The model number and serial number are on the back of your display. Record these numbers in the spaces below. Refer to these numbers whenever you communicate with your Toshiba dealer about this display.
WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. The lightning flash with arrow-head within a triangle is intended to tell the user that parts inside the product are a risk of electric shock to persons.
Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2) Keep these instructions. The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3) Heed all warnings. All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4) Follow all instructions. All operating and use instructions should be followed. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
Dear TOSHIBA Customer Welcome to the TOSHIBA family of customers. We hope that you will have many years of enjoyment from your new Wide Plasma Display. To obtain maximum benefit from your set, please read these Instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for future reference. Retain your purchase receipt also, and note the model number and serial number of your set in the space provided on the front cover of these instructions.
Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ....................................... 3 FCC STATEMENT ........................................................... 6 Safety Precautions ......................................................... 7 Accessories .................................................................... 9 Accessories Supplied .................................................... 9 Optional Accessories .................................................... 9 Remote Control Batteries .......
FCC STATEMENT FCC STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Safety Precautions WARNING Setup Do not place the Wide Plasma Display on sloped or unstable surfaces. The Wide Plasma Display may fall off or tip over. • Do not place any objects on top of the Wide Plasma Display. If water spills onto the Wide Plasma Display or foreign objects get inside it, a short-circuit may occur which could result in fire or electric shock. If any foreign objects get inside the Wide Plasma Display, please consult an Authorized Service Center. • Do not cover the ventilation holes.
Safety Precautions CAUTION This Wide Plasma Display is for use only with the following optional accessories. Use with any other type of optional accessories may cause instability which could result in the possibility of injury. (All of the following accessories are manufactured by TOSHIBA Corporation) ................................................... PSS501 • Speakers.................................................... Pedestal PTS501 • .................. Wall-hanging bracket (vertical) PWB501 • ........
Accessories Accessories Supplied Check that you have the Accessories and items shown Operating Instruction book Remote Control Transmitter EUR646527 Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter (AA(R6) Battery × 2) INPUT SURROUND VOL N R PICTURE SOUND SET UP PICTURE POS. /SIZE PC ASPECT OFF TIMER PLASMA DISPLAY RCA-BNC adapter plug × 4 Speaker Wire × 2 Ferrite core Note: From the factory, these adapters have already been put on the rear input terminals.
Remote Control Batteries Requires two AA batteries. 1. Turn the transmitter face down. Press and slide off the battery cover. 2. Install the batteries as shown in the battery compartment. (Polarity + or – must match the markings in the compartment). 3. Replace the cover and slide it back in until the lock snaps. Two "AA" size Helpful Hint: For frequent remote control users, replace old batteries with Alkaline batteries for longer life.
Basic Controls INPUT R - STANDBY G POWER ON Main Power On/Off Switch Power Indicator The Power Indicator will light. Power-OFF .... Indicator not illuminated (The unit will still consume some power as long as the power cord is still inserted into the wall outlet.) Stand-by .... Red Power-ON ..... Green • – VOL + Input button (VIDEO (S-VIDEO)/COMPONENT, RGB/PC Mode Selection) Push the “INPUT” button to select VIDEO(S-VIDEO)/COMPONENT or RGB/PC input signal modes sequentially.
Connections SPEAKER connectors (L) SPEAKER connectors (R) – Cable fixing bands Secure any excess cables with bands, as required.
Connections Speaker connection When connecting the speakers, be sure to use only the optional accessory speakers. Refer to the speaker installation manual for details on speaker installation. 1 Make sure to use the supplied ferrite core speaker cables to connect the speakers. Other types of speaker cable are not suitable. Remove the tubes from the ends of the speaker cables. 2 Speakers (Optional accessories) 3 1 2 AV Input connection Connect the signal source equipment (see pages 14 to 17).
Connections AV Input connection VIDEO signal connection (VCR) R Audio OUT L Video OUT VIDEO Video input to BNC connector RCA-BNC video cable AUDIO 2×RCA audio cables Audio input to L/R connectors L AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO R AV IN (VCR) R Audio OUT L Video OUT VIDEO RCA video cable AUDIO Video input to BNC connector RCA-BNC adapter plug (supplied) 2×RCA audio cables Audio input to L/R connectors 14
Connections COMPONENT/RGB Input connection Component signals (Y, PB, PR) connection DVD Player L AUDIO VD R Audio OUT L HD PB PB/CB/B Y/G R DVD (Y,PB, PR) OUT Y PR/CR/R COMPONENT/RGB IN PR RCA-BNC adapter plug (supplied) Y, PB, PR 3×RCA video cables AUDIO 2×RCA audio cables Audio input to L/R connectors Notes: (1) Change the “COMPONENT/RGB-IN” setting in the “SET UP” menu to “Y/PB/PR”. (see page 30, 32) (2) Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set.
