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O
WNER'S
Plasma Color TV
42WP48A
42WP48E
42WP48T
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 42WP48E provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your TOSHIBA dealer regarding this product. Model number: 42WP48T Serial number:...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Welcome to Toshiba 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 Check! 110 –... - Page 4 Introduction Important Safety Instructions (continued) Installation (continued) Do not place the TV in locations exposed to high humidity levels such as in a bathroom or close to a humidifier. This may cause a fire or an electric shock. Do not 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
Do not place hot objects or naked 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 (continued) Use (continued) Do not pull on the power cord when removing the plug from the wall outlet. Always hold the plug firmly when removing it. If the power cord is yanked, the cord may become damaged and fire or electric shock may occur. -
Page 7: Cleaning
Contact a service technician for inspection. 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 8: Important Information
Introduction Important information Important information About Permanent after-image • Due to the characteristics of a plasma screen, if the same image is displayed for an extended period of time, permanent after-image (image retention) in part of the screen may result. As a result of accumulative effect, brightness deterioration results. To prevent permanent after-image, it is recommended not to display the same image for an extended period of time, or in 14:9 or 4:3 mode (see page 20). -
Page 9: Getting Started
The exact type and positioning of the antenna will depend upon your particular area. Your Toshiba dealer or service personnel can best advise you on which antenna to use in your area. Before connecting the antenna cable, remove the back terminal cover (see page 11). -
Page 10: Exploring Your New Tv
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 44 - 46, 49. -
Page 11: Tv Back
TV back Before the connecting antenna, video and audio cables etc., remove the back terminal cover (squeeze tab and pull cover). TV back view Power cord* Wall outlet 110-240V AC 50/60 Hz * The exact power cord will vary according to the county or region. -
Page 12: Learning About The Remote Control
Sound mute [19] VCR : To control VCR DVD : To control DVD When in VCR or DVD mode: When in TV (Teletext) mode: (Only for Toshiba VCR/DVD To reveal concealed text players) To hold a wanted page to PAUSE... -
Page 13: Turning The Tv On
Getting started Turning the TV on To conserve energy it is recommended to turn your TV off and not to leave it in standby. Connect the power cord. 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 14: 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 button to select main menu headings. Press the button to select an item. Press the button to select or adjust setting. -
Page 15: Selecting A Language
Selecting a language Choose from seven different languages (English, Chinese (CS), Malay, Thai, Vietnamese, Russian and Arabic) for the on-screen display. Press the MENU button, then press the button to SET UP display the SET UP menu. Language English CALL Auto tuning Manual tuning Program sor ting... -
Page 16: 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 17 Manual tuning (continued) A. Program position selection B. Sound system (see page 51) C. Color system (see page 51) A : Automatic (factory set), P : PAL, S : SECAM N4 : NTSC4.43 (MHz), N3 : NTSC3.58 (MHz) CALL 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 18: Program Sorting
Getting started Programming channel memory (continued) 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 Ex.: To swap channel ABCD (Prog.1) for channel MNOP (Prog.4): Press the MENU button, then press the... -
Page 19: Watching Tv Programs
Getting started Watching TV programs Volume, Sound Mute, Changing program positions, program return, on-screen information To alter the volume: Press the + or – button TV right side view to raise or lower the volume. To mute the sound: Press the button. -
Page 20: 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 Press the button repeatedly to view the options available. -
Page 21: Picture Size/Position, Reset
Basic operation Picture size/position, Reset Picture size/position adjustments Adjustment to the size/position of the picture may be made to suit your viewing preferences. To adjust picture size/position: Press the MENU button, then CALL press the button to SET UP display the SET UP menu. Auto tuning Manual tuning Program sor ting... -
Page 22: Picture Quality Adjustment
