OWNER'S MANUAL Wide Plasma Display Owner's Record 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.
Important Information Precautions Warnings and Safety Precaution Please read this manual carefully before using your TOSHIBA plasma display and keep the manual handy for future reference. The TOSHIBA plasma display is designed and manufactured to provide long, trouble-free service. No maintenance other than cleaning is required. Use a soft dry cloth to clean the panel. Never use solvents such as alcohol or thinner to clean the panel surface.
Recommendations to avoid or minimize phosphor burn-in NOTE: When you connect a computer to this display, attach the supplied ferrite cores. If you do not do this, this display will not conform to mandatory FCC standards. To attach the ferrite cores: Set the ferrite cores on both ends of the DVI cable (not supplied), and both ends of the power cable (supplied). Close the lid tightly until the clamps click. Use the band to fasten the ferrite core (supplied) to the DVI cable.
Contents Important Information ...................................... 2 OSD Controls ................................................. 20 Menu Operations ................................................... 20 Picture Settings Menu ............................................. 22 Adjusting the picture ................................................. 22 Setting the picture mode according to the brightness of the room .............................................. 23 Setting the color temperature ...........
How to Attach Options to the Plasma Display You can attach your optional mounts or stand to the plasma display in one of the following two ways: Drawing A • While it is upright. (See Drawing A) • As it is laid down with the screen face down (See Drawing B). Lay the protective sheet, which was wrapped around the display when it was packaged, beneath the screen surface so as not to scratch the screen face. • This device cannot be installed on its own. Be sure to use a stand or original mounting unit.
Introduction Contents of the Package Introduction to the 42HP82 Plasma Display TOSHIBA’s 42HP82 Plasma Display is a seamless blend of cutting-edge visual technology and sophisticated design. At 42 inches, with a 16:9 aspect ratio, the 42HP82 certainly makes a big impression. However, at a mere 3.5 inches/ 89 mm thin, the display’s sleek techno-art lines blend in well with your environment.
Part Names and Function Front View PROCEED PROCEED 7 DOWN VOLUME UP DOWN VOLUME UP LEFT /- RIGHT / + INPUT SELECT / EXIT RIGHT/ + LEFT/ - 6 POWER/STANDBY INPUT SELECT / EXIT 5 3 2 4 q Power Turns the display’s power on and off. y VOLUME DOWN and UP Adjusts the volume. Functions as the CURSOR (▲/ ▼) buttons in the On-Screen Display (OSD) mode. e POWER/STANDBY indicator When the power is on ............................. Lights green. When the power is in the standby mode ... Lights red.
Rear View/ Terminal Board VIDEO 1 AUDIO 1 DVD1/HD1 VIDEO 1 L ( MONO ) Y AUDIO 2 VIDEO 2 L ( MONO ) D R AUDIO 2 DVD1 / HD1 AUDIO 1 VIDEO 2 L ( MONO ) R Y CB / PB CR / PR L ( MONO ) R RGB 1 RGB2 /DVD2 / HD2 R / CR / PR G/Y / VIDEO 3 C B / PB F C R / PR R B / CB / PB HD AUDIO 3 VD L ( MONO ) RGB 1 R CONTROL LOCK ON RGB 3 ( D i g i t a l RGB ) / OFF REMOTE CONTROL G EXTERNAL CONTROL AC IN LEFT R / CR / P R SPEAKERS MUST HAVE MORE THAN 7WATT RATING IMPEDANCE 6 OHM RGB2/DVD2/
Remote Controller w RGB/PC Press this button to select RGB/PC as the source. The available sources depend on the setting of “BNC SELECT”. RGB: → RGB/PC1 → RGB/PC2 → RGB/PC3 → RGB/PC1 → RGB/PC3 COMP. or VIDEO: RGB/PC can also be selected using the INPUT SELECT button on the display. e DVD / HD Press this button to select DVD/HD as the source. The available sources depend on the setting of “BNC SELECT”. RGB or VIDEO: HD/DVD/DTV COMP.
