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toshiba 27WL55A/e / t (e) lcd color tv o wner's m anual owner's record you will find the model number and serial number on 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. model number: serial number: 27WL55A 27wl55e 27wl55t introduction getting started basic operation f eatures equipment connections reference section v iewing teletext #01e01_27WL55Aet 3/30/05, 2:57 am 1 black
2 toshiba 27WL55A/e / t (e) contents w elcome 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. ? ou 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. introduction important safety instructions ................................. 3 installation ........................................................... 3 use ....................................................................... 5 service ................................................................. 6 cleaning ............................................................. 7 important information ............................................. 8 important information ....................................... 8 getting started installation ................................................................ 9 connecting an antenna ................................... 9 installing the remote control batteries ............ 9 exploring your new tv ............................................. 10 tv top .................................................................. 10 tv front ................................................................ 10 tv back ............................................................... 11 learning about the remote control ...................... 12 location of controls ........................................... 12 tu r ning the tv on ..................................................... 13 switching on the tv ........................................... 13 switching off the tv ........................................... 13 learning about the menu system ......................... 14 menu display chart ............................................ 14 selecting a language ....................................... 15 programming channel memory ............................ 16 system selection, auto tuning .......................... 16 manual tuning .................................................... 16 program sorting .................................................. 18 w atching tv programs ........................................... 19 v olume, sound mute, changing program positions, program return, on-screen information ......................................................... 19 basic operation v iewing the wide-screen picture format ............. 20 picture size selection .......................................... 20 picture position, reset ............................................. 21 picture position adjustment .............................. 21 reset (picture position adjustment) ................. 21 picture quality adjustment ..................................... 22 picture quality adjustment ................................ 22 to activate the black stretch ............................ 23 to activate the mpeg nr (noise reduction) ... 23 to activate the dnr (digital noise reduction) .................................. 23 to select the color temperature ...................... 24 to use the cinema mode ................................. 24 sound adjustment ................................................... 25 mts (multi-channel tv sound) setting.............. 25 selecting the dual 1 or dual 2 mode .............. 25 stereo/bilingual selection .................................. 26 sound quality adjustment ................................. 27 bass boost ........................................................... 27 to use the wow surround sound ..................... 28 to use the stable sound ..................................... 28 features input selection ......................................................... 29 input selection .................................................... 29 t imer, gray screen activation ................................ 30 t imer .................................................................... 30 to activate gray screen ................................... 30 side panel adjustment ............................................... 31 side panel adjustment ...................................... 31 v iewing teletext t eletext ?setting up ................................................ 32 t eletext mode .................................................... 32 about teletext .......................................................... 33 t eletext general information ............................ 33 t eletext sw adjustment ..................................... 33 t eletext ?fast and list modes .............................. 34 using fast mode ................................................ 34 using list mode .................................................. 34 t eletext ?control buttons ....................................... 35 t eletext buttons on the remote control ........... 35 equipment connections side connections ..................................................... 36 connection example ........................................ 36 back connections ................................................... 37 connection example ........................................ 37 connecting a computer ........................................ 38 to connect a computer .................................... 38 pc setting ................................................................. 39 to adjust a pc setting ........................................ 39 reference section tr oubleshooting ....................................................... 