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Contents SETTING UP Safety precautions – Some do’s and don’ts for you to be aware of Installation and important information The remote control – an at-a-glance guide Connecting external equipment – a guide to connecting external equipment to the back of the television Connecting an HDMI or DVI device to the HDMI input Connecting a computer – connecting a computer to the HDMI terminal on the back of the television Using the controls – switching on the television, standby, using the remote control, using the
Safety Precautions This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken to obtain the best results and for safety to be assured. Please read the points below for your own safety. They are of a general nature, intended to help with all electronic consumer products and some points may not apply to the goods you have just purchased. DO NOT REMOVE ANY FIXED COVERS AS THIS WILL EXPOSE DANGEROUS AND 'LIVE' PARTS.
Installation and important information Where to install Locate the television away from direct sunlight and strong lights, soft, indirect lighting is recommended for comfortable viewing. Use curtains or blinds to prevent direct sunlight falling on the screen. Sturdy tie (as short as possible) Place on a sturdy platform, the mounting surface should be flat and steady.
The remote control Simple at-a-glance reference of your remote control. For On/Standby mode Sound Mute Number buttons To select input from external sources, analogue or digital TV. To return to the previous programme To switch between TV, Radio and Favourite programmes when in digital mode To display the digital on-screen Programme Guide On-screen Menus To exit Menus When using menus the arrows move the cursor on the screen up, down, left or right.
Connecting external equipment Before connecting any external equipment, turn off all main power switches. If there is no switch remove the mains plug from the wall socket. HDMI INPUT SOCKETS VIDEO INPUT (EXT4) COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT (EXT3) SCART 2 (EXT2) SCART 1 (EXT1) *a decoder could tellite be Digital Sa or any other er. compatible decod FIXING STRAP CABLE HOLDER Decoder* The cable ho lder can be used for aerial, media record er and audio cables.
Connecting an HDMI or DVI device to the HDMI input The HDMI input on the television receives digital audio and uncompressed digital video from an HDMI source device, or uncompressed digital video from a DVI (Digital Visual Interface) source device. This input is designed to accept HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital-Content Protection) program material in digital form from EIA/CEA-861-D–compliant [1] consumer electronic devices (such as a set-top box or DVD player with HDMI or DVI output).
Connecting a computer With the HDMI connection, you can watch your computer’s display on the television and hear the sound from the televisions speakers. Connecting a PC to the HDMI Terminal the back of your television HDMI-to-DVI adaptor cable Computer Audio cable for PC to television connection (not supplied) PLEASE NOTE: It is possible that some PCs when connected may not display correctly. Some PC models cannot be connected to this television.
Using the Controls Whilst all the necessary adjustments and controls for the television are made using the remote control, the buttons on the television may be used for some functions. COMMON INTERFACE The Common Interface is for a Conditional Access Module (CAM). Contact a service provider.
Tuning the television for the first time Before switching on the television put your decoder and media recorder to Standby if they are connected and ensure the aerial is connected. To set up the television use the buttons on the remote control as detailed on page 6. 1 Press the button, the Quick Setup screen will appear. This screen will appear the first time that the television is switched on and each time Reset TV is selected. i Auto Tuning ATV Prog.
DTV auto tuning, auto programme update, manual tuning, analogue switch off NOTE: As new services are broadcast it will be necessary to re-tune the television in order to view them. Auto Tuning Auto Programme Update Auto tuning will completely re-tune the television and can be used to up date the channel list. It is recommended that Auto tuning is run periodically to ensure that all new services are added. All current programmes and settings, i.e. favourites and locked programmes, will be lost.
DTV programme sorting, programme skip NOTE: When the television is switched off the mode being viewed at the time will automatically be selected when the television is switched back on. Programme Sorting Programme Skip The station order may be changed to suit personal preference. This feature allows the setting of channels that will be skipped when using P and P . However, skipped channels can still be accessed by direct number entry. 1 Press MENU and select the SETUP menu.
ATV manual tuning The television can be tuned-in manually using ATV Manual Tuning. For example: if the television cannot be connected to a media recorder/decoder with a SCART lead or to tune-in a station on another System. Use S and R to move across the screen and select any of these ATV Manual Tuning options, then P and Q to adjust the settings. Programme System Colour system Skip Signal Class Channel Searching Manual Fine Tuning Station Programme: The number to be pressed on the remote control.