!2 WIDE The type of broadcast is detected automatically, and the recommended wide screen is set. Battery Installation and Replacement Insert the 2 “AAA” batteries, making sure to set them in with the proper polarity. !3 DISPLAY Displays the source settings on the screen. 1.Press and open the cover. !4 OFF TIMER Activates the off timer for the unit. !5 Remote control signal transmitter Transmits the remote control signals.
Using the wired remote control mode Connect the supplied remote cable to the remote controller’s remote jack and the “REMOTE CONTROL” terminal on the display. When the cable is connected, the mode automatically switches to wired remote control. When the wired remote control mode is used, the remote controller can be operated even if no batteries are loaded. Operating Range • Use the remote controller within a distance of about 23ft / 7 m.
Installation To video inputs on the plasma display VCR VIDEO 1 AUDIO 1 DVD1 /HD1 Y AUDIO 2 VIDEO 2 L ( MONO ) L ( MONO ) R CB / PB CR / PR IBM VGA or Compatibles R RGB 1 RGB2 /DVD2 /HD2 R / CR / PR G/Y / VIDEO 3 B / CB / PB Signal cable (supplied) To Mini D-Sub 15 pin connector on the plasma display HD AUDIO 3 VD L ( MONO ) R CONTROL LOCK RGB 3 ( D i g i t a l RGB ) ON / OFF REMOTE CONTROL EXTERNAL CONTROL DVD Player Personal computer with a digital RGB output 12
Connecting Your PC Connecting Your VCR Connecting your PC to your plasma display will enable you to display your computer’s screen image for an impressive presentation. The plasma display supports the signals described on page 43. To connect a PC or compatible graphics adapter: Use common RCA cables (not provided) to connect your VCR to your plasma display. To make these connections: 1. Turn off the power to your plasma display and VCR. 2.
External Speaker Connections VIDEO 1 AUDIO 2 DVD1 /HD1 AUDIO 1 VIDEO 2 L ( MONO ) R Y CB / PB CR / PR L ( MONO ) R RGB 1 RIGHT RGB2 / DVD2 / HD2 R / CR / PR LEFT G/Y / VIDEO 3 B / CB / PB HD AUDIO 3 VD L ( MONO ) R CONTROL LOCK RGB 3 ( D i g i t a l RGB ) ON /OFF REMOTE CONTROL EXTERNAL CONTROL AC IN RIGHT LEFT External speakers (optional) may be connected to the plasma display to reproduce sound from VIDEO, DVD or RGB signal sources.
Pin Assignments and Signal Levels for 15-pin RGB (Analog) 5 4 3 2 Pin No.
Basic Operations POWER DIGITAL ZOOM To turn the unit ON and OFF: Digital zoom specifies the picture position and enlarges the picture. 1. Plug the power cord into an active AC power outlet. 1. Press the POINTER button to display the pointer. ( 2. Press the POWER ON button to turn on the unit. ) To change the size of the picture: Press the ZOOM+ button and enlarge the picture. The pointer will change to resemble a magnifying glass.
OFF TIMER To cancel the off timer: To set the off timer: The off timer can be set to turn the power off after 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. 1. Press the OFF TIMER button twice in a row. 2. The off timer is canceled. 1. Press the OFF TIMER button to start the timer at 30 minutes. OFF TIMER 0 2. Press the OFF TIMER button to the desired time. 3. The timer starts when the menu turns off.
WIDE Operations Watching with a wide screen (manual) JUST size screen With this function, you can select one of four screen sizes. When watching VCR’s or DVD 1. Press the WIDE button on the remote controller. 2. Within 3 seconds ... Press the WIDE button again. The picture is expanded in the horizontal and vertical directions at different ratios. • Use this for watching normal video programs (4:3) with a wide screen.
Watching computer images with a wide screen Information Supported resolution See page 43 for details on the display output of the various VESA signal standards supported by the display. Switch to the wide screen mode to expand the 4:3 image to fill the entire screen. 1. Press the WIDE button on the remote controller. 2. Within 3 seconds ... Press the WIDE button again.
