Introduction Connecting your TV Integrated High Definition Plasma Television Setting up your TV Using the TV’s Features 3X70701A_En_cov 1 Appendix 42HP66 50HP66 3/7/06, 6:23 PM
Introduction Always read and understand the PRODUCT WARNINGS and USER DIRECTIONS that are contained in this manual before attempting to use your television, to help ensure its safe use. Always store this manual near your television for convenient future reference. NOTICE OF POSSIBLE ADVERSE EFFECTS ON PLASMA DISPLAY Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba Plasma television.
Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug.
Introduction Installation (cont. from previous page) Care (cont. from previous column) 26) Always make sure the antenna system is properly grounded to provide adequate protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges (see Section 810 of the National Electric Code.) 31) While it is thundering, do not touch the connecting cables or apparatus.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation. The party responsible for compliance to these rules is: Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. 82 Totowa Rd. Wayne, NJ 07470. Ph: 1-800-631-3811 or visit TACP's website at www.tacp.Toshiba.
Introduction Setting the GameTimerTM ........................... 29 Using the panel lock feature ....................... 29 Labeling channels ...................................... 30 Selecting the video input source ...................... 31 Labeling the video input sources ..................... 31 Setting the clock ............................................... 31 Setting the ON timer ........................................ 32 Setting the sleep timer .....................................
The following are some of the exciting features of your new Toshiba widescreen, integrated High Definition, Plasma TV: * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Exploring your new TV You can operate 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. The STARTING SETUP feature appears the first time you turn on the TV.
Exploring your new TV (continued) Back of TV Connecting your TV AUDIO/VIDEO OUT OPTICAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL IR OUT VIDEO-2 IN AUDIO OUT VIDEO-1 IN ColorStream HD 2 IN ColorStream HD-1 IN RF IN Left back panel PC IN HDMI-1 IN HDMI-2 IN AC INLET Right back panel 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 walls to allow proper ventilation.
This connection allows you to watch local channels and video programs, play or record on the VCR while watching TV, and record from one channel while watching another channel.
Connecting a DVD player/satellite receiver and a VCR This connection allows you to watch DVD/satellite, VCR, or TV programs. You can record from the satellite receiver and TV, as well as record one TV channel while watching another channel. From satellite Connecting your TV Note: You can use a standard video cable instead of the S-video cable, but the picture quality will decrease.
This connection allows you to watch DVD, VCR, or TV programs and record TV programs. You can record from one source while watching a program from another source. Your TV is capable of using ColorStream (component video.) Connecting your TV to a component video compatible DVD player, such as a Toshiba DVD player with ColorStream®, can greatly enhance picture quality and performance.
Connecting a DTV receiver/set-top box with ColorStream® (component video) and a VCR This connection allows you to watch DTV (digital TV), VCR, and TV programs, and record DTV and TV programs. Connecting your TV Your TV has ColorStream® (component video) inputs. Connecting your TV to a DTV receiver with component video can greatly enhance picture quality and realism.
This connection allows you to watch videos recorded on a camcorder. You will need: • one set of standard AV cables VHS Camcorder VIDEO AUDIO L Connecting your TV R OUT TV right side panel You will need: • one S-video cable • one pair of standard audio cables S-VHS Camcorder For better picture quality, if your camcorder has S-video, you can use an S-video cable (plus the standard audio cables) instead of a standard video cable.
Connecting an HDMI™ or DVI device [1] EIA/CEA-861/861B compliance covers the transmission of uncompressed digital video with highbandwidth digital content protection, which is being standardized for reception of high-definition video signals. Because this is an evolving technology, it is possible that some devices may not operate properly with the TV.
This connection allows you to use external speakers with an external audio amplifier to adjust the sound level. You will need: • one pair of standard audio cables To control the audio: Turn on the TV and the stereo amplifier. Turn off the TV’s built-in speakers (see “Turning off the built-in speakers” on page 42.
Connecting a device to the IR OUT terminal for IR pass-through device control You will need: • one IR blaster (IR emitter) cable (3.
This connection allows you to use the TV as a computer monitor. Before you connect a PC to the TV, adjust the PC's resolution and refresh rate according to the "Monitor display modes" table at right. When connecting a PC to the TV, use an analog VGA (15 pin) computer cable and a PC audio cable. Set the video input source to PC mode (see “Selecting the video input source” on page 31 and “Picture/Audio adjustments in the PC mode” on page 45.
Setting up your TV Using the remote control Note: 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 Toshiba satellite receivers, VCRs, and DVD players. To control a non-Toshiba device (or a Toshiba device that the remote control is not pre-programmed to operate), you must first program the remote control.
