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OWNER'S MANUAL
LCD Color TV
Owner's Record
You will find the model number and serial number on
32WL55A
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.
32WL55E
Model number:
Serial number:
32WL55T
#01E01_32WL55AET 1 4/22/05, 10:54 AM
Toshiba 32WL55A/E/T (E)
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Equipment
Reference section Viewing teletext Features Basic operation Getting started Introduction
connections
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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 can also use the controls on the TV if they have the same name as those on the remote control. • Please read all the safety and operating instructions carefully, and keep the manual for future reference. Contents Introduction Features Important Safety Instructions ............
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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! A model: 220-240V, AC 50Hz, E model: 220-240V, AC 50/60Hz and T Ex. 220-240V AC, 50/60Hz model: 110-240V, AC 50/60Hz. Do not use the TV outside the specified voltage range. It may cause a fire or an electr
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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. When liquids are spilled or small items are dropped inside the TV, this may cause a fire or an electric shock. If small objects drop inside the TV, turn off the TV and remove the p
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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. Do not cut, break, modify, twist, bunch up or bent the cord or apply excessive force or tension to it. Do not place heavy objects on the cord or allow it to overheat as this may cause damage, fire or electric shoc
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Introduction Important information Important information About LCD screen • If you have the LCD screen facing to the sun, the LCD screen will be damaged. Be aware of locating the TV in the place such as window side or outside of the room. • Do not press the LCD screen strongly or scratch it, and do not put anything on it. These actions will damage the LCD screen. About cabinet • Do not spray volatile compounds such as insecticide on the cabinet. This may cause a discoloration or damage the cabin
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Getting started Installation 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 which antenna to use in your area. Before connecting the antenna cable, turn off all main POWER switches. Before connecting the antenna cable, remove the back terminal cover (see page 11).
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Getting started Exploring your new TV •You can operate your TV using the buttons on the top of the panel or the remote control. The back and side of the panel provide the terminal connections to connect other equipment to your TV. See “Equipment connections” on pages 36-38. TV top For the use of each control, see the pages in brackets. TV top view Top view You can swivel the TV screen. Swivel angle: 15 degrees to MENU left and right. OK Input source Volume – + [19] Power [13] selection [29] Men
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TV back • Before the connecting external equipment etc., remove the back terminal covers (squeeze tabs ( mark in the figure below) and pull covers). Right side view (1) Video input/ TV back view COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT terminals [37] Left side view (3) COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT terminals [37] RGB/PC (2) Video 2 Audio input [38] input terminals [36] Power cord Cable holder* MONITOR output terminals Back view [37] Headphone jack (3.5 mm, stereo) Antenna input RGB/PC input [9] [38] Headphones (Not s
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Getting started Turning the TV on • Plug the power cord to a wall outlet. Switching on the TV TV top view Press the Power button on 1 Mono the TV or press the button MENU on the remote control. OK CALL 1 2 3 Switching off the TV 4 5 6 Press the Power button on the TV or press the button 7 8 9 on the remote control to switch to the standby mode. 0 Notes: • When the TV will not be used for a long period of time, such as during vacation or travel, remove the power plug from the wall MENU EXIT P
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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 or button to select main menu headings. •Press the or button to select an item. •Press the or button to select or adjust setting. •Press the OK button to display the next menu. Menu display chart PICTURE menu Picture settings 2/2 Black stretch On Low MPEG NR PICTURE PICTURE Auto DNR Picture settings
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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. • Use the Channel search operation if desired channels cannot be preset with the Auto tuning or if you would like to preset channels to specific position numbers one by one. System selection, Auto tuning Press the MENU button, then press the
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Manual tuning (continued) A. Program position selection B. Sound system (see page 42) C. Color system (see page 42) A : Automatic (factory set), P : PAL, S : SECAM N4 : NTSC 4.43 (MHz), N3 : NTSC 3.58 (MHz) CALL If the color of a certain channel is abnormal, the automatic color system selection (A) may have malfunctioned, or 1 2 3 sound system selection is wrong. In such a case, select another color and/or sound system (see page 42). D. Program position skip selection 4 5 6 Press the or
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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 or button to SET UP English display the SET UP menu. Language Auto tuning OK CALL Press the or button to Manual tuning OK Program sor
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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. Super live This setting will enlarge the 4:3 image to fit the screen by stretching the image vertically and CALL horizontally, holding the correct proportions at the ce