OSD(On Screen Display) Controls Menu Operations 5. The change is stored until you adjust it again. The OSD window is displayed with respect to the screen as shown on the diagram. 6. Repeat steps 2–5 to adjust an additional item, or press the EXIT button on the remote controller to return to the main menu. • Depending on the screen’s mode, the OSD may be displayed differently. In the explanation, the OSD section is shown close up. Note: The main menu disappears by pressing the EXIT button.
Main menu Sub menu Functions PICTURE CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS SHARPNESS COLOR TINT PICTURE MODE COLOR TEMP NR Adjusts the contrast. Adjusts the brightness. Adjusts the sharpness. Adjusts the color. Adjusts the tint. Sets the picture mode according to the VIDEO environment and image software. Adjusts the color temperature and white balance. Reduces noise visible in image.
Picture Settings Menu 4. Once the adjustment is completed ... Press the EXIT button to return to the main menu. Adjusting the picture The contrast, brightness, sharpness, color and tint can be adjusted as desired. To close the main menu, press the EXIT button once more. Note: If “CAN NOT ADJUST” appears ... When trying to enter the PICTURE submenu, make sure PICTURE MODE is set to MEMORY.
Setting the picture mode according to the brightness of the room There are four picture modes that can be used effectively according to the environment in which you are viewing the display. 4. Once the adjustment is completed ... Press the EXIT button to return to the main menu. To close the main menu, press the EXIT button once more. Information Example: Setting the “THEATER” mode Types of picture modes MEMORY ........ The last picture adjustments are stored here. THEATER ........
Setting the color temperature Use this procedure to set color tone produced by the plasma display. 4. Once the setting is completed... Press the EXIT button to return to the main menu. To close the main menu, press the EXIT button once more. Example: Setting “1” (See chart at right) Press the PROCEED button on the remote controller to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... Information Setting the color temperature 1 ...................... High (bluer) 2 .........................
Adjusting the color to the desired quality Use this procedure to adjust the white balance for bright pictures and dark pictures to achieve the desired color quality. 4. Press the PROCEED button. The “WHITE BALANCE” screen appears. 5. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select “RED-GAIN.” WHITE BALANCE GAIN Example: Adjusting the “WHITE BALANCE” RED GREEN Press the PROCEED button on the remote controller to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... BLUE BIAS RED GREEN 1.
Reducing noise in the picture Use these settings if the picture has noise due to poor reception or when playing video tapes on which the picture quality is poor. 4. Once the setting is completed ... Press the EXIT button to return to the main menu. To close the main menu, press the EXIT button once more. Example: Setting “NR-3” Information NR • “NR” stands for Noise Reduction. • This function reduces noise in the picture.
Sound Settings Menu To continue adjusting the sound ... Repeat from step 2. Adjusting the treble, bass and left/right balance The treble, bass and left/right balance can be adjusted to suit your tastes. 4. Once the adjustment is completed ... Press the EXIT button to return to the main menu. To close the main menu, press the EXIT button once more. Example: Adjusting the bass Note : If “CAN NOT ADJUST” appears... Set “AUDIO INPUT” on the OPTIONS menu correctly.
3. Adjust using the and buttons. Screen Settings Menu Adjusting the Position, Size, Fine Picture, Picture Adj The position of the image can be adjusted and flickering of the image can be corrected. Example: Adjusting the vertical position in the normal mode V–POSITION Press the PROCEED button on the remote controller to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... • If neither the or button is pressed within 5 seconds, the current setting is set and the previous screen reappears. 1.
Function Settings Menu Information Setting the on-screen display When using the display for presentations, etc., the display can be set so that the input source, screen mode, etc., do not appear. Adjusting the Auto Picture ON ................... The Picture ADJ and Fine Picture adjustments are made automatically. OFF ................. The Picture ADJ and Fine Picture adjustments are made manually. Example: Turning the on-screen display mode off Adjusting the position of the image V-POSITION ...
