Toshiba 32 154W manual

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    3 Contents SETTING UP Safety precautions – Some do’s and don ’ts for you to be aware of 4 Installation and important information 5 The remote control – an at-a-glance guide 6 Connecting external equipment – a guide to connecting external equipment to the back of the television 7 Connecting a computer – connecting a computer to the back [...]

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    4 Safety P recautions 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 [...]

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    5 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. Place on a sturdy platform, the mounting surface should be flat and steady . It must be [...]

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    6 The remote control UP Simple at-a-glance reference of your remote control. Re move the back cover to reveal the battery compartment and make sure the batteries are inserted the right way round. Suitable battery types for this remote are AAA, IEC R03 1.5V . Do not combine a used, old battery with a new one or mix battery types. Remove dead batteri[...]

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    7 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. It is designed for best performance with 1080i and 1080p high-definition video signals but will also accept and display 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p and 720p signals. NOTE: For 1080p[...]

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    8 Connecting a computer the back of your television Computer Audio cable for PC to television connection (not supplied) Conversion adaptor if required (not supplied) RGB PC cable (not supplied) Mini D- sub 15 pin connector Before connecting any external equipment, turn off all main power switches. If there is no switch remove the mains plug from th[...]

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    9 Controls and input connections If the RED LED is unlit check that the mains plug is connected to the power supply . If the picture does not appear press i on the remote control, it may take a few moments. To put the television into Standby press i on the remote control, the GREEN active standby LED will appear ( see ‘Software Upgrade’ section[...]

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    10 T uning Digital 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. T o set up the television use the buttons on the remote control as detailed on page 6. EXIT Cancel AUTO TUNING P rogress P rog. Name T ype UHF Quality 70 CBBC Ch[...]

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    Use e or f to move through the list to select a programme then press OK to view . 3 11 NOTE: As new services are broadcast it will be necessary to re-tune the television in order to view them. Digital auto tuning The television will start to search for all available stations. Y ou must allow the television to complete the search. When the search is[...]

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    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. 12 Digital programme sorting , manual tuning With the list of stations now showing use e or f to highlight the station you want to move and press x . The selected station will be moved to the right of t[...]

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    13 T uning Analogue mode for the first time The Quick Setup feature will tune all analogue channels currently available in the area. T o put the television into AT V mode press the A/D button. Manual tuning P rog. Channel Station 1 C22 BBC1 2 C28 BBC2 3 C25 ITV 4 C32 CH4 5 C68 6 C69 OK Select Sort MENU Back EXIT W atch TV 3 4 2 Using z or x select [...]

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    Manual tuning P rog. Channel Station 0 C60 1 C22 BBC1 2 C28 BBC2 3 C25 ITV 4 C32 CH4 5 C69 OK Select Sort MENU Back EXIT Wa tch TV 4 Pre ss x to select System and use f or e to change if required. Then press x to select Search . Pre ss f or e to begin the search. The search symbol will flash. 14 Analogue manual tune Pre ss OK to select. If the prog[...]

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    Using Auto tuning 1 2 3 4 5 To set up the television using Auto tuning , press MENU and use z or x to select the SET UP menu. Y ou must allow the television to complete the search. When the search is complete the television will automatically select programme position 1. This may not be a clear picture, so the station order can be changed ( see &ap[...]

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    Manual tuning P rog. Channel Station 1 C22 BBC1 2 C28 BBC2 3 C25 ITV 4 C32 CH4 5 C68 6 C69 OK Select Sort MENU Back EXIT Wa tch TV 16 Analogue programme skip, sorting programme positions Pre ss MENU and repeat from Step 2 or press EXIT . Each programme position has to be individually selected. T o turn Programme skip off , repeat the procedure for [...]

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    Bass, T reble and Balance 4 5 In digital mode, press MENU and using e highlight TV setup then press OK . Use z or x to select SOUND . In analogue mode, press MENU and z or x to select SOUND . 1 2 3 The sound controls are accessible in digital and analogue modes, as are most of the televisions features. SOUND Dual Dual 1 Bass 0 T reble 0 Balance 0 W[...]