41 symptom and solution ...................................... 41 broadcast system, specifications .......................... 42 broadcast transmission systems of each country or region ............................................... 42 lcd color television ........................................... 42 #01e02_27WL55Aet 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3 toshiba 27WL55A/e/t ( e ) introduction getting started basic operation f eatures equipment connections reference section v iewing teletext 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 introduction important safety instructions always connect the power plug to an electrical outlet equipped with a model: 220-240v, ac 50hz, e model: 220-240v, ac 50/60hz and t model: 110-240v, ac 50/60hz. do not use the tv outside the specified voltage range. it may cause a fire or an electric shock. w arning about three-wire grounding-type plug: do not remove the earthing pin on the power plug. this system is equipped with a three pin earthing-type power plug. this plug will only fit an earthing-type power outlet. this is a safety feature. if you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician to replace the wall outlet. do not defeat the purpose of the earthing plug. never insert or remove the power plug with wet hands. this may cause electric shock. do not place the tv in an unstabilized location such as on a shaky table, incline or location subject to vibration. the tv may drop or fall down which may cause injury or damage. the slots and openings in the cabinet must never be blocked or covered. do not place the tv so that it is facing upwards, or on its side. do not place the tv into a closet or bookshelf where the ventilation is poor. do not spread a newspaper, tablecloth or curtain on the tv. when installing the tv against a wall, keep the tv at least 10 cm from the wall. do not place the tv on an unstable object, such as a carpet, or a cushion, etc. the inside of this tv will overheat if the ventilation holes are sealed, which may result in a fire. never place the tv near a heater. the surface of the cabinet or power cord may melt and result in fire or electric shock. check! about the fuse in a three pin earthing-type, the fuse fitted in this plug is approved by asta or bsi to bs1362. it should only be replaced by a correctly rated and approved type and the fuse cover must be refitted. ex. 220-240v ac, 50/60hz #01e03-08_27WL55Aet 3/30/05, 2:57 am 3 black
4 introduction toshiba 27WL55A/e/t ( e ) installation (continued) introduction important safety instructions (continued) do not place the tv in locations exposed to high humidity levels such as in a bathroom or close to a humidifier. this may cause a fire or an electric shock. do not 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 clips on the back of the tv and a wall, pillar, etc., with a sturdy tie and clip of supplied accessories (see page 43). if the tv is not installed securely, it may lean or fall over and cause an injury. precautions for moving the tv when moving the tv, be sure to remove the power plug from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna cable and audio/video cables, any steady ties. fire or electric shock may result if the power cord is damaged. when carrying the tv, at least two people are needed. be sure to carry it upright. do not carry the tv with the screen facing up or down. precautions for installing on outdoor antenna an outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines, or other electric light or power circuits. if the antenna falls down or drops, it may cause injury or electric shock accidents. clip side view clip clip t op view sturdy tie (as short as possible) #01e03-08_27WL55Aet 3/30/05, 2:57 am 4 black
5 toshiba 27WL55A/e/t ( e ) introduction getting started basic operation f eatures equipment connections reference section v iewing teletext clip 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 power plug from the outlet immediately and contact a service technician. do not insert objects (metal or paper) or pour water inside the tv from ventilation holes and other places. these items may cause a fire or an electric shock. if these objects are inserted inside the tv, turn off the tv and remove the power plug from the outlet immediately and contact a service technician. be especially careful that children do not insert objects in the tv. do not stand or climb on the tv. be especially careful in households with children to prevent them from climbing on top of the tv. it may move, fall over, break, become damaged or cause an injury. 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 outlet for safety. #01e03-08_27WL55Aet 3/30/05, 2:57 am 5 black
6 introduction toshiba 27WL55A/e/t ( e ) use (continued) introduction important safety instructions (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 shock. contact a service technician if the power cord is damaged. if there is thunder or lightning, do not touch the antenna cable or other connected cables. y ou may suffer an electric shock. service never repair, modify or disassemble the tv by yourself. if it may cause a fire or an electric shock. consult a service technician for inspection and repairs. when a malfunction occurs, or if smoke or peculiar smells comes from the tv, turn off the tv and remove the power plug from the outlet immediately. make sure that the smoke or smell has stopped, then contact a service technician. if the tv is still used in this condition, it may then cause a fire or an electric shock. #01e03-08_27WL55Aet 3/30/05, 2:57 am 6 black
