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  • Page 1

    (E) 42HP83 42HP83 Plasma Color Television O WNER'S M ANUAL Owner's Record The model number and serial number are on the back of your TV. Record these numbers in the spaces below. Refer to these numbers whenever you communicate with your Toshiba dealer about this TV. Model number: 42HP83 Serial number: Introduction Connecting y our TV Usin[...]

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    (E) 42HP83 2 Child Saf ety It Makes A Diff erence W here Y our T V Stands Congratulations on y our purchase! As you enjoy y our new T V , keep these safety tips in mind: Th e Issue  If you are like most consumers, you have a TV in your home. Many home s, in fact, have more than one TV .  T he home theater entertainment experience is a growing[...]

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    (E) 42HP83 3 Installation, Car e, and Service Installation F ollow these recommendations and precautions and heed all warnings when installing your T V: 16) Never modify this equipment. Changes or modifications may void: a) the warranty , and b) the user’s authority to operate this equipment under the rules of the Federal Communications Commissio[...]

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    (E) 42HP83 4 30 )W hile it is thundering, do not touch the connecting cable s or apparatus. 31 )F or added protection of your TV from lightning and power surges, always unplug the power cord and disconnect the antenna from the TV if you leave the T V unattended or unused for long periods of time. 32) During normal use, the TV may make occasional sn[...]

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    (E) 42HP83 5 Important notes about y our Plasma T V T he f ollowing symptoms are not signs of malfunction but technical limitation. Ther efor e T ACP/TH I /TCL disclaims any r esponsibility for these symptoms. 1) Plasma display radiates infrared rays. It may affect other infrared communication equipment under cer tain operating condition. 2) Plasma[...]

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    6 (E) 42HP83 Introduction ................................................................ 7 W elcome to T oshiba ......................................................... 7 S upplied accessories ......................................................... 7 N ote Regar ding Quick Connect Guide ........................ 7 Exploring your new TV ........[...]

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    7 (E) 42HP83 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F Intr oduction W elcome to T oshiba Congratulations! Y ou have purchased one of the finest Plasma TVs on the market. The goal of this manual is to guide you through setting up and operating your T oshiba TV as q[...]

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    8 (E) 42HP83 Introduction L/MONO L/MONO AUDIO S-VIDEO VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 COLOR STREAM HD-2 COLOR STREAM HD-1 VIDEO VIDEO R L L R L AUDIO R P B P R Y ANT-1 ANT-2 OUT VAR AUDIO IN IN IN OUT OUT TheaterLink DVI/HDCP AUDIO IN DVI/HDCP IN ANT ( 75 ) P B P R Y L AUDIO R AUDIO R R AC IN S-VIDEO VIDEO R VIDEO-3 IN HEADPHONE AUDIO L/MONO TV/VIDEO MENU VOLUME C[...]

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    9 (E) 42HP83 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F Connecting y our T V Note: One TheaterLink cable is provided with your TV. No other cables are provided.  Coaxial cable is the cable that comes in from your antenna, cable TV service, or cable converter box.[...]

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    10 (E) 42HP83 Connecting y our TV Connecting a VCR This connection allows y ou to watch local channels and video programs, watch video tapes, and recor d one channel while watching another channel. Y ou will need: • two coaxial cables • one set of standard A/V cables IN from ANT VIDEO AUDIO OUT to TV CH 3 LR CH 4 IN OUT L/MONO L/MONO AUDIO S-VI[...]

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    11 (E) 42HP83 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F Connecting a cable conv erter box and VC R This connection allows you to watch and r ecord basic and premium cable channels, watch videotapes, and record one channel while watching another channel. T o use the[...]

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    12 (E) 42HP83 Connecting y our TV Connecting a DVD player or satellite r eceiver and a VCR This connection allows y ou to watch DVD/satellite, V CR, and TV programs, and recor d one channel while watching another channel. Y ou will need: • two (or three, if satellite r eceiver is used) coaxial cables • one set of standard A/V cables (betw een t[...]

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    13 (E) 42HP83 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F Connecting a DV D play er with ColorStream ® (component video) and a VC R This connection allows you to watch D VD, VCR, and TV programs, and record TV pr ograms. Y ou can recor d one channel while watching a[...]

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    14 (E) 42HP83 Connecting y our TV Connecting a D T V receiv er/set-top box with ColorStr eam ® (component video) and a VC R This connection allows y ou to watch DTV (digital TV br oadcast), V CR, and TV programs, and r ecord DTV and TV programs. Y ou can r ecor d from one source while watching a program from another source. Y our TV has ColorStrea[...]