Adjusting the position of the menu display Use these operations to adjust the position of the menus that appear on the screen. 3. To adjust the position... Adjust using the and buttons. OSD Example: Adjusting the position of the menu display Press the PROCEED button on the remote controller to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... FUNCTION : ON OSD ADJ. : 2 POWER MGT : OFF GRAY LEVEL : 3 CINEMA MODE : ON RGB3 ADJ. : 1 LONG LIFE 1.
Setting the power management for computer images This energy-saving (power management) function automatically reduces the monitor’s power consumption if no operation is performed for a certain amount of time. Information Power management function • The power management function automatically reduces the display’s power consumption if the computer’s keyboard or mouse is not operated for a certain amount of time.
POWER/STANDBY indicator Power management POWER/STANDBY Power management mode indicator operating status Description Turning the picture back on On Green Not activated. Horizontal and vertical synchronizing signals are present from the computer. Picture already on. Standby Orange Activated. No horizontal synchronizing signals are sent from the computer. Operate the keyboard or mouse. The picture reappears immediately. No vertical synchronizing signals are sent from the computer.
Setting the picture to suit the movie The film image is automatically detected and projected in an image mode suited to the picture. [NTSC, PAL, PAL60, 480I (60Hz), 525I (60Hz), 576I (50Hz), 625I (50Hz), 1035I (60Hz), 1080I (60Hz) only] Setting the gray level for the sides of the screen Use this procedure to set the gray level for the parts on the screen on which nothing is displayed when the screen is set to the 4:3 size.
Setting RGB3 ADJ. When the picture input from the RGB3 input terminal is distorted, select the most appropriate setting from among “1,” “2,” and “3.” Reducing burn-in of the screen The brightness of the screen, the position of the picture, positive/negative mode and screen wiper are adjusted to reduce burn-in of the screen. Example: Setting “2” Example: Setting “PLE” to “LOCK” Press the PROCEED button on the remote controller to display MAIN MENU on the screen, then...
Setting the time for “INVERSE” Set the “INVERSE” or “WHITE” display time and the “WAITING TIME.” 5. Once the setting is completed... Press the EXIT button to return to the FUNCTION menu. To close the main menu, press the EXIT button twice. Example: Setting so that the INVERSE mode starts in 30 minutes and proceeds for one and a half hours. Information Perform Steps 1-2 on Page 34, then... PLE AUTO .............. The brightness of the screen is adjusted automatically to suit the picture quality.
Setting the time for “SCREEN WIPER” Set the “SCREEN WIPER” operation time, “WAITING TIME,” and “SPEED.” The 2nd line of the “WORKING TIME”: → 0M ↔ 3M ↔ 6M ↔ 9M ↔ ... ↔ 57M ← The 1st line of the “WAITING TIME”: Example: Setting so that the SCREEN WIPER mode starts in 30 minutes and proceeds for one and a half hours. → 0H ↔1H ↔ 2H ↔ 3H ↔ ... ↔ 12H ← The 2nd line of the “WAITING TIME”: → 0M ↔ 3M ↔ 6M ↔ 9M ↔ ... ↔ 57M ← Perform Steps 1-2 on Page 34, then... 6. Once the setting is completed...
Resetting to the default values Use these operations to restore all the picture adjustments, audio settings, to the factory default values. Refer to page 21 for items to be reset. The 2nd line of the “WORKING TIME”: → 0M ↔ 3M ↔ 6M ↔ 9M ↔ ... ↔ 57M← The 1st line of the “WAITING TIME”: → 0H ↔1H ↔ 2H ↔ 3H ↔ ... ↔ 12H← Press the PROCEED button on the remote controller to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... The 2nd line of the “WAITING TIME”: → 0M ↔ 3M ↔ 6M ↔ 9M ↔ ... ↔ 57M← 1.
Options Settings Menu Information Setting the allocation of the audio connectors Setting the AUDIO 1, 2, and 3 connectors to the desired input. AUDIO INPUT A single audio input cannot be selected as the audio channel for more than one input terminal. Restoring the factory default settings Select “RESET” under the function menu. Note that this also restores other settings to the factory defaults.