7 toshiba 27WL55A/e/t ( e ) introduction getting started basic operation f eatures equipment connections reference section v iewing teletext if the tv is dropped or the cabinet is damaged, turn off the tv and remove the power plug from the outlet immediately. if the tv is still power used in this condition, it may cause a fire or an electric shock. contact a service technician for inspection. exemptions t oshiba is not liable for any damage caused by fires, natural disaster (such as thunder, earthquake, etc.), acts by third parties, accidents, owner's misuse, or uses in other improper conditions. t oshiba is not liable for incidental damages (such as profit loss or interruption in business, modification or erasure of r ecord data, etc.) caused by use or inability to use of product. t oshiba is not liable for any damage caused by neglect of the instructions described in the owner's manual. t oshiba is not liable for any damage caused by misuse or malfunction through simultaneous use of this product and the connected equipment. service (continued) cleaning remove the power plug before cleaning. do not use solvents such as benzine or thinner to clean the tv. these solvents may distort the cabinet or damage its finish. if rubber or vinyl products remain in contact with the tv for a long time, a stain may result. if the cabinet becomes dirty, clean it with a soft, dry cloth. when cleaning the surface of the lcd display: ? ipe the panel surface gently with a soft, dry cloth. periodically disconnect the power plug from the outlet and check it. if dust has collected on the power plug connectors, clean off the dust. this dust may cause a fire due to reduced insulation on the plug. clean here 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. #01e03-08_27WL55Aet 3/30/05, 2:57 am 7 black
8 introduction toshiba 27WL55A/e/t ( e ) 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 cabinet. some pixels of the screen do not light up the lcd display panel is manufactured using an extremely high level of precision technology, however sometimes some pixels of the screen may be missing picture elements or have luminous spots. this is not a sign of a malfunction. about interference the lcd display may cause interference in image, sound, etc. of other electronic equipment that receives electromagnetic waves (e.g. am radios and video equipment). about using under the low temperature places if you use the tv in the room of 0? 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. #01e03-08_27WL55Aet 3/30/05, 2:57 am 8 black
9 introduction getting started basic operation f eatures toshiba 27WL55A/e / t (e) equipment connections reference section v iewing teletext 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. y our 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). installing the remote control batteries 300 ? twin-lead feeder getting started installation 75 ? coaxial cable antenna adaptor (not supplied) plug (not supplied) 75 ? antenna terminal 75 ? antenna terminal tv back view remove the battery cover. insert two r03 (aaa) batteries matching the ?+ polarities of the battery to the ?+ marks inside the battery compartment. caution: dispose of batteries in a designated disposal area. do not throw batteries into a fire. attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery disposal. do not mix battery types or combine used batteries with new ones. effective range notes: if the remote control does not operate correctly, or if the operating range becomes reduced, r eplace both batteries with new ones. if the batteries are dead or if you will not use the r emote control for a long time, remove the batteries to prevent battery acid from leaking into the battery compartment. within 5 m vhf and/or uhf antenna #01e09-13_27WL55Aet 3/30/05, 2:57 am 9 black
10 getting started toshiba 27WL55A/e / t (e) getting started exploring your new tv ? ou 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 ?quipment connections?on pages 36-38. tv top for the use of each control, see the pages in brackets. remote sensor power [13] power indicator (red) tv front tv top view t op view menu ok input source selection [29] menu [14] v olume ?+ [19] menu [14] program position [19] menu [14] tv front view on-timer indicator (green) [30] y ou can swivel the tv screen. swivel angle: 15 degrees to left and right. #01e09-13_27WL55Aet 3/30/05, 2:57 am 10 black
11 introduction getting started basic operation f eatures toshiba 27WL55A/e / t (e) equipment connections reference section v iewing teletext tv back before the connecting external equipment etc., remove the back terminal covers (squeeze tabs ( mark in the figure below) and pull covers). antenna input [9] rgb/pc input [38] rgb/pc audio input [38] (1) v ideo input/ component video input terminals [37] (3) component video input terminals [37] monitor output terminals [37] right side view tv back view cable holder* *y ou can use the cable holder to hold antenna cable, video and audio cables etc. when moving the tv, do not hold this holder. note: inserting the headphone jack will mute the sound from all speakers and deliver normal stereo left and right sounds to the headphones. headphone jack (3.5 mm, stereo) (2) video 2 input terminals [36] back view power cord headphones (not supplied) #01e09-13_27WL55Aet 3/30/05, 2:57 am 11 black
