Toshiba 42HP66 Flat Panel Television User Manual


 
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Introduction
Connecting your TV
Setting up your TV
Using the TV’s Features
Appendix
Connecting a PC (personal computer)
This connection allows you to use the TV as a computer monitor.
Before you connect a PC to the TV, adjust the PC's resolution and
refresh rate according to the "Monitor display modes" table at right.
When connecting a PC to the TV, use an analog VGA (15 pin)
computer cable and a PC audio cable.
Set the video input source to PC mode (see “Selecting the video input
source” on page 31 and “Picture/Audio adjustments in the PC mode”
on page 45.)
Monitor display modes
Mode Resolution Refresh rate
VGA 640x480 60Hz
WVGA 848x480 60Hz
SVGA 800x600 60Hz
XGA 1024x768 60Hz
WXGA 1280x720 60Hz
WXGA 1280x768 60Hz
WXGA 1360x768 60Hz
TV back panel
You will need:
one VGA (15-pin) computer cable
one PC audio cable
Conversion adapter (if necessary)
Notes:
Some PC models cannot be connected to
this TV.
An adapter is not needed for computers with a
DOS/V compatible mini D-sub 15-pin terminal.
The on-screen displays will have a different
appearance in PC mode than in TV mode.
If your PC display output corresponds to a
WVGA or a WXGA resolution as indicated in
the chart above (example: WXGA 1360 x
768), you must set the WVGA INPUT or
WXGA INPUT to the ON position in the PC
Picture menu in the TV (see page 45).
Note:
Make sure to insert the plug of each cord
securely.
WARNING:
• Do not connect this unit to power using any
other power cord. This could cause fire,
electric shock, or damage.
• Do not use with a voltage other than the
power voltage displayed. This could cause
fire, electric shock, or damage.
CAUTION:
When this unit is not used for a long time
(e.g., if you are away on a trip), in the
interest of safety, be sure to unplug it from
the wall outlet.
• Do not plug/unplug the power cord when
your hands are wet. This may cause electric
shock.
If you need to replace the supplied AC cord,
contact your Toshiba authorized dealer.
Power connection
To use AC power
1.Connect the AC cord into the TV’s AC inlet.
2.Connect the AC cord into a wall outlet.
AC cord (supplied)
1
To AC inlet
2
AC 120V, 60Hz
Connecting your TV
Computer
Audio cable
Audio
output
NOTICE OF POSSIBLE ADVERSE
EFFECTS ON PLASMA DISPLAY
Avoid displaying stationary images on your
Plasma display for extended periods of
time. Fixed (non-moving) patterns or
images (including but not limited to PIP/
POP windows, closed captions, video
game patterns, TV station logos, stock
tickers, websites, and special formats that
do not use the entire screen) can become
permanently ingrained in the Plasma
display and cause subtle but permanent
ghost images. This type of damage is
NOT COVERED BY YOUR WARRANTY.
NOTE: DO NOT CONNECT A
PC USING ONE OF THE
HDMI INPUTS.
ALWAYS use the VGA port provided to connect a PC.
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