Connections PC Input connection COMPUTER AUDIO PC IN POWER / R - STANDBY INPUT — VOL + G POWER ON Gender changer (if necessary) D-sub 15p RGB PC cable Ferrite core (supplied) Less than 7 7/8" (20 cm) Audio 1/8" (3mm) stereo plug Connect a cable which matches the audio output port on the computer. Notes: (1) Computer signals which can be input are those with a horizontal scanning frequency of 15.5 to 110 kHz and vertical scanning frequency of 48 to 120 Hz.
Connections SERIAL connection The SERIAL port is used when the Wide Plasma Display is controlled by a computer. COMPUTER SERIAL 6 1 RS-232C cable 7 2 8 3 9 4 5 Pin layout for RS-232C D-sub 9p Notes: (1) Use the RS-232C cable to connect the computer to the Wide Plasma Display. (2) The computer shown is for example purposes only. (3) Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set.
Power ON/OFF and Input Signal Selection Power ON/OFF Connecting the plug to the Wall Outlet Push the POWER switch on the Wide Plasma Display to turn the set on POWER-ON Power Indicator: Green Example: The screen below is displayed for a while after the Wide Plasma Display is turned on. (setting condition is an example.) R - STANDBY INPUT – VOL When the POWER is turned on for the first time, the LANGUAGE selection screen is displayed.
Power ON/OFF and Input Signal Selection Select the Input Signal INPUT Press the INPUT button to select the input video signal desired from equipment such as a VCR which has been connected to the Wide Plasma Display.
On-Screen Menu Display from Remote Control To PICTURE adjust menu (see page 28) PICTURE NORMALIZE NORMAL PICTURE MENU PICTURE BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT SHARPNESS COLOR TEMP ADVANCED SETTINGS STANDARD 0 0 0 0 0 NORMAL ON INPUT SURROUND NORMALIZE VOL RETURN ADJUST SELECT N R To ADVANCED SETTINGS menu (see page 29) ADVANCED SETTINGS NORMALIZE NORMAL BLACK EXTENSION W/B HIGH R W/B HIGH B W/B LOW R W/B LOW B GAMMA PICTURE 0 0 0 0 0 SOUND SET UP PICTURE POS. /SIZE ASPECT 2.
On-Screen Menu Display from Remote Control To SOUND adjust menu (see page 26) SOUND NORMALIZE AUDIO MENU BASS TREBLE BALACE SURROUND To SIGNAL screen for VIDEO (see page 31) NORMAL STANDARD 0 0 0 ON [ VIDEO ] SIGNAL 3D Y/C FILTER (NTSC) COLOR SYSTEM AUTO (4:3 ) NORMALIZE ON AUTO NORMAL RETURN ADJUST SELECT To SIGNAL screen for COMPONENT (see page 32) [ COMPONENT ] SIGNAL CLAMP POSITION 1 Press to select “SIGNAL” To SET UP menu (see page 30) menu.
ASPECT Controls The Wide Plasma Display will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its maximum size, including wide screen cinema format picture. ASPECT INPUT VOL N R SOUND SET UP PICTURE POS. /SIZE PC ASPECT OFF TIMER PLASMA DISPLAY 22 NORMAL AUTO SURROUND PICTURE ASPECT button The aspect mode changes each time the ASPECT button is pressed. ZOOM FULL JUST Notes: (1) During RGB and PC input signal modes, the mode switches between “NORMAL” and “FULL” only.
ASPECT Controls Picture Mode Explanation NORMAL mode will display a 4:3 picture at its standard 4:3 size. 4 NORMAL NORMAL 3 4 ZOOM mode magnifies the central section of the picture. 16 ZOOM ZOOM 3 4 9 FULL mode will display the picture at its maximum size but with sight elongation.
Adjusting PICTURE POS./SIZE Adjusting screen 1 ASPECT Press to select the screen mode to adjust (see page 23). INPUT 2 SURROUND PICTURE POS. /SIZE Press to display the PICTURE POS./ SIZE menu. VOL N R Press to select H-POS/H-SIZE/V-POS/ V-SIZE/CLOCK PHASE. PICTURE During “VIDEO” and “COMPONENT” input signal modes. During “RGB” and “PC” input signal modes. PICTURE POS./SIZE PICTURE POS.
Adjusting PICTURE POS.
SOUND Adjustment 1 Press the SOUND 2 Select to adjust each item. button to display the SOUND menu. INPUT Press to select the desired adjustment menu. SURROUND VOL Select the desired level by listening to the sound. N PICTURE R SOUND SET UP PICTURE POS S BASS Adjusts low sounds SOUND NORMALIZE AUDIO MENU BASS TREBLE BALACE SURROUND TREBLE Adjusts high sounds BALANCE Adjusts left and right volumes NORMAL STANDARD 0 0 0 ON NORMALIZE ADJUST RETURN STANDARD Emits the original sound.
