP menu. Press the or button to select Program sorting.
Reference section Equipment connections Viewing teletext Features Basic operation Press the Getting started To alter the volume: 19 Toshiba 32WL55A/E/T (E) Introduction
Basic operation Viewing the wide-screen picture format • This TV is capable of showing broadcasts in a number of formats. Depending on the type of broadcast being transmitted, you may select between Super live, Cinema, Subtitle, 14:9, Wide and 4:3. Picture size selection Press the Basic operation CALL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 MENU P EXIT DVD MENU OK P Notes: • Using the special functions to change the size of the displayed image (e.g.
Basic operation Picture position adjustment Adjustment to the position of the picture may be made to suit your viewing preferences. To adjust the picture position: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Press the MENU button, then press the or button to display the SET UP menu. Basic operation 1 Getting started Introduction Picture position, Reset Press the or button to select Picture position. Press the OK button to display the Picture position menu.
Basic operation Picture quality adjustment Picture quality adjustment To select the picture mode: You can select the picture quality instantly among three preset modes and one user-set mode. • Press the button to select the desired picture quality. Basic operation CALL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 MENU Dynamic, Standard, Mild and Memory (user-set) can be selected cyclically.
Introduction This function increases the strength of dark areas of the picture which improves definition. CALL 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 OK If MPEG pictures include mosquito noise (grainy outlines around images within the picture which may result depending on compression and conversion rates), it may be reduced by using this function. From the Picture settings menu, press the or button to select MPEG NR on the 2nd page.
Basic operation Picture quality adjustment (continued) To select the Color Temperature You can change the tone of the picture by selecting from three preset color temperatures: Cool, Normal or Warm. Press the MENU button, then press the or button to display the PICTURE menu. Basic operation CALL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 MENU P DVD MENU OK P EXIT Press the or button to select the Picture settings menu, then press the OK button.
Basic operation Introduction Sound adjustment Getting started MTS (Multi-channel TV Sound) setting Setting the MTS mode: Auto mode The MTS Auto mode automatically recognize stereo/bilingual programs depending on the broadcast signal. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 P DVD MENU or MENU Back 1/2 Auto Dual 1 0 0 0 OK EXIT Watch TV Mono mode If you experience noise or poor reception of any stereo/bilingual program, set the MTS mode to Mono. Noise will be reduced and reception may improve.
Basic operation Sound adjustment (continued) Stereo/Bilingual selection To select the stereo programs: When a stereo program is received, Stereo appears. Basic operation CALL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Press the button to select the stereo/monaural mode. Stereo and Mono appear cyclically on the screen. Display Stereo Mono ABCD Stereo Stereo Reception mode Stereo Monaural 0 To select the bilingual programs: MENU EXIT P When a bilingual program is received, Dual appears.
Introduction Press the MENU button, then press the or button to display the SOUND menu. CALL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 P MENU Back Press the or button to adjust the level. Selection Bass Treble Balance weaker weaker decreases the right channel 1/2 Auto Dual 1 0 0 0 OK EXIT Watch TV Bass 0 Pressing stronger stronger decreases the left channel EXIT Features MENU Press the or button to select Bass, Treble or Balance.
Basic operation Sound adjustment (continued) To use the WOW surround sound WOW is a special combination of SRS Labs audio technologies that creates a thrilling surround experience with deep, rich bass from stereo sound sources. Your TV’s audio will sound fuller, richer and wider. Basic operation CALL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Press the MENU button, then press the or button to display the SOUND menu. Press the or button to select WOW, then press the OK button.
Features Input selection To select input source: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 MENU 1( 2( 3( (1), video 1 input), (2), video 2 input), (3), video 3 input), PC ( 2 1 1 PC 3 Ex. PC input mode PC RGB/PC, PC input) Manual setting: EXIT P Press the OK button. : (Press and hold) Press the MENU button, then press the or button to display the SET UP menu. DVD MENU OK Press the or button to select Manual setting, then press the OK button.
Features Timer, Gray screen activation Timer The Timer is especially useful if you want the TV to turn itself on or off after a selected period of time. Activation of the Timer is indicated by the green “On-timer indicator”, on the front of the TV (see page 10). To select the timer menu: Press the MENU button, then press the or button to display the TIMER menu. Press the or button to select the required timer mode (On timer or Sleep timer (Turn off the TV)).
