Page 2 - Contents; Introduction; Using the TV’s features
2 Contents Introduction Welcome to Toshiba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 3 - Welcome to Toshiba; Installation
3 Introduction Welcome to Toshiba • Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba LCD 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 also can use the controls on the TV if they have the same nam...
Page 4 - Use; ) Never place hot objects or open flame sources,
4 Introduction 7) 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. This may cause a fire or an electric shock. 8) Install the TV in a horizontal, stable location. Connect between two clips on the back of th...
Page 5 - Service
5 Introduction 4) Never stand or climb on the TV. Be especially careful in households with children to prevent them through climbing on top of the TV.It may move, fall over, break, become damaged or cause an injury. 5) When the TV will not be used for a long period of time, such as during vacation o...
Page 6 - Cleaning; Important information; Exemptions; • Toshiba is not liable for any damage caused by fires, natural
6 Introduction 4) When the TV reaches the end of its useful life, ask a qualified service technician to properly dispose of the TV. Note:The lamp unit contains a small amount of mercury. Disposal of mercury may be regulated due to environmental considerations.Dispose of the used lamp unit by the app...
Page 7 - Getting started; Connecting an antenna; Installing the remote control batteries; Remove the battery cover.; Effective range
7 Getting started Connecting an antenna Optimum reception of color requires a good signal and will generally mean that an outdoor antenna must be used. 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...
Page 8 - TV top, front and side panel controls; pBb; MENU
8 Getting started TV top, front and side panel controls • You can operate your TV using the buttons on the side panel or the remote control. The back and side of the panel provide the terminal connections to connect other equipment to your TV ( - “Connecting your TV” pages 25, 26, 27). • For the use...
Page 9 - TV back panel connections
9 Getting started TV back panel connections TV back view Cable holder* Power cord * You can use the cable holder to hold antenna cable, videoand audio cables etc. When moving the TV, neverhold this holder. 12 16 17 13 14 15 18 19 20 21 22 12 o (C1) (COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT terminals) —High-definition ...
Page 10 - Learning about the remote control; Location of controls; Learning about the menu system; Bb
10 Getting started Learning about the remote control Location of controls Learning about the menu system We suggest you familiarize yourself with the display charts before using the menu system: • Press M to display menu, then press Y or y to select main menu headings. • Press < or > to select...
Page 11 - Displaying the menu chart; Turning the TV on; Switching on the TV
11 Getting started Displaying the menu chart Notes: • In the video input mode ( o 1 , o 2 ), Auto tuning and Manual tuning are not available. Instead, Manual setting appears in the SET UP menu ( - page 21). • If you connect external equipment via component video source to external input, Color syste...
Page 12 - Watching TV programs; Selecting the menu language
12 Getting started Watching TV programs Selecting the menu language Choose from 9 different languages (English, Chinese (CS), Malay, Thai, Vietnamese, Russian, Arabic, Persian or French) for the on-screen display. 1 Press M , then press Y or y to display SET UP menu. 2 Press < or > to select L...
Page 13 - Sorting program position
13 Getting started Manually setting channels in the channel memory 1 From the SET UP menu, press < or > to select Manual tuning . 2 Press Q to display the Manual tuning menu. Press < or > to select the program position you want to arrange. 3 Press Q to display the breakdown menu. Press Y...
Page 14 - Picture adjustment; Selecting the picture size
14 Using the TV’s features Picture adjustment Selecting the picture size 1 Press and hold O until the picture size list appears on the screen, then press < or > to select the appropriate picture size (or press O repeatedly to select required picture size directly). 2 Press Q . Super Live 1 Whe...
Page 15 - Using the picture still; Mode
15 Using the TV’s features Using the picture still • Press R to freeze the picture. Even if an image is frozen on the TV screen, the pictures are running on the input source. Audio continues to be output as well. To return to a moving picture, press R again. Notes: • If you use this function except ...
Page 16 - Activating the black stretch; Selecting the color temperature; Resetting the base color adjustment
16 Using the TV’s features Activating the black stretch This function increases the strength of dark areas of the picture which improves definition. 1 Press M , then press Y or y to display the PICTURE menu. 2 Press < or > to select the Picture settings menu, then press Q . 3 Press < or >...
Page 17 - Using the cinema mode; Effective signal and setup conditions:; Using the meta brain PRO 100; Sound adjustment; Auto mode; Selecting the dual 1 or dual 2 mode
17 Using the TV’s features Using the cinema mode A movie film’s picture runs at 24 frames a second, whereas movie software such as DVD, etc., that you enjoy watching on television at home runs at 30 (NTSC) or 25 (PAL) frames a second. To convert this signal to reproduce a smooth motion and picture q...