ATV manual tuning (continued), programme skip, programme sort Manual tuning Station: VCR 0 9 A I C 60 0 V C R Press OK to store. 10 Repeat for each programme position you want to tune or, press MENU to return to the list of channels and select the next number to tune. 11 Press EXIT when you have finished. 12 To name external equipment, e.g. DVD on EXT2, to select 2, then select Manual press Setting from the SET UP menu.
General controls, time display (ATV only), stereo/bilingual transmissions Stereo and Bilingual Transmissions Selecting Programme Positions If stereo or dual language broadcasts are transmitted the word Stereo or Dual will appear on the screen each time programme positions are changed, disappearing after a few seconds. If the broadcast is not in stereo the word Mono will appear. To select a programme position use the numbered buttons on the remote control.
Sound controls, bass, treble and balance, dual (ATV only), stable sound®, bass boost Sound Controls Stable Sound® Volume The Stable Sound feature limits high volume levels on the TV speakers, preventing the extreme changes in volume that can occur when channels are changed or a programme switches to a commercial. j j + to adjust the volume. Press —– or Sound Mute Press k once to turn the sound off and again to cancel. Bass, Treble and Balance 1 Select the SOUND menu.
Widescreen viewing Depending on the type of broadcast being transmitted, programmes can be viewed in a number of formats. button repeatedly to select between Wide, Super Live 2, Cinema 2, 4:3, Super Live 1, Press the Cinema 1, Subtitle and 14:9. { SUPER LIVE 1 This setting will enlarge a 4:3 image to fit the screen by stretching the image horizontally and vertically, holding better proportions at the centre of the image. Some distortion may occur.
Widescreen viewing (continued) WIDE Use this setting when watching a widescreen DVD, widescreen video tape or a 16:9 broadcast (when available). Due to the range of widescreen formats (16:9, 14:9, 20:9 etc.) black bars may be visible on the top and bottom of the screen. 4:3 Use this setting to view a true 4:3 broadcast. NATIVE Native will appear in the list when using equipment connected via HDMI. This setting will show the picture without over scan.
Picture controls Most of the picture controls and functions are available in both digital and analogue modes. PLEASE NOTE: features not available will be greyed out. Picture Position Backlight The picture position may be adjusted to suit personal preference and can be particularly useful for external inputs. Adjusting the Backlight can improve the clarity of the screen when viewing. 1 1 In the SETUP menu press Q until Picture Position is highlighted.
Picture controls (continued) Picture Preferences Cinema mode This television offers the choice of personalising the picture style. Press to view the different styles available: If there are lines or jagged edges in the film or programme being viewed, selecting Cinema mode can help correct this by smoothing out the picture. m Dynamic, Standard, Mild and Movie are preset options and effect many features/settings within the television. Settings can be personalised as detailed below.
Picture controls (continued) 3D Colour Management Active Backlight Control When 3D Colour Management is selected it allows the ‘Base colour adjustment’ feature to become available. When Active Backlight Control is activated it will automatically optimise the backlighting levels for dark scenes. 1 In the PICTURE menu press Q to select 3D Colour Management. 2 Press S or R to select On or Off.
Picture controls (continued), panel lock Automatic Format (Widescreen) Side Panel Adjustment When this television receives a true Widescreen picture and Auto Format is On, it will automatically be displayed in Widescreen format, irrespective of the television’s previous setting. The Side Panel feature lightens or darkens the band each side of the screen when in 4:3 or 14:9 format. This helps prevent image retention of the band and can also make viewing in bright or dark conditions more comfortable.
The timers Programme Timer (DTV only) Sleep Timer This feature will set the television to go to a specific channel at a certain time. It can be used to view a particular programme, or by setting the mode to daily or weekly, can be used to view a series of programmes. The television can be set to turn itself off after a certain time. 1 1 Press MENU and S or R to select the TIMER menu. Press MENU and S or R to select the TIMER menu.
DTV on-screen information When viewing in digital mode, the on-screen information gives access to programme details for all available channels. Information 1 On-screen Information Icons Select information by pressing i+ , the information screen will appear giving details of the channel and programme currently being viewed. Icons will appear on the Information screen giving details about the programmes being broadcast.