Basic operation Picture quality adjustment Picture quality adjustment To select the picture mode: You can select the picture quality instantly among three preset modes and one user-set mode. • Press the button to select CALL the desired picture quality. Dynamic, Standard, Mild and Memory (user-set) can be selected cyclically. -
Page 23: To Activate The Digital Noise Reduction
To activate the Digital Noise Reduction If the receiving signal is weak and the picture is blurry, the picture may be improved when using this feature. Press the MENU button, then press the button to PICTURE display the PICTURE menu. Brightness CALL Color... -
Page 24: Sound Adjustment
Basic operation Sound adjustment Sound quality adjustment To adjust the sound quality: Press the MENU button, then press the button to SOUND display the SOUND menu. Bass Treble Balance Press the button to Speaker CALL select Bass, Treble or Balance. Auto MENU Back... -
Page 25: Mts (Multi-Channel Tv Sound) Setting
MTS (Multi-channel TV Sound) setting Setting the MTS mode: Auto mode The MTS Auto mode automatically recognize stereo/bilingual programs depending on the broadcast signal. CALL Press the MENU button, then press the button to SOUND display the SOUND menu. Bass Press the button to Treble... -
Page 26: Stereo/Bilingual Selection
Basic operation Sound adjustment (continued) Stereo/Bilingual selection To select the stereo programs: When a stereo program is received, Stereo appears. ABCD Stereo CALL Press the button to select the stereo/monaural mode. Stereo and Mono appear Stereo cyclically on the screen. Display Reception mode Stereo... -
Page 27: To Activate/Deactivate Bbe
To activate / deactivate BBE ® sound processor is the edge sound enhancement technology licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. You can enjoy a more natural sound with increased dynamic range of musical passages and improvement in speech intelligibility. Press the MENU button, then CALL press the button to... -
Page 28: Woofer Int./Ext. Mode, Bass Boost, Woofer System
Basic operation Sound adjustment (continued) Woofer Int./Ext. mode, Bass boost, Woofer system To select the woofer Int./Ext. mode: Press the MENU button, then press the button to display the SET UP menu. Press the button to AV connection CALL select AV connection, then External Woofer Fixed... -
Page 29: Using Tv's Features
Using TV’s features Input selection Input selection To select input source: Press and hold the button or (Press and hold) press the OK button on the TV right side view remote control until the video HDMI input mode list appears on the screen, then press the button to select appropriate input source (or press the... -
Page 30: Timer, To Activate Gray Screen
Using TV’s features Timer, To activate Gray screen Timer To select the timer menu: The Timer is especially useful if you want the TV to turn itself on or off after a Press the MENU button, then selected period of time. For example: If press the button to you want the set to turn itself on in 30... -
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 8 for the detail of the permanent after-image. There are 4 modes in the Long life setting; Picture shift, Side panel, Inverse, White pattern. The Picture shift mode and Side panel are effective against preventing the permanent after-image, and the Inverse mode and the White pattern mode are useful for mitigating the deterioration of the previously-generated permanent after-image. -
Page 32: Bridge Media Using
CIF 352 × 288 (0 X 8 fps) MPEG-1 Applicable Audio Format PCM/MPEG-1 Audio maximum capacity Audio Sampling Frequency 5 - 48 kHz • is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation. • is a trademark of SD Card Association. • is a trademark of Sony Corporation. -
Page 33: To Use The Bridge Media (Still Picture)
• The picture of the memory card insert in later will appear on the screen. • If you use this function for a purpose other than your private viewing or listening, it may infringe copyright laws. • You can also select BRIDGE MEDIA by pressing the button (see page 29). - Page 34 Using TV’s features BRIDGE MEDIA Using (continued) To use the BRIDGE MEDIA (still picture) (continued) To use the zoom mode: From the full screen picture, press the Y button to display the picture with a frame. Each time you press the Y button, the picture zooms as CALL follows: 2004-07-01 00:00:00 am...
- Page 35 To use the BRIDGE MEDIA (still picture) (continued) To select the information format: Each time you press the B button, the on-screen information will change as follows: CALL 2004-07-01 00:00:00 am AUT_0242.JPG 1280x960 EXIT EXIT MENU EXIT MENU To select the rotation picture format: Each time you press the G button, the picture rotates clockwise by 90°: Note:...