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    15 (E) 42HP83 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F VCR2 Connecting two VCRs This connection allows you to recor d (dub/edit) from one V CR to another V CR while watching a videotape. Y ou also can record one channel while watching another channel. Y ou will ne[...]

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    16 (E) 42HP83 Connecting y our TV Connecting a device to the DVI / H D C P Y our TV ’ s D VI/HDCP* IN terminal is designed to accept HDCP program material in digital form from EIA/CEA-861 –compliant ** consumer electronic devices, such as a set-top box or D VD player equipped with a DVI-D digital single-link OUT terminal. † The D VI/HDCP IN t[...]

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    17 (E) 42HP83 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F Connecting a device to the T heaterLink The TheaterLink allows you to remotely operate (thr ough the TV ) most infrared-controlled devices* (such as a T oshiba infrared- controlled V CR or DVD player) enclosed[...]

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    18 (E) 42HP83 Connecting y our TV Connecting an audio system This connection allows y ou to hear the TV sound through external speakers connected to an audio amplifier . To control the audio through the amplifier , turn on the TV and the amplifier , set the volume of both to a moderate level, and turn off the TV ’ s built-in speakers (see “T ur[...]

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    19 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F (E) 42HP83 Using the remote contr ol Pr eparing the r emote control f or use Y our T oshiba TV remote control has one dedicated TV mode and five universal modes: V CR, Cable/SA T , DVD, A udio1, and Audio2. The target de[...]

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    20 (E) 42HP83 Using the Remote Control Remote Control functional key chart K ey Label T oshiba TV Cable Satellite VCR DVD/LD Receiver CD/MD Cassette (T V) (CBL/SA T) (CBL/SA T) (AUDIO) (AUDIO) (VCR) LIGHT Lights the remote key , and toggles between enabled and disabled Illumination mode. SLEEP Sleep timer --- --- --- --- --- --- --- PO WER P ower P[...]

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    21 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F (E) 42HP83 K ey Label T oshiba TV Cable Satellite V CR DVD/LD Receiver CD/MD Cassette (T V) (CBL/SA T) (CBL/SA T) (AUDIO) (AUDIO) (V CR) TV/VCR V CR --- TV/SA T TV/VCR --- --- --- Reverse AM/FM DISC --- --- --- --- Disc [...]

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    22 (E) 42HP83 Using the Remote Control PO WER Numbers RECALL MODE y Pr ogramming the r emote contr ol for use with y our audio/video devices Device code setup 1. Refer to the Device code table on pages 24–25 to find the code for the brand of your device. If more than one number is listed, try each one separately until you find the one that works.[...]

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    23 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F (E) 42HP83 Number MODE RECALL V OL y z Using the volume lock f eature (8000) F or the TV , CABLE/SA T , V CR, and DVD modes, the v olume controls (VOL yz and MUTE) can be pr ogrammed (locked) to the selected device mode.[...]

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    24 (E) 42HP83 Using the Remote Control VCR setup codes Brand Code ADMIRAL 0135 AIW A 0127, 0132, 0181 AKAI 0129, 0114, 0115, 0116 A UDIO DYNAMIC 0139, 0111 BELL&HO WELL 0105, 0113 BR OKSONIC 0120, 0126, 0180 CANON 0123, 0125 CCE 0143 CITIZEN 0106 CRAIG 0105, 0129, 0106 CUR TIS MA THES 0145, 0124, 0127 DAEWOO 0143, 0101, 0124, 0175 DBX 0139, 011[...]

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    25 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F (E) 42HP83 CD Player setup codes Brand Code ADMIRAL 6126 AIW A 6133, 6135 CAR VER 6129 DENON 6142, 6151 EMERSON 6139 FISHER 6105, 6106 GARRARD 6117 HARMAN KARDON 6120, 6121, 6123, 6119 HIT ACHI 6107 JENSEN 6134 JVC 6140,[...]

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    26 (E) 42HP83 Using the Remote Control Learning about the r emote control The buttons used for operating the TV only are described here. F or a complete list of the remote contr ol’ s functions, see the “Remote Control functional key chart ” on pages 20–21. POWER turns the TV on and off SLEE P allows access to the automatic TV shut-off func[...]

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    27 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F (E) 42HP83 Setting up y our T V Learning about the menu system After you have installed the batteries and programmed the remote control, you will need to set some prefer ences on the TV using the menu system. Y ou can ac[...]