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    2/2 SOUND Speaker On Bass boost On Bass boost level 70 MENU Back EXIT W atch TV 18 Sound controls continued, SRS WOW™ sound effects, dual, stable sound ® SRS WOW ™ sound effects SRS WOW™ is a suite of audio effects which use the stereo signals being broadcast to produce enhanced sound from the television ’s speakers. If mono sound is broad[...]

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    SUBTITLE When subtitles are included on a letterbox format broadcast, this setting will raise the picture to ensure that all the text is displayed. SUBTITLE 19 Widescreen viewing 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 [...]

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    PC Exact Scan Wide Super Live 2 Cinema 2 4:3 Super Live 1 Cinema 1 Subtitle 14:9 20 Widescreen viewing continued 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. W[...]

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    PICTURE Picture settings OK 3D Colour management Off Base colour adjustment Active Backlight Control On Cinema mode On MENU Back EXIT Wa tch TV 2/2 21 Picture controls To return to the original factory settings select R eset in the Picture position menu and press OK . Picture position – analogue only The picture position may be adjusted to suit p[...]

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    22 Picture controls continued DNR enables you to ‘soften ’ the screen representation of a weak signal to reduce the noise effect. DNR – Digital Noise Reduction Select DNR from the Picture settings menu. 1 Use z or x to adjust. The differences may not always be noticeable (for the best result use lower settings as picture quality can be lost i[...]

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    Base colour adjustment Hue Saturation Brightness Red +2 +6 +4 Green 0 0 0 Blue 0 0 0 Y ellow 0 0 0 Magenta 0 0 0 Cyan 0 0 0 Reset OK MENU Back EXIT Wat ch TV PICTURE Picture settings OK 3D Colour management On Base colour adjustment OK Active Backlight Control On Cinema mode On MENU Back EXIT W atch TV 23 Picture controls continued Pre ss f and e t[...]

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    24 Picture controls continued 1/2 SET UP Language English Country UK Auto tuning OK Manual tuning OK Antenna Amplifier On AV connection OK MENU Back EXIT W atch TV In the PICTURE menu press e to select Cinema mode . 1 Pre ss z or x to select On or Off . NOTE: When a DVD with subtitles is being played this mode may not work correctly . 2 If there ar[...]

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    FUNCTION Te l etext Auto. P anel lock On Auto format On 4:3 stretch Off Blue screen On Side panel 1 MENU Back EXIT W atch TV FUNCTION T eletext Auto. P anel lock Off Auto format On 4:3 stretch On Blue screen On Side panel 1 MENU Back EXIT Wa tch TV FUNCTION T eletext Auto. P anel lock Off Auto format On 4:3 stretch Off Blue screen On Side panel 1 M[...]

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    26 The timers Pre ss e to select the Sleep timer . Use the number buttons to set the required time. For example, to switch the television off in one and a half hours enter 01:30, or press z or x to increase/decrease in steps of 10 minutes. Pre ss EXIT to finish. This feature will set the television to go to a specific channel at a certain time. It [...]

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    27 Digital on- screen information and P rogramme Guide When viewing in digital mode, the on-screen information and programme guide give access to programme details for all available channels. The details of the programme will have been added to the screen. Press OK to save. 5 Information Select information by pressing , the information screen will [...]

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    28 Digital settings – parental control 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. P ARENT AL CONTROL Mode ON Change Pin OK MENU Back EXIT Wa t ch TV P ARENT AL CONTROL Mode ON Change PIN OK MENU Back EXIT W atch TV[...]

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    Select MENU Back P age Up Page Down Lock all Unlock all FAV OURITE AND LOCKED PROGRAMMES P rog. T ype Name Fav -1 -2 -3 -4 1 BBC ONE 2 BBC TWO 3 ITV1 4 Channel 4 5 Five 6 ITV2 Select MENU Back P age Up Page Down Select all Deselect all FAV OURITE AND LOCKED PROGRAMMES P rog. T ype Name Fav -1 -2 -3 -4 1 BBC ONE 2 BBC TWO 3 ITV1 4 Channel 4 5 Five 6[...]

