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OWNER'S MANUAL
LCD Color TV
32WL58A
32WL58E
32WL58T
Owner's Record
You will find the model number and serial number on
37WL58A
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.
37WL58E
Model number:
Serial number:
37WL58T
#01E01_32/37WL58AET 1 8/5/05, 3:43 PM
Toshiba 32/37WL58AET (E)
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Equipment
Reference section 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 To use the WOW surround sound......................
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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. Never use the TV outside the specified voltage range. It may cause a fire or an electri
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Introduction Important Safety Instructions (continued) Installation (continued) Never place the TV in an area exposed to high humidity levels, such as in a bathroom or close to a humidifier. This may cause a fire or an electric shock. 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 electric shock. Install the TV in a horizontal, stable location. Connect between two Sturdy tie c
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Use Never place hot objects or open 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 pow
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Introduction Important Safety Instructions (continued) Use (continued) Never cut, break, modify, twist, bunch up or bent the cord or apply excessive force or tension to it. Never place heavy objects on the cord or allow it to overheat as this may cause damage, fire or electric shock. Contact a service technician if the power cord is damaged. If there is thunder or lightning, never touch the antenna cable or other connected cables. You may suffer an electric shock. Service Never repair, modify or
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Introduction Important Safety Instructions (continued), Important in formation Service (continued) 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 approved method for your area. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities. Cleaning Re
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Getting started Important information (continued), Installation Important information (continued) About using under the low temperature places • If you use the TV in the room of 0°C or less, the picture brightness may vary until the LCD monitor warms up. This is not a sign of a malfunction. About afterimage • If a still picture is displayed, an afterimage may remain on the screen, however it will disappear. This is not a sign of malfunction. Exemptions ■ Toshiba is not liable for any damage cau
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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 47-52. Installing the remote control batteries Remove the battery cover. Effective range Insert two R03 (AAA) batteries matching the –/+ polarities of the battery to the –/+ marks inside the battery compartment. within 5 m Notes: Ca
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Getting started Exploring your new TV (continued) TV back • Before connecting external equipment etc., remove the back terminal covers (squeeze tabs ( mark in the figure below) and pull covers). Left side view Right side view TV back view (1) Video 1 Card into the slot [36] input terminals Squeeze tab and pull here [48] to open the door. (C1) COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT RGB/PC terminals [48] input [49] Power cord HDMI 2 Cable holder* input terminal [52] (C2) COMPONENT Back view VIDEO INPUT termin
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Getting started Learning about the remote control Location of controls For the use of each control, see the pages in brackets. Teletext on/off [33 – 35] CALL [15, 17] CALL Power on/Standby [12] Initial/index function for Teletext [35] (For Toshiba TV/VCR/DVD) 1 2 3 Number buttons (0-9) [17, 30] 4 5 6 • Input source selection [29] ( 1, 2, C1, C2, 7 8 9 HDMI 1, HDMI 2, PC, BM) • To access sub-pages when in teletext [33] To return to the previous program [17] 0 Picture mode selection [20] Pictu
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Getting started Turning the TV on, Selecting a language • Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. Switching on the TV Press the / POWER switch 1 Mono on the TV left side until it TV top view clicks. The Power ON indicator lights in red. Press the button on the remote control or on the TV top panel if no picture appears. Switching off the TV Press the button on the remote control or on the TV top panel to switch to the standby mode. To switch the TV off, press the / POWER switch on the TV le
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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 On Black stretch 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 Manual tuning 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) C. Color system (see page 54) A : Automatic (factory setting), P : PAL, S : SECAM N4 : NTSC 4.43 (MHz), N3 : NTSC 3.58 (MHz) If the color of a certain channel is abnormal, the automatic color system selection (A) may have malfunctioned, or CALL sound system selection is wrong. In such a case, select another color and/or sound system (see page 54). 1 2 3 D. Program position skip selection Press the or button to turn the program position skip option on “ ” or off
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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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Getting started Watching TV programs Volume, Sound mute, Changing program positions, Program return, On-screen information To alter the volume: TV top view Press the + or – button to raise or lower the volume. Volume 30 To mute the sound: Press the button. The word Sound mute appears on the Sound mute screen. CALL Press the button again to restore the sound. 1 2 3 To change program position: 4 5 6 Enter the desired program 1 Mono MNOP position number using the 7 8 9 Number buttons on the remot
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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
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Basic operation Picture position, Reset Picture position adjustment Adjustment to the position of the picture may be made to suit your viewing preferences. To adjust the picture position: Press the MENU button, then CALL press the or button to SET UP display the SET UP menu. Language English Auto tuning OK 1 2 3 Manual tuning OK Program sorting OK Press the or button to AV connection OK select Picture position. 4 5 6 Picture position OK MENU Back EXIT Watch TV Picture position Press the OK b
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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. 1 2 3 Dynamic, Standard, Mild and Memory (user-set) can be selected cyclically. Dynamic 4 5 6 7 8 9 Mode Picture quality Dynamic bright and dynamic picture 0 Standard standard picture Mild soft picture Memory the picture quality you set M