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    Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 28 (E) 42HP83 Setting up y our TV TV CABLE/SAT VCR DVD AUDIO1 AUDIO2 12 3 456 789 100/ 0 ENT POWER +10 ACTION MODE PIC SIZE MENU LIGHT SLEEP ENTER FAV CH VOL EXIT CH RTN DVD RTN DVD CLEAR SLOW/DIR SKIP/SEARCH INPUT RECALL MUTE L I N K T H E A T E R [...]

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    29 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F (E) 42HP83 MENU yzx • INPUT 12 3 456 789 100/ 0 ENT POWER +10 ACTION MODE PIC SIZE MENU LIGHT SLEEP ENTER FAV CH VOL EXIT CH RTN DVD RTN DVD CLEAR SLOW/DIR SKIP/SEARCH INPUT RECALL MUTE L I N K T H E A T E R F A V O R [...]

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    Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 30 (E) 42HP83 Setting up y our TV MENU yzx • Channel yz Note: To tune the T V to a channel not programmed in the channel memory , you must use the Channel Number buttons on the remote control. 12 3 456 789 100/ 0 ENT POWER +10 ACTION MODE PIC SIZE[...]

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    31 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F (E) 42HP83 Adding and erasing channels manually After you have automatically programmed the active channels into the TV ’ s channel memory , you can manually add or erase specific channels. To add or erase channels: 1.[...]

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    32 (E) 42HP83 Using the TV’s F eatur es Using the TV’s featur es Adjusting the channel settings Switching between tw o channels using Channel Return The Channel R eturn feature allows you to switch betw een two channels without entering an actual channel number each time. To switch between two channels: 1. Select the first channel or video mode[...]

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    33 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F (E) 42HP83 3. Press x or • to display the F A VORITE CH1 menu, for example. CH INPUT will be highlighted. CUSTOM CH I NPUT TV CABLE CLEAR ALL 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TI MER ON 00h00m SLEEP 0h00m CC FAVOR I CH OFF 2 TE FAVOR I CH[...]

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    34 (E) 42HP83 Using the TV’s F eatur es Channel Number MENU yzx • TV CABLE/SAT VCR DVD AUDIO1 AUDIO2 12 3 456 789 100/ 0 ENT POWER +10 ACTION MODE PIC SIZE MENU LIGHT SLEEP ENTER FAV CH VOL EXIT CH RTN DVD RTN DVD CLEAR SLOW/DIR SKIP/SEARCH INPUT RECALL MUTE L I N K T H E A T E R F A V O R I T E I N F O G U I D E S E T U P T I T L E S U B T I T[...]

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    35 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F (E) 42HP83 Number PIC SIZE yzx • TV CABLE/SAT VCR DVD AUDIO1 AUDIO2 12 3 456 789 100/ 0 ENT POWER +10 ACTION MODE PIC SIZE MENU LIGHT SLEEP ENTER FAV CH VOL EXIT CH RTN DVD RTN DVD CLEAR SLOW/DIR SKIP/SEARCH INPUT RECA[...]

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    36 (E) 42HP83 Using the TV’s F eatur es Note: • To select the picture size, press P IC S IZ E on the remote control or select PI CTUR E SI ZE in the THE A TE R menu. • If you select Theater W ide 2 or 3, the top and bottom edges of the picture may be hidden. The see the hidden edges, either scroll the picture (see page 3 7) or try viewing the[...]

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    37 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F (E) 42HP83 Note: Y ou can scroll the picture in Theater Wide 2 and Theater W ide 3 only. T he scroll amounts are as follows: W ide 1 : Not adjust able W ide 2 : +2 0 to – 10 W ide 3 : +2 0 to – 10 PIC SIZE MENU yzx ?[...]

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    38 (E) 42HP83 Using the TV’s F eatur es Using the auto aspect f eature When receiving 480i signal, the TV will automatically change the picture size by r eading aspect information (ID-1 data) from the input signal. If the signal does not include aspect information (ID-1 data), the picture size mode y ou set is selected. To turn on the auto aspect[...]

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    39 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F (E) 42HP83 POP CH yz SPLIT SOURCE Note: • T he SP LIT buttons on the remote control operate the TV ’ s P OP features. • Y ou cannot access P OP features when viewing DVI input. • Y ou cannot display the ANT -2 si[...]