Power Input (TV) Display Mute (TV) Number buttons INPUT DISPLAY Volume +/- (TV) DVD Pic Size (TV) ▼ DVD MENU ▲▼ ▼ ENTER DVD controls Connecting your TV Program the remote control to recognize the brand of your DVD player (see “Programming the remote control to operate your other devices” below.) The buttons shown at right will then control the DVD player. Press “DVD” first.
Device code tables [For CBL/SAT Mode] CABLE Box Brand ABC Code 061, 062, 063, 082, 084, 087, 091, 092, 096, 098 065, 092, 097, 099 Archer 064, 094 Cableview 092 Century 090, 092, 097 Citizen 083, 085, 086, 088, Contec 093, 098 093 Diamond 091 Eagle 061, 062 GE 069, 070, 094 Gemini General Instruments 062, 089, 096 093 Hamlin 062, 095, 096 Hitachi 097 Jasco Brand Jerrold Magnavox Memorex Multi Canal Novavision Panasonic Philco Philips Pioneer Proscan Radio Shack RCA Realistic Recoton Samsung Code 062, 069
Code Brand Code Brand Portland Proscan Proton Quasar Radio Shack Radio Shack/ Realistic 012, 013, 015 001, 002, 048 061 045 010, 031, 065 007, 009, 010, 016, 018, 020, 021, 022, 031, 049 010 001, 002, 003, 009, 024, 025, 029, 035, 040, 042, 045, 048, 055, 056, 063, 071, 083 007, 009, 010, 011, 016, 018, 020, 021, 022, 031, 049, 051, 056, 060, 065, 075, 079 047 034 009, 011, 038, 056, 073, 084 006, 037, 043, 061 Sanyo Tashiko Tatung Teac Technics Teknika Toshiba Tandy 007, 009, 016, 054, 064, 068, 0
Learning about the remote control INPUT selects the video input source (page 31) DISPLAY displays status information on-screen (page 44) MUTE turns off the sound (page 41) POWER turns the TV on and off CHANNEL NUMBERS allow direct access to channels (page 25) CH RTN (Channel Return) returns to the last viewed channel (page 25) Input Display INPUT DISPLAY POWER Mute Channel Numbers TV selects TV mode CH RTN (Channel Return) CBL/SAT selects CBL/SAT mode (page 18) CH / Channel cycles through programm
Introduction Starting setup The STARTING 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. IMPORTANT: Make sure that the antenna or cable TV system is connected. 1. Press TV to select the TV mode. 2. Press POWER to turn on the TV. The STARTING SETUP function begins and the language setup menu appears on the screen. Press ▲ or ▼ to select your desired language, then press ENTER. 3.
Adding channels to the TV’s memory When you press CH or , your TV will stop only on the channels you have programmed into the TV’s channel memory. Follow the steps below to program channels into the channel memory. Programming channels automatically INPUT DISPLAY Your TV can automatically detect all active channels and store them in its memory. After the TV has stored the channels in its memory automatically, you can add or erase channels manually. To add channels automatically: 1.
Introduction Using the TV’s features Adjusting the channel settings Switching between two channels You can switch between two channels without entering an actual channel number each time. INPUT DISPLAY Programming your favorite channels Channel Numbers You can preset up to 12 of your favorite channels using the Favorite Channel Programming feature. Because this feature scans through only your favorite channels, it allows you to skip other channels you do not normally watch.
Using the LOCKS menu INPUT DISPLAY Note : The V-Chip feature is available for the U.S. V-Chip system only. The Canadian V-Chip system is not supported. You can prevent others from viewing certain programs or channels by blocking them using the V-Chip feature. Display Channel Numbers Selecting a password Before you can use the V-Chip Feature to block programs and channels, you must select a password. The password you select prevents others from changing the rating limits you set.
The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) uses a rating system to qualify motion picture content. Television broadcasters also employ a rating system to qualify the content of television programs. The TV and MOVIE ratings work with the V-Chip feature and allow you to block programs according to the rating limits you set. Mute INPUT DISPLAY Introduction Using the V-Chip (parental control) feature Display To use the V-Chip to block programs by rating: 1. Press TV to select the TV mode. 2.
Locking channels With the CH LOCK feature, you can lock specific channels. You will not be able to tune locked channels unless you clear the setting. You can choose to lock up to nine TV channels and nine cable channels. 1. Press TV to select the TV mode. 2. Use the Channel Number buttons (0-9 and 100) to display the television channel you wish to lock. 3. Press MENU, then press or to display the LOCKS menu. 4. Press ▲ or ▼ to display the password entering mode. 5.
