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O
WNER'S
Plasma Color TV
42WP56A
42WP56E
42WP56T
M
ANUAL
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.
Model number:
Serial number:
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- Page 1 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. Model number: Serial number:...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba Plasma 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 can also use the controls on the TV if they have the same name as those on the remote control. -
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction Important Safety Instructions • Be sure to observe the following instructions and precautions to ensure safe use of this TV. • The exact power cord will vary according to the country or region. Installation Always connect the power plug to an electrical outlet equipped with A model: 220-240V, AC 50Hz, E model: 220-240V, AC 50/60Hz and T model: 110-240V, AC 50/60Hz. - Page 4 Introduction Important Safety Instructions Installation (continued) Never place the TV in an area exposed to high humidity levels, such as in a bathroom or close to a humidifier. This may cause a fire or an electric shock. 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.
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Page 5: Use
Never place hot objects or open flame sources, such as lighted candles or nightlights, on or close to the TV. High temperatures can melt plastic and lead to fires. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. -
Page 6: Service
Introduction Important Safety Instructions Use (continued) Never cut, break, modify, twist, bunch up or bent the cord or apply excessive force or tension to it. Never place heavy objects on the cord or allow it to overheat as this may cause damage, fire or electric shock. -
Page 7: Cleaning
Introduction Important Safety Instructions Important information Cleaning Always remove the power plug before cleaning. Do not use solvents such as benzine or thinner to clean the TV. – These solvents may distort the cabinet or damage its finish. – If rubber or vinyl products remain in contact with the TV for a long time, a stain may result. -
Page 8: Installation
• Dispose the TV depending on the related local rules or laws. Exemptions ■ Toshiba is not liable for any damage caused by fires, natural disaster (such as thunder, earthquake, etc.), acts by third parties, accidents, owner's misuse, or uses in other improper conditions. -
Page 9: Getting Started
Getting started Exploring your new TV • You can operate your TV using the buttons on the right side panel or the remote control. The back panel and left side panel provide the terminal connections to connect other equipment to your TV. See “Equipment connections” on pages 36 - 38. -
Page 10: Tv Back
Getting started Exploring your new TV TV back Before the connecting antenna, video and audio cables etc., remove the back terminal cover (squeeze tabs ( the figure below) and pull cover). TV back view (1) VIDEO 1 input terminals [37] (C1) COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT terminals [37] (C2) COMPONENT VIDEO... -
Page 11: Learning About The Remote Control
Stereo/bilingual selection [25] Mode switch : To control TV VCR : To control VCR DVD : To control DVD When in VCR or DVD mode: (Only for Toshiba VCR/DVD players) to PAUSE to EJECT to SKIP-REWIND to SKIP-FORWARD to PLAY... -
Page 12: Turning The Tv On, Selecting A Language
Getting started Turning the TV on, Selecting a language • Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. • To reduce the risk of permanent after-image, the Picture shift function activates by default, so that picture will move in a counterclockwise direction. •... -
Page 13: Learning About The Menu System
Getting started Learning about the menu system • We suggest you familiarize yourself with the display charts before using the menu system: • Press the MENU button to display menu, then press the • Press the button to select an item. •... -
Page 14: Programming Channel Memory
Getting started Programming channel memory • First, use the Auto tuning function to preset all the active channels in your area automatically. Then, arrange the preset channels with the Manual tuning function so that you can tune into only desired channels. •... - Page 15 Manual tuning (continued) CALL MENU EXIT MENU A. Program position selection B. Sound system (see page 43) C. Color system (see page 43) A : Automatic (factory set), P : PAL, S : SECAM N4 : NTSC 4.43 (MHz), N3 : NTSC 3.58 (MHz) If the color of a certain channel is abnormal, the automatic color system selection (A) may have malfunctioned, or sound system selection is wrong.