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    40 (E) 42HP83 Using the TV’s F eatur es Switching the main and PO P pictur es Pr ess SW AP while you are using the POP featur e to switch the main and POP pictures. Fr eezing the P OP picture 1. P ress FREEZE while the POP is not on the screen. The POP windo w will appear with a still picture. 2. P ress FREEZE again to renew the still picture. To[...]

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    41 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F (E) 42HP83 Double-Window with keeping aspect r atio The Double-Windo w displays the pictures with various aspect ratio according to the input signal format. 480i 480i 480i 480p/720p/1080i 480p/720p/1080i 480i 480p/720p/1[...]

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    42 (E) 42HP83 Using the TV’s F eatur es Using the f avorite channel search function Y ou can use the favorite channel search function to quickly scan your favorite channels (see “P rogramming your favorite channels ” on page 32). 1. Pr ess FA V ORITE. The TV automatically enters POP mode, and begins a seven- picture scan of your fav orite cha[...]

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    43 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F (E) 42HP83 Using the L O C KS menu The LOCKS menu includes the V -Chip, CH Lock, Video Lock, and Ne w PIN Code functions. Y ou can use these functions after entering the correct PIN code. Entering the P I N code 1. Pr es[...]

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    44 (E) 42HP83 Using the TV’s F eatur es Using the V -C H I P menu S ome TV programs and movies include signals that classify the content of the program (dialog, language, sex, violence). The V -CHIP control feature in this TV detects the signals and blocks the programs according to your selections. T o use this feature, perform the following setu[...]

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    45 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F (E) 42HP83 MP AA RA TI N G (Independent r ating system for movies) 1. From the L OCKS menu, select MP AA RA TING. 2. Press x or • to display the MP AA RA TING menu, and then press z or y to highlight MP AA RA TING. LOC[...]

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    46 (E) 42HP83 Using the TV’s F eatur es Unlocking pr ograms tempor arily 1. If you try to watch a TV program that exceeds the rating limits you set, the TV enters program lock mode. After 4 seconds, the TV starts the favorite channel search function (see page 42). Y ou can either unlock the program temporarily (see steps 2 and 3) or select a non-[...]

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    47 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F (E) 42HP83 To unlock channels: 1. From the L OCKS menu, select CH LOCK. 2. Press x or • to display the CH LOCK menu. 3. Press yzx • to highlight the channel you want to unlock, and then press ENTER. 123 456789 1 0 1 [...]

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    48 (E) 42HP83 Using the TV’s F eatur es Using the game timer This featur e allows you to restrict the time which has chosen the video mode. When the time set up beforehand is passed, the last tuned channel will be selected automatically (The VIDEO LOCK is set to VIDEO). To set the game timer: 1. F rom the LOCKS menu, select GAME TIMER. 2. P ress [...]

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    49 (E) 42HP83 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F Adjusting the pictur e Selecting the picture mode Y ou can select from four picture modes: Sports, S tandard, M ovie, and Pr eference. *(see “Saving your new prefer ences” on page 50.) To select the pictur[...]

  • Page 50

    50 (E) 42HP83 Using the TV’s F eatur es Saving your new pr efer ences Y ou can save the picture qualities you adjusted (contrast, brightness, color , tint, and sharpness) in the PICTURE menu PREFERENCE mode. To save your new preferences: 1. P ress MENU, and then press x or • until the PICTURE menu appears. 2. P ress y or z to highlight SA VE NE[...]

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    51 (E) 42HP83 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F Resetting your pictur e quality adjustments The RESET function returns the picture quality adjustments to the following factory settings: MENU yzx • TV CABLE/SAT VCR DVD AUDIO1 AUDIO2 12 3 456 789 100/ 0 ENT[...]

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    52 (E) 42HP83 Using the TV’s F eatur es Labeling the video input sour ces The video label feature allo ws you to label each input source for your TV from the follo wing preset list of labels: –: U ses the default label name VC R: V ideo cassette recorder DV D: DVD video DTV : Digital TV set-top box SA T : S atellite box CBL : Cable bo x HD : DV[...]

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    53 (E) 42HP83 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F Using the closed caption featur e The closed caption feature has two options: • Captions—An on-screen display of the dialogue, narration, and sound effects of TV programs and videos that are closed caption[...]

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    54 (E) 42HP83 Using the TV’s F eatur es Setting the ON-timer To set the ON-timer to turn the TV on automatically: 1. Pr ess MENU, and then press x or • until the CUST OM menu appears. 2. P ress y or z to highlight ON. 3. After the number position starts to blink, press the N umber buttons (0-9) to enter the length of time until the TV turns on [...]

