OWNER'S MANUAL LCD Color TV 37A3000A 37A3000E 37A3000T 42A3000A 42A3000E 42A3000T 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.
Contents Introduction Welcome to Toshiba. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction 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 also can use the controls on the TV if they have the same name as those referred to on the remote control. • Please read all safety and operating instructions in this manual carefully, and keep this manual for future reference.
Introduction 7) Never 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 an electric shock. 8) Install the TV in a horizontal, stable location. Connect between two clips on the back of the TV and a wall, pillar, etc., with a sturdy tie and clip of supplied accessories (- page 27). • Use as short a tie as possible to ensure the TV is stable.
Introduction 4) Never stand or climb on the TV. Be especially careful in households with children to prevent them through climbing on top of the TV. It may move, fall over, break, become damaged or cause an injury. 8) If there is thunder or lightning, never touch the antenna cable or other connected cables. You may suffer an electric shock. Service 5) 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 for safety.
Introduction 4) When the TV reaches the end of its useful life, ask a qualified service technician to properly dispose of the TV. Note: The lamp unit contains a small amount of mercury. Disposal of mercury may be regulated due to environmental considerations. Dispose of the used lamp unit by the approved method for your area. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities.
Getting started Connecting an antenna Exploring your new TV 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. Installing the remote control batteries Remove the battery cover.
Getting started TV top, front and side panel controls • You can operate your TV using the buttons on the side panel or the remote control. The back and side of the panel provide the terminal connections to connect other equipment to your TV (- “Connecting your TV” pages 22, 23, 24). • For the use of each control, see the pages in brackets. TV top view TV front view Right side view 5 4 3 You can swivel the TV screen. Swivel angle: 15 degrees to left and right.
Getting started TV back panel connections TV back view 12 11 * You can use the cable holder to hold antenna cable, video and audio cables etc. When moving the TV, never hold this holder. 13 Power cord 14 Cable holder* 15 16 11 O MONITOR (output terminals) — Standard video and standard audio outputs (- page 22). 12 o (3) (Video 3 input terminals) — High-definition component video and standard audio inputs (- page 22).
Getting started Learning about the remote control Location of controls Teletext on/off (- pages 20, 21) • CALL (- pages 12, 13) • Initial/index function for Teletext (- page 21) Power on/Standby (- page 11) Number buttons (0-9) (- pages 12, 18) To return to the previous program (- page 12) Picture mode selection (- page 15) MENU (- page 11) • Input source selection (o1 - o3, HDMI, PC) (- page 19) • To access sub-pages when in teletext (- page 20) Picture size selection (- page 14) EXIT (- page 11) • Me
Getting started Displaying the menu chart • The I / i function as the Volume 2+/2– when there is no menu display on the screen. • In the PC input mode, PC Setting appears in the SET UP menu (- page 25). • In the 480i or 576i input signals mode, you can select the Cinema mode in the PICTURE menu (- page 16). • When you use the color management function (- page 16), you can select the Base color adjustment in the PICTURE menu.
Getting started Watching TV programs Displaying the on-screen information 1 Selecting the menu language 4 Choose from 9 different languages (English, Chinese (CS), Malay, Thai, Vietnamese, Russian, Arabic, Persian or French) for the on-screen display. 1 SET UP English OK OK OK OK MENU Back 2 3 EXIT Watch TV Press u or U to select Language. Press I or i to select the desired language.
Getting started Manually setting channels in the channel memory 1 From the SET UP menu, press u or U to select Manual tuning. 2 Press Q to display the Manual tuning menu. Press u or U to select the program position you want to arrange. OK Select MENU Back Manual tuning Program B/G A OK Store MENU Back A Sorting program position • The TV is capable of receiving a number of different channels depending upon where you live.
Using the TV’s features Picture adjustment Selecting the picture size 1 Super Live 1 When receiving “4:3 format” signal, this setting will enlarge the image to fit the screen by stretching the image vertically and horizontally, holding the better proportions at the center of the image. Press and hold O until the picture size list appears on the screen, then press u or U to select the appropriate picture size (or press O repeatedly to select required picture size directly).
Using the TV’s features • If the aspect ratio of the selected format is different from the one of the TV transmission or video program, it can cause a difference in vision. Change to the correct aspect ratio picture size. • When using the PC mode, the moving image quality may be deteriorated. 1 From the Picture position menu, press u or U to select Reset. 2 Press Q. Using the picture still You can select the picture quality instantly among three preset modes and one user-set mode.