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Page 16: Program Sorting
Getting started Programming channel memory • This TV is capable of receiving a number of different channels depending upon where you live. • Program sorting is an easy way of storing each channel on the program position of your choice. Program sorting CALL MENU... -
Page 17: Watching Tv Programs
Getting started Watching TV programs Volume, Sound mute, Changing program positions, Program return, On-screen information TV right side view CALL MENU EXIT MENU Note: The program position selection change between different format channels takes several seconds. To alter the volume: Press the + or –... -
Page 18: Basic Operation
Basic operation Viewing the wide-screen picture format • This TV is capable of showing broadcasts in a number of formats. Depending on the type of broadcast being transmitted, you may select between Super live, Cinema, Subtitle, 14:9, Wide and 4:3. Picture size selection CALL MENU... -
Page 19: Picture Position, Reset
Basic operation Picture position, Reset Picture position adjustment CALL MENU EXIT MENU Notes: • When the picture format is in Wide or 4:3 mode, only the Horizontal position can be adjusted. • The picture position adjustment is not available for 720p/1080i input signals. Adjustment to the position of the picture may be made to suit your viewing preferences. -
Page 20: Picture Quality Adjustment
Basic operation Picture quality adjustment Picture quality adjustment CALL MENU EXIT MENU Notes: • In the PC input mode (see page 29), Color, Tint and Sharpness modes are not available. • The Tint may only be adjusted on a tape which has been recorded and played back on an NTSC VCR. -
Page 21: To Activate The Black Stretch
To activate the black stretch CALL MENU EXIT MENU This function increases the strength of dark areas of the picture which improves definition. From the Picture settings menu, press the button to select Black stretch. Press the button to select On or Off. Note: In the PC input mode ( see page 29 ), this mode is not available. -
Page 22: To Select The Color Temperature
Basic operation Picture quality adjustment To select the color temperature CALL MENU EXIT MENU (continued) You can change the tone of the picture by selecting from three preset color temperatures: Cool, Normal or Warm. Press the MENU button, then press the button to display the PICTURE menu. -
Page 23: To Adjust The Color Management
To adjust the color management CALL MENU EXIT MENU Notes: • If you select color management Off mode, this mode is not available. • In the PC input mode (see page 29), this mode is not available. You can adjust the picture color quality by selecting from 6 base color adjustments : Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Magenta, Cyan. -
Page 24: Sound Adjustment
Basic operation Sound adjustment MTS (Multi-channel TV Sound) setting CALL MENU EXIT MENU Setting the MTS mode: Auto mode The MTS Auto mode automatically recognize stereo/bilingual programs depending on the broadcast signal. Press the MENU button, then press the button to display the SOUND menu. -
Page 25: Stereo/Bilingual Selection
Stereo/bilingual selection CALL MENU EXIT MENU To select the stereo programs: When a stereo program is received, Stereo appears. Press the button to select the stereo/monaural mode. Stereo and Mono appear cyclically on the screen. To select the bilingual programs: When a bilingual program is received, Dual appears. -
Page 26: To Select The Audio Output
Basic operation Sound adjustment To select the audio output CALL MENU EXIT MENU (continued) With the Audio output function “Variable”, you can use the TV’s remote controller to adjust the sound volume of the external audio system connected (see page 37). To select the sound volume from AUDIO OUT terminals: Press the MENU button, then press the display the SET UP menu. -
Page 27: To Use The Wow Surround Sound
To use the WOW surround sound CALL MENU EXIT MENU Notes: • If the broadcast is monaural, the SRS 3D effect does not work. ® • WOW, SRS and symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. • WOW technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. -
Page 28: Woofer Internal/External Mode, Bass Boost, Woofer System
Basic operation Sound adjustment Woofer Internal/External mode, Bass boost, Woofer system CALL MENU EXIT MENU Note: The Bass Boost effect is active only when the sound outputs from the speaker or the external woofer system. (continued) To select the woofer Internal/External mode: Press the MENU button, then press the display the SET UP menu. -
Page 29: Using Tv's Features
Using TV’s features Input selection Input selection TV right side view MENU EXIT MENU Notes: • To return to the TV mode from the PC input mode, press the button. • When the component video input, HDMI 1, HDMI 2 or PC input mode is selected, the MONITOR output terminals (see page 37) output audio signal only. -
Page 30: Timer, Gray Screen, Auto Format