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    55 (E) 42HP83 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F Adjusting the sound Muting the sound Pr ess MUTE to temporarily reduce (1/2 MUTE) or turn off (MUTE) the sound. While the sound is r educed, the screen display “1/2 MUTE” or “MUTE” in the lower right c[...]

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    56 (E) 42HP83 Using the TV’s F eatur es Enjoying the Dolby V irtual sound featur e The Dolb y ® Vir tual sound featur e allows you to enjoy virtual surround sound from the TV ’ s speakers. •I f you connect a device (a game console, a DVD player or a DTV r eceiver , etc.) with analog audio output to standard (analog) audio terminals on the TV[...]

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    57 (E) 42HP83 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F Adjusting the sound quality Y ou can change the quality of your TV’ s sound by adjusting the bass, treble, and balance. To adjust the sound quality: 1. Press MENU, and then pr ess x or • until the AUDIO me[...]

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    58 (E) 42HP83 Using the TV’s F eatur es Using the sub-bass system (SB S) The sub-bass system allows you to enhance bass performance, ev en when the volume is low . To turn on the SBS: 1. P ress MENU, and then press x or • until the A UDIO menu appears. 2. P ress y or z to highlight SBS. 3. P ress x or • to highlight ON. AUD O I SBS SBS LEVEL [...]

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    59 (E) 42HP83 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F yzx • MENU Selecting the Audio OUT sound This feature allo ws you to select the sound source (MAIN or POP) that is output from the A UDIO OUT terminals. This is useful when amplifying or recording the POP so[...]

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    60 (E) 42HP83 Using the TV’s F eatur es Adjusting the long lif e featur es The long life settings (Pictur e shift, Reverse, White, and G ray level) are to mitigate the phosphor burn-in of the plasma scr een. Picture shift The picture mo ves around the screen intermittently . Select ON to reduce the phosphor burn-in of the plasma scr een. To activ[...]

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    61 (E) 42HP83 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F W hite A white pattern is displayed on the whole screen. To display the white pattern: 1. Press MENU, and then pr ess x or • until the SET UP menu appears. 2. Press y or z to highlight WHITE. SET UP LONG L I[...]

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    62 (E) 42HP83 Using the TV’s F eatur es TV/VIDEO MENU VOLUME CHANNEL POWER MENU TV front panel EXIT TV CABLE/SAT VCR DVD AUDIO1 AUDIO2 12 3 456 789 100/ 0 ENT POWER +10 ACTION MODE PIC SIZE MENU LIGHT SLEEP ENTER FAV CH VOL EXIT CH RTN DVD RTN DVD CLEAR SLOW/DIR SKIP/SEARCH INPUT RECALL MUTE L I N K T H E A T E R F A V O R I T E I N F O G U I D E[...]

  • Page 63

    63 (E) 42HP83 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F Television System NTSC standard Channel Coverage VHF: 2 through 13 UHF: 14 through 69 Cable TV: Mid band (A-8 through A-1, A through I) Super band (J through W) Hyper band (AA through ZZ, AAA, BBB) Ultra band [...]

  • Page 64

    64 (E) 42HP83 Appendix Tr oubleshooting Before calling a service technician, please check the follo wing table for a possible cause of the problem and some solutions. Pr oblem Solution TV will not turn on • Make sur e the power cord is plugged in, then pr ess PO WER. • The remote control batteries may be dead. Replace the batteries. No picture,[...]

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    65 (E) 42HP83 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F Limited United States W arranty for Wide Plasma Color TV T oshiba America Consumer Pr oducts, Inc. (“T AC P”) and T oshiba Hawaii, Inc. (“THI”) make the following limited warranties to original consume[...]

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    66 (E) 42HP83 Appendix T oshiba of Canada Limited (“T C L ”) makes the f ollowing limited warranties to original consumers in Canada. TH E S E LIM ITE D WARR A NTIE S E XTE ND TO TH E OR IG I NA L CON S UM ER PU RCH ASE R OR A NY PE R SO N R ECE IV I NG TH I S PLASMA COL OR TV AS A GI FT FR OM TH E OR I G I NA L CON S UM ER PU RCH A SE R AN D T[...]

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    67 (E) 42HP83 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F Index A B A NT 1/2 ................................................................................... 29 Antenna cable s ...................................................................... 9 AU DI O OUT so[...]

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