SURROUND Controls SURROUND INPUT SURROUND Button The benefits of surround sound are enormous. You can be completely enveloped in sound; just as if you were at a concert hall or cinema. The surround setting switches on and off each time the SURROUND button is pressed. ON SURROUND OFF VOL N R PICTURE SOUND SET UP SURROUND PICTURE POS. /SIZE PC ASPECT ON Note: The surround settings are stored separately for each SOUND mode (AUTO, STANDARD).
PICTURE Adjustments 1 2 PICTURE PICTURE Press the PICTURE button on the Remote Control to display the PICTURE menu. NORMALIZE NORMAL PICTURE MENU PICTURE BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT SHARPNESS COLOR TEMP ADVANCED SETTINGS Select to adjust each item. Press to select the menu to adjust. STANDARD 0 0 0 0 0 NORMAL ON NORMALIZE ADJUST Select the desired level by looking at the picture behind the menu. Press the left modes.
PICTURE Adjustments Item Effect Adjustments PICTURE Less More BRIGHTNESS Darker Brighter Adjusts for easier viewing of dark pictures such as night scenes and black hair. Adjusts slightly to a lighter color. COLOR Less TINT (NTSC only) Selects the proper brightness and density for the room. More Adjusts skin color. Reddish Greenish Displays a sharp image. SHARPNESS Less More Notes: (1) “COLOR” , “TINT” and “SHARPNESS” settings cannot be adjusted for “RGB” and “PC” input signal modes.
SET UP for Input Signals COMPONENT/RGB IN SELECT Select to match the signals from the source connected to the COMPONENT/RGB input terminals. Y, PB, PR signals “COMPONENT” R, G, B, HD, VD signals “RGB” 1 SET UP Press to display the SET UP menu screen. INPUT Press to select the “COMPONENT/RGB IN SELECT”. 2 SURROUND Press to select the desired mode. VOL N SET UP R COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT RGB SIGNAL ENGLISH (US) OSD LANGUAGE RETURN PICTURE SOUND SELECT SET UP COMPONENT PICTURE POS.
SET UP for Input Signals COLOR SYSTEM / AUTO Select SIGNAL from the “SET UP” menu during VIDEO (S-VIDEO) input signal mode. (“SIGNAL [VIDEO]” menu is displayed.) SET UP COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT RGB Press to select the “COLOR SYSTEM” or “AUTO”. SIGNAL OSD LANGUAGE Press to select each function. ENGLISH (US) RETURN SELECT Press If the picture image becomes unstable: With the system set on Auto, under conditions of low level or noisy input signals the image may in rare cases become unstable.
SET UP for Input Signals Select SIGNAL from the “SET UP” menu during RGB or PC input signal mode. Press to select each item. [ COMPONENT ] SIGNAL CLAMP POSITION Press to adjust. The following operation methods are the same for both the SIGNAL [RGB] and SIGNAL [PC]. [ RGB ] SIGNAL H&V SYNC NARROW PULL-IN RANGE CLAMP POSITION H-FREQ. 31.5 kHz V-FREQ. 60.0 Hz [ PC ] SIGNAL H&V SYNC NARROW PULL-IN RANGE CLAMP POSITION H-FREQ. 31.5 kHz V-FREQ. 60.
Troubleshooting Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below. Symptoms Picture Checks Sound Electrical Appliances Cars/Motorcycles Fluorescent light Interference Noisy Sound Volume (Check whether the mute function has been activated on the remote control.) Normal Picture No Picture No Sound No Sound Not plugged into AC outlet. Not switched on.
Specifications 50HP81 Power Source Power Consumption 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz Normal use Stand-by condition Power off condition Plasma Display panel Contrast Ratio Brightness Capability Screen size Max. Amps 5.5 A 2.4 W 0.7 W Drive method AC type 50-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio 3000:1 (Panel only) 500 cd / m2 (As a set) 300 cd / m2 1106 mm (W) × 622 mm (H) × 1269 mm (diagonal) No.
Specifications 50HP81 Accessories Supplied Remote Control Transmitter Batteries RCA-BNC adapter plug Ferrite core Speaker Wire EUR646527 2 × AA Size 4p 1p 1 sets Optional Supplied Speakers Pedestal Wall-hanging bracket (vertical) PSS501 PTS501 PWB501 Wall-hanging bracket (angled) PWB502 Dimensions (W × D × H) 47.6” (1210 mm) × 28.5” (724 mm) × 3.9” (98mm) 3.9" (98 mm) 28.5" (724 mm) 47.6" (1210 mm) POWER / R - STANDBY INPUT – VOL + G POWER ON Weight (Mass) approx. 99.
– IMPORTANT – Limited United States Warranty Products purchased in the U.S.A. and used in Canada are not covered by these warranties. Products Purchased in Canada and used in the U.S.A. are not covered by these warranties. Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc. (“TACP”) and Toshiba Hawaii Inc. (“THI”) make the following limited warranties.
– IMPORTANT – LIMITED CANADIAN WARRANTY Products purchased in Canada and used in the U.S.A. are not covered by these warranties. Products purchased in the U.S.A.and used in Canada are not covered by these warranties.
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