Using the TV’s features 2 Activating the black stretch Color Temperature This function increases the strength of dark areas of the picture which improves definition. 1 Adjusting the color management PICTURE MENU Back Cool Cool: Lends a blue hue to the picture. Normal: Neutral Warm: Lends a red hue to the picture. Press M, then press I or i to display the PICTURE menu. Picture settings 3D Color management Base color adjustment Cinema mode Press I or i to select mode you prefer.
Using the TV’s features 1 From the PICTURE menu, press u or U to select Cinema mode. Selecting the stereo programs 2 Press I or i to select On or Off. 1 When a stereo program is received, d Stereo appears. 2 Press s to select the stereo/monaural mode. d Stereo and e Mono appear cyclically on the screen. Note: When a DVD movie with subtitle is playing back, this mode may not work correctly.
Using the TV’s features Using the SRS WOW surround sound SRS 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. Your TV’s audio will sound fuller, richer and wider. WOW consists of three features; SRS 3D, FOCUS, and TruBass, being turned on. 1 Press M, then press I or i to display SOUND menu. SOUND MENU Back 2 3 1 Press t to display Bass boost level.
Using the TV’s features 1 Press M, then press I or i to display the FUNCTION menu. 2 FUNCTION Teletext Auto format Blue Screen Side panel MENU Back 2 Auto On On 1 EXIT Watch TV Press u or U to select Auto format, then press I or i to select On or Off. Press Q.
Using the TV’s features Teletext general information Teletext This TV has a multi-page teletext memory, which takes a few moments to load and it offers two ways of viewing Teletext Auto and LIST which are explained below. Setting up the teletext mode To select teletext mode: Select a channel position with the desired teletext service. To select a language for teletext: The language 1-4 option enables the display of different language when using Teletext.
Using the TV’s features Using LIST mode Teletext buttons on the remote control 1 Below is an introduction to the teletext buttons on your remote control and their functions. Press E to access teletext. 100 TEXT M00 14:58:55 E To display a page of teletext: Press E to display teletext. Press again to superimpose the teletext over a normal broadcast picture. Press again to return to normal TV mode.
Connecting your TV Side connections Back connections You can connect a wide variety of auxiliary equipment via the terminals located on the right side of the panel o (2). Please always refer to the owner’s manual of the equipment to be connected for full details.
Connecting your TV Connecting an HDMI or a DVI device • When turning on your electronic components, turn on the TV 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 TV. • This TV may not be compatible with features and/or specifications that may be added in the future. • This TV is only operable with L-PCM on 32/44.1/48 kHz and 16/20/24 bits.
Connecting your TV Selecting the PC/HDMI audio mode Connecting a computer You can select PC audio or HDMI audio when using this function (- page 23). An analog RGB (15 pin) computer cable can be connected. 1 TV back view TV back view Mini D-sub 15 pin Press M, then press I or i to display the SET UP menu.
Connecting your TV 3 Signal names for mini D-sub 15 pin connector Press Q to display the PC Setting menu. PC Setting Pin assignment for RGB/PC terminal Horizontal position Horizontal width Vertical position Vertical height Clock phase Sampling clock 1 6 11 5 10 15 MENU Back 1/2 0 0 0 0 0 0 EXIT Watch TV Pin No. Signal name Pin No.
Reference section Troubleshooting Before calling a service technician, please check the following table for a possible cause of the symptom and some solutions. Symptom and solution TV will not turn on • Make sure the power cord is plugged in, then press ! and 1. • 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 I, i or u. • The station may have broadcast difficulties.
Reference section Aspect ratio 16 : 9 Specifications Visible size (diagonal) 37A3000A/E/T: 94.0 cm 42A3000A/E/T: 106.7 cm LCD color television Model 37A3000A, 37A3000E, 37A3000T 42A3000A, 42A3000E, 42A3000T Number of pixels 1366 (H) dots 5 768 (V) dots Power source 37/42A3000A: 220V-240V AC, 50Hz 37/42A3000E: 220V-240V AC, 50/60Hz 37/42A3000T: 110V-240V AC, 50/60Hz Power consumption 37A3000A/E/T: 172 W, 0.9 W (standby) 42A3000A : 232 W, 0.9 W (standby) 42A3000E/T : 236 W, 0.
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