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Page 36: To Use The Bridge Media (Motion Picture)
Using TV’s features BRIDGE MEDIA Using (continued) To use the BRIDGE MEDIA (motion picture) To select the full screen motion picture and audio: Insert the SD Memory Card or Memory Stick card into the slot. Insert the SmartMedia card into the slot. CALL The index menu appears on the MEMORY CARD... - Page 37 To use the BRIDGE MEDIA (motion picture) (continued) To use the fast forward: Each time you press the G button, the on-screen picture will change as follows: 00:01:00 CALL 2004-07-01 00:00:00 am VCLP0006.MOV 640x480 EXIT 00:03:00 2004-07-01 00:00:00 am VCLP0006.MOV 640x480 EXIT MENU...
- Page 38 Using TV’s features BRIDGE MEDIA Using (continued) To use the BRIDGE MEDIA (motion picture) (continued) To use the rewind: Each time you press the R button, the on-screen picture will change as follows: 00:10:00 CALL 2004-07-01 00:00:00 am VCLP0006.MOV 640x480 EXIT 00:06:00 2004-07-01 00:00:00 am...
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Page 39: To Use The Bridge Media (Information)
Note that the operation is not guaranteed for all these memory cards shown in the table. Toshiba recommend that you back up the data on the memory card before use. (The data of the memory card may be lost by misuse or malfunction of the TV. -
Page 40: Viewing Teletext
Viewing teletext Teletext – Setting up The Teletext problems are not available for 42WP48T. 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 42. Teletext mode To select Teletext mode: Select a channel position with the desired teletext service. -
Page 41: About Teletext
Viewing teletext About Teletext Teletext general information 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 42: Teletext - Fast And List Modes
To change between FAST or LIST, see page 40. a 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. CALL Using LIST mode Press the... -
Page 43: 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 To display a page of teletext: Note: It will not be possible to change Press the button to display teletext. -
Page 44: Equipment Connections
Equipment connections Side connections You can connect a wide variety of auxiliary equipment via the phono sockets located on the left side of the panel (3). Connection example Please always refer to the owner’s manual of the equipment to be connected for full details. TV back view Left side view Camcorder with S-Video... -
Page 45: Back Connections
Equipment connections Back connections Connection example Woofer system with amplifier (see page 28) TV back view Audio system (see page 24, 27) (S-Video or Normal ) HDMI or DVI device (see page 49) Set Top Box VCR (Recording) DVD video player (with component video outputs) Computer... -
Page 46: Connecting A Computer
Equipment connections Connecting a computer Before connecting PC and audio cables, remove the back terminal covers (see page 11). An analog RGB (15 pin) computer cable can be connected. To connect a computer TV back view Computer Mini D-sub 15 pin Audio cable for PC-to-TV connection RGB PC cable... -
Page 47: Pc Setting
Equipment connections PC Setting • While in the PC input mode, you cannot select the Color, Tint, DNR and Black stretch in the PICTURE menu (see page 14). • While in the PC input mode, the Manual setting (see page 29) is not displayed. Picture size/position adjustments First press and hold the button until the video input mode list... -
Page 48: To Adjust Clock Phase And Sampling Clock/To Reset
Equipment connections PC Setting (continued) • 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 49: Connecting An Hdmi Or A Dvi Device
Equipment connections Connecting an HDMI or 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 50: 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 Solution TV will not turn on • Make sure the power cord is plugged in, then press •... -
Page 51: Broadcast System, Specifications
NTSC 4.43 (MHz) is used in special VCRs to playback NTSC recorded video tapes through PAL television equipment. Plasma Color Television Model 42WP48A, 42WP48E, 42WP48T Power source 110 - 240V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 370W, 1.8W (standby) - Page 52 (see page 4). • 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 YC/P 23566519...