Setting the BNC connectors Select whether to set the input of the 5 BNC connectors to RGB, component or video. Example: Set the BNC SELECT mode to “COMP.” Setting a computer image to the correct RGB select screen With the computer image, select the RGB Select mode for a moving image such as (video) mode, wide mode or digital broadcast. Press the PROCEED button on the remote controller to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... Example: Setting the “RGB SELECT” mode to “MOTION ” 1.
Setting high definition images to the suitable screen size Use this procedure to set the number of vertical lines of the input high definition image to 1035 or 1080. Information RGB SELECT modes One of these 6 modes must be selected in order to display the following signals correctly. AUTO .............. Automatically selects the suitable mode for the specifications of input signals as listed in the table “Computer input signals supported by this system” on page 43. STILL ..............
Information Menu Setting the language for the menus The menu display can be set to one of seven languages: Chinese, English, German, French, Swedish, Italian or Spanish. Checking the frequencies, polarities of input signals, and resolution Use this function to check the frequencies and polarities of the signals currently being input from a computer, etc. Example: Setting the menu display to “DEUTSCH” Press the PROCEED button on the remote controller to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then...
Setting the video signal format Use these operations to set the video signal format. 4. Once the setting is completed ... Press the EXIT button to return to the main menu. To close the main menu, press the EXIT button once more. Example: Setting the video signal format to “3.58 NTSC” The color system is set to “3.58 NTSC.” Press the PROCEED button on the remote controller to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then...
Table of Signals Supported Supported resolution • When the screen mode is NORMAL, each signal is converted to a 768 dots 768 lines signal. (Except for *2,*4) • When the screen mode is FULL, each signal is converted to a 1024 dots 768 lines signal.
*1 Only when using a graphic accelerator board that is capable of displaying 852 480. *2 Display only 640 lines with the screen center of the vertical orientation located at the center. *3 The picture is displayed in the original resolution. The picture will be compressed for other signals. *4 The aspect ratio is 5:4. This signal is converted to a 720 dots 768 lines signal. *5 Normally the RGB select mode suited for the input signals is set automatically.
Troubleshooting If the picture quality is poor or there is some other problem, check the adjustments, operations, etc., before requesting service. Symptom Checks Picture is disturbed. • Is a connected component set directly in Sound is noisy. front or at the side of the display? Remote control operates erroneously. The remote controller does not work.
Specifications Color Reproduction Signals Synchronization Range Input Signals Input Terminals RGB Visual 1 (Analog) Visual 2 (Analog) Visual 3 (Digital) Video Visual 1 Visual 2 Visual 3 DVD/HD/DTV Visual 1 Visual 2 Audio External Control Sound output Power Supply Current Rating Power Consumption Dimensions 1.18" (30) 41.3" (1048) 2.32" (59) 36.1" (918) Horizontal : 15.5 to 93.8 kHz (automatic : step scan) Vertical : 50.0 to 120 Hz (automatic : step scan) RGB, NTSC (3.58/4.
FCC STATEMENT MODEL:42HP82 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.
Limited United States Warranty for Wide Plasma Display Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc. (“TACP”) and Toshiba Hawaii, Inc. (“THI”) make the following limited warranties to original consumers in the United States. THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES EXTEND TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER OR ANY PERSON RECEIVING THIS PLASMA DISPLAY AS A GIFT FROM THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER AND TO NO OTHER PURCHASER OR TRANSFEREE. PRODUCTS PURCHASED IN THE U.S.A. AND USED IN CANADA ARE NOT COVERED BY THESE WARRANTIES.
Limited Canada Warranty for Wide Plasma Display How to Obtain Warranty Services If, after following all of the operating instructions in this manual and checking the “Troubleshooting” section, you find that service is needed: (1) To find the nearest TCL Authorized Service Depot, visit TCL’s web site: www.toshiba.ca. (2) Present your bill of sale or other proof of purchase to the Authorized Service Depot. Authorized TCL Service Depot personnel will come to your home when warranty service is required.
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