Features Side panel adjustment You can adjust the brightness of side panel in 14:9 or 4:3 mode. To adjust the Side panel setting: CALL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Press the or button to select Side panel. FUNCTION MENU Back Press the or button to adjust the settings as required. FAST 1 On 2 Teletext Teletext SW Gray screen Side panel Side panel EXIT Watch TV 2 Basic operation Press the MENU button, then press the or button to display the FUNCTION menu.
Viewing teletext Teletext – Setting up • This TV has a multi-page teletext memory, which takes a few moments to load and it offers two ways of viewing Teletext FAST and LIST which are explained on page 34. Teletext mode To select Teletext mode: Select a channel position with the desired teletext service. Press the MENU button, then press the or button to display the FUNCTION menu. CALL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Press the or select Teletext.
Viewing teletext button: Pressing the button once will bring up the teletext screen. Press again to superimpose the teletext over a normal broadcast picture. Press again to return to normal TV mode. You need to return to normal viewing if you wish to change channels. CALL 1 2 3 When you first press the button to access the text service, the first page you see will be the initial page. 4 5 6 In FAST mode, this displays the main subjects available and their relevant page numbers.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Viewing teletext 0 P DVD MENU P R G B Y TV VCR DVD 34 Toshiba 32WL55A/E/T (E)
Viewing teletext Introduction Teletext – Control buttons To display a page of teletext: Press the button to display teletext. Press again to superimpose the teletext over a normal broadcast picture. Press again to return to normal TV mode. To display an index/initial page: In FAST-mode Press the button to access the index page. The one displayed is dependant on the broadcaster. In LIST-mode 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Press the button to return to the 100 page or initial page.
Equipment connections Side connections • You can connect a wide variety of auxiliary equipment via the terminals located on the left side of the TV (2). Connection example Please always refer to the owner’s manual of the equipment to be connected for full details.
Equipment connections Introduction Back connections TV right side view DVD video player (with component video outputs) Basic operation Back view Getting started Connection example or VCR Features Computer Viewing teletext Set Top Box VCR (Recording) • Before connecting any external equipment, turn off all main power switches. • Before connecting any external equipment, remove the back terminal covers (see page 11).
Equipment connections Connecting a computer • Before connecting PC and audio cables, remove the back terminal covers (see page 11). • An analog RGB (15 pin) computer cable can be connected. To connect a computer TV back view Computer Audio cable for PC-to-TV connection Mini D-sub 15 pin RGB PC cable Conversion adapter (if necessary) Equipment connections Connect a PC cable from the computer to the RGB/PC terminal on the back of the TV.
Equipment connections Introduction PC Setting • In the PC input mode, you cannot select the Color, Tint, Black stretch, MPEG NR and DNR in the Picture setting menu and Cinema mode (see page 14). • In the PC input mode, the Manual setting (see page 29) is not displayed. Getting started To adjust a PC setting First press and hold the button until the video input mode list appears on the screen, then press the or and OK buttons in order to select the PC input mode (see page 29).
Equipment connections PC Setting (continued) • If the clock phase, which synchronize the PC signal and LCD display, is not optimized, the picture will blur. This function enables you to adjust clock phase and display a clear picture. • If the sampling clock does not synchronize with the dot clock frequency of the PC, blurred picture detail will occur, or screen width will change, or drift patterns in vertical lines may be apparent. This function enables you to adjust it and optimize the picture.
Reference section Introduction Troubleshooting • Before calling a service technician, please check the following table for a possible cause of the symptom and some solutions. Solution • Make sure the power cord is plugged in, then press . • The remote control batteries may be dead. Replace the batteries. No picture, no sound • Check the antenna connections. No sound, picture OK • The sound may be muted. Press +, – or . • The station may have broadcast difficulties. Try another channel.
Reference section Broadcast system, Specifications Broadcast transmission systems of each country or region Area Asia M. E. Oceania Africa South America System Country or Region Bahrain, Kuwait, Israel, Oman, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Yemen, etc. Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, etc. China China Hong Kong Iraq, Islamic Republic of Iran, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, etc. Russian Federation, etc. Myanmar, etc. Australia, New Zealand, etc. Republic of South Africa, etc.
Introduction 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p (50/60 Hz), 1080i (50/60 Hz) (These signal formats are converted to match the number of pixels of the LCD panel.) Color system PAL, SECAM, NTSC 3.58/4.43 Aspect ratio 16 : 9 Visible size (diagonal) 80.0 cm Number of pixels 1366 (H) dots × 768 (V) dots Audio power 10 W + 10 W (10% THD) Speakers 60 × 120 mm 2pcs.
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