Using TV’s features Timer, Gray screen, Auto format To select the timer menu The Timer is especially useful if you want the TV to turn itself on or off after a selected period of time. Activation of the Timer is indicated by the green “... -
Page 31: Long Life Setting
Using TV’s features Long life setting • The Long life setting allows you to prevent or mitigate the permanent after-image on the screen. See page 7 for the detail of the permanent after-image. • There are 4 modes in the Long life setting; Picture shift, Side panel, Inverse, White pattern. •... -
Page 32: Viewing Teletext
Viewing teletext Teletext – Setting up • This TV has a multi-page teletext memory, which takes a few moments to load and it offers two ways of viewing Teletext FAST and LIST which are explained on page 34. Teletext mode CALL MENU EXIT... -
Page 33: About Teletext
Viewing teletext About Teletext Teletext general information CALL MENU EXIT MENU button: Pressing the button once will bring up the teletext screen. Press again to superimpose the teletext over a normal broadcast picture. Press again to return to normal TV mode. You need to return to normal viewing if you wish to change channels. -
Page 34: Teletext - Fast And List Modes
3-digit page number or pressing the corresponding colored button. For further information on your particular text system(s), see the broadcast teletext index page or consult your local Toshiba dealer. Using LIST mode Press the button to access teletext. -
Page 35: Teletext - Control Buttons
Viewing teletext Teletext – Control buttons • Below is an introduction to the teletext buttons on your remote control and their functions. Teletext buttons on the remote control Note: It will not be possible to change program position while in Teletext mode, you will have to cancel the teletext first by pressing the button to return to a normal TV picture. -
Page 36: Equipment Connections
Equipment connections Side connections • You can connect a wide variety of auxiliary equipment via the terminals located on the left side of the panel Connection example Please always refer to the owner’s manual of the equipment to be connected for full details. TV back view Camcorder with S-Video •... -
Page 37: Back Connections
Equipment connections Back connections Connection example Woofer system with amplifier (see page 28) (S-Video or Normal ) Set Top Box DVD video player (with component video outputs) • Before connecting any external equipment, turn off all main power switches. • Before connecting any external equipment, remove the back terminal cover (see page 10). •... -
Page 38: Connecting A Computer
Equipment connections Connecting a computer • Before connecting PC and audio cables, remove the back terminal covers (see page 10). • An analog RGB (15 pin) computer cable can be connected. To connect a computer Computer Connect a PC cable from the computer to the RGB/PC terminal on the back of the TV. The following signals can be displayed: •... -
Page 39: Pc Setting
Equipment connections PC setting • This mode may not be available for some signals or if no signal is received. • In the PC input mode, you cannot select the Color, Tint, Sharpness, Black stretch, MPEG NR and DNR in the PICTURE settings menu, Color management and Cinema mode (see page 13). -
Page 40: To Adjust Clock Phase And Sampling Clock/To Reset
Equipment connections PC setting • If the clock phase, which synchronize the PC signal and Plasma display, is not optimized, the picture will blur. This function enables you to adjust clock phase and display a clear picture. • If the sampling clock does not synchronize with the dot clock frequency of the PC, blurred picture detail will occur, or screen width will change, or drift patterns in vertical lines may be apparent. -
Page 41: Connecting An Hdmi And A Dvi Device
Equipment connections Connecting an HDMI and a DVI device • This TV is not intended for connection to and should not be used with a PC. • When turnning on your electronic components, turn on the TV first, and then the HDMI or DVI device. •... -
Page 42: Reference Section
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 Symptom TV will not turn on No picture, no sound No sound, picture OK Poor sound, picture OK Poor picture, sound OK Poor reception of broadcast channels... -
Page 43: Broadcast System, Specifications
Power source Power consumption Dimensions Mass (Weight) Television system (Antenna input) Country or region 42WP56A, 42WP56E, 42WP56T 42WP56A 220V - 240V AC, 50 Hz 42WP56E 220V - 240V AC, 50/60 Hz 42WP56T 110V - 240V AC, 50/60 Hz 315W, 0.5W (standby) -
Page 44: Specifications
• Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. • Never service or remodel the TV by yourself. It may expose you to a fire hazard or dangerous voltages. TOSHIBA CORPORATION (continued) 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p (50/60 Hz), 1080i (50/60 Hz) (These signal formats are converted to match the number of pixels of the plasma panel.)