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    L OCAL OPTIONS Country UK Local Options ENGLISH Audio Language ENGLISH Audio Output PCM Subtitles OFF Local Time Settings 11:19 MENU Back EXIT W atch TV 30 Digital settings continued – audio languages, audio output, subtitles, reset tv , common interface This feature allows a programme or film to be viewed with a choice of soundtrack language, pr[...]

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    31 Digital settings continued – software upgrade SOFTWARE UPGRADE V ersion 0.5 Auto upgrade ON Search for New Software OK MENU Back EXIT W atch TV This feature can be used to check the version of software currently installed. V ersion If Auto upgrade is selected the software will automatically update as each version becomes available, provided th[...]

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    32 PC settings – picture position, clock phase, sampling clock, reset 3 3 Use z or x to adjust until the picture clears. In the SET UP menu press e until PC Setting is highlighted. Pre ss OK to select, then e to highlight Clock phase . Use z or x to adjust until the picture clears. 1 2 The Clock phase matches the PC signal with the LCD display . [...]

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    1/2 SET UP Language English Country UK Auto tuning OK Manual tuning OK Antenna Amplifier On AV connection OK MENU Back EXIT Wa tch TV Input selection and AV connections 33 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 record[...]

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    AV connection PC/HDMI1 audio PC HDMI1 audio Digital EXT1 output DTV EXT2 input AV EXT2 output DTV W oofer Internal MENU Back EXIT Wat ch TV AV connection PC/HDMI1 audio HDMI1 HDMI1 audio Auto. EXT1 output DTV EXT2 input AV EXT2 output DTV W oofer Internal MENU Back EXIT W atch TV 1/2 SET UP Language English Country UK Auto tuning OK Manual tuning O[...]

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    FUNCTION T eletext Auto. P anel lock Off Auto format On 4:3 stretch Off Blue screen On Side panel 1 MENU Back EXIT Wat ch TV 35 Analogue text services – setting up, 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 Fa[...]

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    Pre ss T to access the index/initial page. The one displayed is dependant on the broadcaster . R emember to cancel text before changing channels – press the 6 / / 7 button twice.  36 Analogue text services – control buttons, Digital interactive services Below is a guide to the functions of the remote control text buttons. Enter the page numb[...]

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    Below are the answers to some of the most common queries. For more information go to www .toshiba.co.uk A Check the television is not in standby mode. Check the mains plug and all mains connections. Why is there no sound or picture? Q A Check the volume has not been turned down or that sound mute has not been selected. Why is there a picture but no[...]

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    A The programme is currently being broadcast with an English soundtrack only . Why is the soundtrack in English when a different audio language has been selected? Q 38 Q uestions and A nswers continued A Good performance of text depends on a good strong broadcast signal. This normally requires a roof or loft aerial. If the text is unreadable or gar[...]

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    39 Q uestions and A nswers continued Cleaning the screen and cabinet… T urn off the power , clean the screen and cabinet with a soft, dry cloth. W e recommend that you do not use any proprietary polishes or solvents on the screen or cabinet as this may cause damage. Disposal… The following information is only for EU-member states: The use of th[...]

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    40 Notes For your own records C3000D Eng OM 28/1/07 6:01 pm Page 40[...]

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    41 Information Before connecting any external equipment, turn off all main power switches. If there is no switch remove the mains plug from the wall socket. Pi n assignment for RGB/PC terminal Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal name 1R 9 N C 2G 10 Ground 3B 1 1 N C 4 NC (not connected) 12 NC 5N C1 3H - sync 6 Ground 14 V -sync 7 Ground 15 NC 8 Grou[...]

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    42 Specifications and accessories DV B- T Broadcast systems/channels UK UHF 21-68 F rance VHF 05-10 (VHF 01-05) UHF 21-69 Germany VHF 05-12 UHF 21-69 Switzerland VHF 05-12 UHF 21-69 Italy VHF 05-12 (D ,E ,F ,G,H,H1,H2) UHF 21-69 Spain UHF 21-69 Video Input PA L, SECAM, NTSC 3.58/4.43 External connections EXT1 Input/Output 21-pin SCART RGB, A/V Sele[...]