Note: You can enjoy playing video games on this Plasma TV; however, certain video games that utilize so-called “light gun” joysticks for shooting at on-screen targets may not work with this Plasma TV. LOCKS GAME TIMER PA N E L L O C K N E W PA S S W O R D INPUT DISPLAY OFF OFF / 30 / 60 / 90 / 120 OFF SELECT Channel Numbers ADJUST To deactivate the GameTimer and unlock the VIDEO LOCK: Set the VIDEO LOCK to OFF (see “Locking the video inputs”, page 28.
Labeling channels Channel labels appear above the on-screen channel number display each time you turn on the TV, select a channel, or press the DISPLAY button. You can choose any four characters to create a channel label. To create channel labels: 1. Press TV to select the TV mode. 2. Select a channel you want to label. 3. Press MENU, then press or until the OPTION menu appears. 4. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight CH LABEL. 5. Press to display the CH LABEL menu. SET/CLEAR will be highlighted. 6.
Press INPUT to view a signal from another device connected to your TV, such as a VCR or DVD player. You can select ANT, VIDEO1, VIDEO2, VIDEO3 ColorStream HD1, ColorStream HD2, HDMI1, HDMI2 or PC, depending on which input jacks you used to connect your devices (see “Connecting your TV” on page 8.
Setting the ON timer This feature allows you to program the TV to turn on automatically at a set time. If you program the ON TIMER to “DAILY,” the TV will turn on every day at the same time to the same channel until you clear the ON TIMER. Note: After a power failure or disconnection of the power, the timer settings will be lost. To set the ON timer: (Example: Turning on the TV to channel 2 at 6:30 AM, DAILY) 1. Press TV to select the TV mode. 2.
INPUT DISPLAY 0-4 You can view 480i and 480p format programs in a variety of picture sizes—Natural, TheaterWide 1, TheaterWide 2, TheaterWide 3, and Full. The way the image displays in any of the picture sizes will vary depending on the format of the program you are viewing. Select the picture size that displays the current program the way that looks best to you.
TheaterWide 2 picture size (for letter box programs) • The picture is stretched the same amount both wider and taller (retains its original proportion.) • The top and bottom edges of the picture may be hidden. To view the hidden areas, see “Scrolling the TheaterWide picture” on the next page. Note: ABCDEFG---------------- If you select TheaterWide 2 or 3, the top and bottom edges of the picture may be hidden.
Introduction Scrolling the TheaterWide® picture (TheaterWide 2 and 3 only) INPUT DISPLAY 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 SCROLL. SETUP CLOSED CAPTION OFF TV C C A D VA N C E D PICTURE SIZE PICTURE SCROLL SELECT or to display the Scroll Adjustment mode. Pic Size S C RO L L A D J U S T M E N T 0 : ADJUST Menu/Enter 5.
Selecting the cinema mode When you view a DVD movie (3:2 pulldown processed) from a DVD player connected to the ColorStream (component video) inputs on the TV, smoother and more natural motion can be obtained by setting the CINEMA MODE to FILM. INPUT DISPLAY To set the CINEMA MODE to FILM: 1. Press TV to select the TV mode. 2. Press MENU, then press or until the SETUP menu appears. 3. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight CINEMA MODE.
The Closed Caption feature has two options: • Captions—An on-screen display of the dialogue, narration, and sound effects of programs and videos that are closed-captioned (usually identified as “CC”.) • Text—An on-screen display of information not related to the program, such as weather or stock data (if available in your viewing area.) Introduction Using the closed caption feature INPUT DISPLAY To view captions or text: 1. Press TV to select the TV mode. 2. Tune the TV to the desired program. 3.
Using the Long Life feature The long life settings (Reverse, White, Picture Shift, Side Panel color) help to reduce the risk of phosphor burn-in of the plasma screen. Reverse INPUT DISPLAY The picture is displayed alternately between positive image and negative image to reduce the risk of phosphor burn-in of the screen. This function is effective for a still pattern image. 1. Press TV to select the TV mode. 2. Press MENU, then press or to display the SETUP menu. 3.
Introduction Adjusting the picture Selecting the picture mode You can select from four picture modes—Sports, Standard, Movie, and Memory—as described in the following table: INPUT DISPLAY Mode Picture Quality SPORTS STANDARD MOVIE MEMORY Bright and dynamic picture (factory-set) Standard picture quality (factory-set) Movie-like picture setting (factory-set) Your personal preferences (set by you; see “Adjusting the picture quality”) Menu/Enter PICTURE MODE SPORTS S P O R T S / S TA N D A R D / M O V I
Using the CableClear® feature CableClear® reduces visible interference in your TV picture. This is useful when receiving a broadcast with a weak signal (especially a Cable channel) or playing a video cassette or disc damaged by repeated use. To turn on the CableClear® feature: 1. Press TV to select the TV mode. 2. Press MENU, then press or to display the PICTURE menu. 3. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight CableClear. 4. Press or to highlight ON. 5. Press EXIT to return to normal viewing.