Page 18 - Display; Selection
18 Using the TV’s features Selecting the stereo programs 1 When a stereo program is received, d Stereo appears. 2 Press g to select the stereo/monaural mode. d Stereo and e Mono appear cyclically on the screen. Selecting the bilingual programs 1 When a bilingual program is received, e Dual appears. ...
Page 19 - Using the bass boost; Other features settings; Selecting the timer menu
19 Using the TV’s features Selecting the woofer internal/external mode 1 Press M , then press Y or y to display the SET UP menu. 2 Press < or > to select AV connection , then press Q to display the AV connection menu. 3 Press < or > to select Woofer, then press Y or y to select Internal ...
Page 20 - Using the auto format; PC VGA mode
20 Using the TV’s features Using the auto format When the TV receives a true HDMI signal picture and the auto format is On, it will automatically be displayed in HDMI signal format, irrespective of the TV’s previous setting. 1 Press M , then press Y or y to display the FUNCTION menu. 2 Press < or...
Page 21 - Setting the manual setting menu; Teletext; Setting up the teletext mode; To select teletext mode:; Adjusting the teletext SW
21 Using the TV’s features Setting the manual setting menu 1 Press M , then press Y or y to display the SET UP menu. 2 Press < or > to select Manual setting , then press Q . 3 Press Y or y to select an item, then press > or < to select the item as shown below. A. Color System Confirm tha...
Page 22 - Teletext general information; each color; then use; Using Auto mode
22 Using the TV’s features Teletext general information E button: Pressing E once will bring up the teletext mode. Press again to text media window mode. Press again to return to normal TV mode. You need to return to normal viewing if you wish to change channels. When you first press E to access the...
Page 23 - Teletext buttons on the remote control; Using the double-window; Displaying the double-window; Press; Press; F G H
23 Using the TV’s features Teletext buttons on the remote control Below is an introduction to the teletext buttons on your remote control and their functions. E To display a page of teletext: Press E to display teletext mode. Press again to the text media window mode. Press again to return to normal...
Page 24 - Selecting the headphone mode
24 Using the TV’s features Press F G H W • P Bb , o : available for B • Speaker sound: B• 2 – +: available for B • r : B Press F G H w • P Bb , o : available for A • Speaker sound: B• 2 – +: available for B • r : A Selecting the headphone mode You can select either Mode 1 or Mode 2 . Mode 1 : Linked...
Page 25 - Connecting your TV; Side connections; VIDEO; Connection example; VIDEO
25 Connecting your TV Side connections You can connect a wide variety of auxiliary equipment via the terminals located on the right side of the panel o (2) . Please always refer to the owner’s manual of the equipment to be connected for full details. Connection example • To select the side inputs, p...
Page 26 - Analog; Connecting an HDMI and a DVI device; Standard analog audio cables
26 Connecting your TV Connecting an HDMI and a DVI device • This TV is not intended for connection to and should not be used with a PC. • When turning on your electronic components, turn on the TV first, and then the HDMI and DVI device. • When turning off your electronic components, turn off the HD...
Page 27 - Selecting the PC/HDMI audio mode; The following signals can be displayed:
27 Connecting your TV Selecting the PC/HDMI audio mode You can select PC audio or HDMI audio when using this function ( - page 26). 1 Press M , then press Y or y to display the SET UP menu. 2 Press < or > to select AV connection , then press Q to display the AV connection menu. 3 Press < or...
Page 28 - Signal names for mini D-sub 15 pin connector; Using the PC setting; Adjusting the picture size/position; Signal name
28 Connecting your TV Signal names for mini D-sub 15 pin connector Using the PC setting • In the PC input mode, you cannot select the Color , Tint , Sharpness , Black stretch , MPEG NR and DNR in the Picture setting menu and Cinema mode ( - page 17). • In the PC input mode, the Manual setting ( - pa...
Page 29 - Reference section; Troubleshooting; Symptom and solution; Broadcast system; Oceania
29 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 TV will not turn on • Make sure the power cord is plugged in, then press ! and 1 . • The remote control batteries ma...
Page 30 - Specifications; LCD color television; • Design and specifications are subject to change without
30 Reference section Specifications LCD color television Model 42WL68A, 42WL68E, 42WL68T Power source 42WL68A: 220V-240V AC, 50 Hz42WL68E: 220V-240V AC, 50/60 Hz42WL68T: 110V-240V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 265W, 0.6W (standby) Dimensions 1,042 mm (W) 762 mm (H) 352 mm (D) Mass (Weight) 35.5 kg ...