DTV programme guide When viewing in digital mode, the programme guide gives access to programme details for all available channels. Guide Select the on-screen guide by pressing GUIDE, the guide screen will appear highlighting details of the channel and programme currently being viewed. This may take a few moments to appear. 1 l w 1 Tues • Wed 2 • Thu 3 • Fri 4 • Sat 5 • Sun 6 • Mon 7 • Tue 8 All Channels 1 BBC ONE w 13:00 BBC News ...
DTV Settings – setting the PIN code In order to prevent viewing of unsuitable films and programmes, channels and menus can be locked. These can then only be accessed with a security code PIN when in digital mode. PIN Setting Setting the PIN PIN Setting 1 Press MENU and R to select the SETUP menu. 2 Press Q to select DTV Settings then press OK. SETUP Language Country Auto Tuning English AV Connection Use Q to select PIN Setting then press OK.
DTV Settings – favourite programmes, locked programmes, TV/radio mode 1 Selecting Favourite Programmes Locking Programmes Programme Options creates a list of the digital channels that are watched most. Four lists can be created, these can be a mixture of television and radio programmes. Locking programmes stops the viewing of digital channels. The PIN must be set before programmes can be locked. 1 From the DTV Settings menu press Q to select Programme Options and press OK.
DTV settings – subtitles, audio languages, common interface Subtitles Audio Languages When in digital mode this feature will show subtitles on the bottom of the screen in the selected language provided they are being broadcast. This feature allows a programme or film to be viewed with a choice of soundtrack language, provided they are currently being broadcast. 1 From the SETUP menu press Q to select DTV Settings. 2 Press OK, then press P and Q to highlight Subtitle.
Software upgrade Version Searching for New Software This feature can be used to check the version of software currently installed. If preferred, software upgrades can be searched for manually using Search for New Software. 1 From the SETUP menu press P or Q to select System Information. SETUP Picture Position 2 1 2/2 In the SETUP menu press P or Q to select Software Upgrade.
Input selection and AV connections Defining the INPUT and OUTPUT sockets so that the television recognises connected equipment. See page 7 for a clear view of the back connection recommendations. Most media recorders and decoder send a signal through the SCART lead to switch the television to the correct Input socket. 2 With S or R select either AV or S-VIDEO as the required input for EXT2.
ATV text services – selecting modes, general information, Auto and LIST modes This television has a multi-page text memory, which takes a few moments to load. It offers two Modes of viewing text – Auto will display Fastest, if available. LIST will store your four favourite pages. The sub-page being viewed will be highlighted, as the television loads any additional sub-pages the page numbers will appear in the bar indicating that they have loaded.
ATV text services – control buttons DTV interactive services Below is a guide to the functions of the remote control text buttons. T select a page whilst viewing a 8/9 Tonormal picture: To display the index/initial page: T Press to access the index/initial page. The one displayed is dependant on the broadcaster. / , a normal Enter the page number then press picture will be displayed. The television will indicate when the page is present by displaying the page number at the / / top of the screen.
Questions and Answers Below are the answers to some of the most common queries. For more information go to www.toshiba.co.uk Q A Why is there no sound or picture? Why is the VCR/DVD picture in black and white? Q A What else can cause a poor analogue picture? 1 Select the ATV Manual Tuning menu. Highlight the station and press OK, then press R to select Manual Fine Tuning. 2 Using P or Q adjust to get the best picture and sound. Press OK and then EXIT.
Questions and Answers (continued) Q A Why is the digital channel locked? The channel has been locked in Programme Options (see 'Digital Settings' section). Q A A Programme Options list has been selected (see 'Favourite Programmes' section), set the feature to All Channels or change channels by using the number buttons.
Questions and Answers (continued) Q A Why is there no sound or picture when in HDMI mode? Q A Why is the Parental Control setting greyed out? Make sure that the cables used have the HDMI logo on them ( ). Some early HDMI equipment may not work properly with the latest HDMI television products, due to new standard adoption. Try setting Lip Sync to Off. This feature is not available in the UK. Cleaning the screen and cabinet… Turn off the power, clean the screen and cabinet with a soft, dry cloth.
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Specifications and accessories DVB-T Broadcast systems/channels UK UHF 21-68 Broadcast systems/channels PAL-I UHF UK21-UK69 Stereo France VHF 05-10 (VHF 01-05) UHF 21-69 PAL-B/G UHF E21-E69 VHF E2-E12, S1-S41 Visible Screen Size (approx.