INPUT DISPLAY Muting the sound Mute Press MUTE to temporarily turn off the sound. While the sound is off, the screen will display the word MUTE in the lower right-hand corner. To restore the sound, either press MUTE again or VOL +/–. Display Introduction Adjusting the sound Selecting stereo/SAP broadcasts The multi-channel TV sound (MTS) feature provides high-fidelity stereo sound.
Resetting your audio adjustments The RESET function returns your audio adjustments to the following factory settings: Bass ................. center (25) Treble ................. center (25) Balance .............. center (0) INPUT DISPLAY To reset your audio adjustments: 1. Press TV to select the TV mode. 2. Press MENU, then press or to display the AUDIO menu. 3. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight RESET, and then press .
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. If the broadcast is monaural, the SRS 3D effect will not work. INPUT DISPLAY AUDIO WOW SRS 3D FOCUS Tr u B a s s HDMI1 HDMI2 ON / OFF OFF OFF HDMI HDMI SELECT TV Connecting your TV To adjust the WOW feature: 1.
Selecting the audio languages When two or more audio languages are included in a digital signal, you can select one of the audio languages. INPUT DISPLAY To select the audio language: 1. Press TV to select the TV mode. 2. Press MENU, then press or to display the AUDIO menu. 3. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight AUDIO LANGUAGE, then press . 4. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the desired language, then press ENTER. 5. Press EXIT to return to normal viewing.
TV There are a number of picture settings you can adjust to optimize the performance of the TV in PC mode. PICTURE Menu AUDIO Menu Menu/Enter Example: Adjust the contrast. 1. Press TV to select the TV mode. 2. During PC mode, press MENU, then press PICTURE menu. 3. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight CONTRAST. 4.
Auto power off The TV will automatically turn off after approximately 15 minutes if it is tuned to a vacant channel or a station that completes its broadcast for the day and stops broadcasting on that channel. This feature does not work in video input mode. Understanding the Power Return feature If the power is cut off while you are viewing the TV and the power is resupplied, the Power Return feature will turn the TV on automatically.
Solution Unable to select a certain channel • The channel may be blocked by the V-Chip feature or CH LOCK feature, or erased with the add/erase feature. Cannot access signal input sources (VIDEO-1, VIDEO-2, VIDEO-3, ColorStream HD-1, ColorStream HD-2, HDMI-1, HDMI-2 and PC) and/or Channels 3 and 4 • Check the VIDEO LOCK feature. Multiple images • The station may have broadcast difficulties. Try another channel. Introduction Symptom • Use a highly directional outdoor antenna.
Specifications • This model complies with the specifications below. • Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. • This model may not be compatible with features and/or specifications that may be added in the future. Model 42HP66 50HP66 PDP size 42.32 in. diagonal (1,074.9 mm) (approx.) 49.95 in. diagonal (1,268.7 mm) (approx.
Limited United States Warranty (4) Labor service charges for set installation, setup, adjustment of customer controls, and installation or repair of antenna systems are not covered by this warranty. Reception problems caused by inadequate antenna systems, misaligned satellite dishes, cable television distribution, VCRs, DVD players/recorders, personal computer level IEEE-1394 devices, and any other connected signal source device are your responsibility. PLASMA TELEVISIONS PURCHASED IN THE U.S.A.
Limited Canadian Warranty for Toshiba Brand Plasma Television Models Toshiba of Canada Limited ("TCL") makes the following limited warranties to original consumers in Canada. THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES EXTEND TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER OR ANY PERSON RECEIVING THIS TOSHIBA BRAND PLASMA TELEVISION MODEL (the "TELEVISION(S)" or "Television(s)") AS A GIFT FROM THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER AND TO NO OTHER PURCHASER OR TRANSFEREE.
Limited Canadian Warranty No person, agent, distributor, dealer or company is authorized to change, modify or extend the terms of these warranties in any manner whatsoever. General Provisions If and to the extent that any provision of this limited warranty should generally be found to be unenforceable, the unenforceable provision shall be severed from the warranty and deemed not to form par t of the warranty. The remaining provisions of this warranty shall be and remain valid and enforceable.
National Service Division CableClear, ColorStream, TheaterWide and StableSound are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. GameTimer is a trademark of Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C.