12 getting started toshiba 27WL55A/e / t (e) location of controls for the use of each control, see the pages in brackets. getting started learning about the remote control call [17, 19] initial/index function for teletext [35] t eletext on/off [33 35] to return to the previous program [19] picture mode selection [22] menu [14] dvd menu ?menu [14] ?volume ?+ [19] ok [14, 29] stereo/bilingual selection [26] mode switch tv : to control tv vcr : to control vcr dvd : to control dvd power on/standby [13] (for toshiba tv/vcr/dvd) number buttons (0-9) [19, 30] ?input source selection [29] ( 1 ? 3, pc) ?to access sub-pages when in teletext [33] picture size selection [20] exit [15] ?menu [14] ?program position [19] ?teletext [34] bass boost on/off [27] sound mute [19] when in vcr or dvd mode: (only for toshiba vcr/dvd players) to pause to eject to skip-rewind to skip-forward to play to stop to rewind to fast forward dvd menu p p 2 1 3 5 4 6 8 7 9 vcr tv dvd 0 ok call menu exit t eletext control buttons [33, 34] (four colored buttons: red, green, y ellow, blue) when in tv (teletext) mode: ? to reveal concealed text v to hold a wanted page ^ to enlarge teletext display size y / x ?to select a page while viewing a normal picture. ?to select the time display. #01e09-13_27WL55Aet 3/30/05, 2:57 am 12 black
13 introduction getting started basic operation f eatures toshiba 27WL55A/e / t (e) equipment connections reference section v iewing teletext getting started tu rning the tv on plug the power cord to a wall outlet. switching on the tv press the power button on the tv or press the button on the remote control. switching off the tv press the power button on the tv or press the button on the remote control to switch to the standby mode. 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 outlet. the tv will automatically turn off after approximately 15 minutes if it is tuned to a vacant channel or a station that completes its broadcast for the day. this feature does not work in external input or pc input mode. if power is cut off while you are viewing the tv, the last mode memory feature turns on the tv automatically when power is applied again. if power is going to be off for a long time and you are going to be away from your tv, unplug the power cord to prevent the tv from turning on in your absence. tv top view 1 mono note: if you watch black and white programs when the color system mode is set to auto, color noise may appear on the screen. in this case, select the appropriate color system (for the system of each country or region, refer to pages 17 and 42). dvd menu p p 2 1 3 5 4 6 8 7 9 vtr tv dvd 0 ok call menu exit menu ok #01e09-13_27WL55Aet 3/30/05, 2:57 am 13 black
14 getting started toshiba 27WL55A/e / t (e) picture position program sorting manual tuning ok ok auto tuning ok language set up menu back w atch tv exit english wow balance treble bass dual ok mts sound 1/2 menu back w atch tv exit auto dual 1 0 0 0 cinema mode picture settings picture menu back w atch tv exit teletext function menu back w atch tv exit fast gray screen teletext sw 1 side panel 2 on timer position on timer sleep timer timer menu back w atch tv exit 00:00 00:00 00 timer menu back w atch tv exit sleep timer 00:00 on timer position on timer 00:00 00 side panel function menu back w atch tv exit 2 gray screen on picture position program sorting manual tuning ok ok ok ok auto tuning ok language set up menu back w atch tv exit english stable sound sound 2/2 menu back w atch tv exit off balance treble bass dual mts sound 1/2 menu back w atch tv exit auto dual 1 0 0 0 ok wow cinema mode picture menu back w atch tv exit picture settings color temperature menu back w atch tv exit normal picture settings 2/2 dnr auto black stretch on mpeg nr low tint color back light menu back w atch tv exit 100 50 0 0 sharpness contrast 100 picture settings 1/2 brightness 50 searching stop pos :2 auto tuning bass 0 contrast 100 exit ok ok side panel 2 ok ok menu back w atch tv exit auto tuning exit for no change. press ok key to start. on teletext fast teletext sw 1 menu display chart getting started learning about the menu system ? e suggest you familiarize yourself with the display charts before using the menu system: ? r ess the menu button to display menu, then press the or button to select main menu headings. ? r ess the or button to select an item. ? r ess the or button to select or adjust setting. ? r ess the ok button to display the next menu. function menu timer menu set up menu sound menu picture menu #01e14-19_27WL55Aet 3/30/05, 2:57 am 14 black
15 introduction getting started basic operation f eatures toshiba 27WL55A/e / t (e) equipment connections reference section v iewing teletext choose from seven different languages (english, chinese (cs), malay, thai, vietnamese, russian and arabic) for the on-screen display. press the menu button, then press the or button to display the set up menu. press the or button to select language. press the or button to select the desired language. notes: in the video input mode ( 1 - 3), auto tuning, manual tuning and program sorting are not available. instead, manual setting appears in the set up menu (see page 29). if you connect external equipment via component video source to external input, color system selection in the manual setting menu is not available. if you do not make a selection for a while, the menu display disappears automatically. if you want to close the menu display instantly, press the exit button. ? o return to the previous menu, press the menu button. the buttons function as the program position p / p buttons when there is no menu display on the screen. the buttons function as the volume + / ? buttons when there is no menu display on the screen. in the pc input mode, pc setting appears in the set up menu (see page 39). in the 480i or 576i input signals mode, you can select the cinema mode in the picture menu (see page 24). selecting a language dvd menu p p 2 1 3 5 4 6 8 7 9 vcr tv dvd 0 ok call menu exit picture position program sorting manual tuning ok ok ok auto tuning ok language set up menu back w atch tv exit english picture position program sorting manual tuning ok ok ok auto tuning ok language set up menu back w atch tv exit english #01e14-19_27WL55Aet 3/30/05, 2:57 am 15 black
16 getting started toshiba 27WL55A/e / t (e) 5 4 3 2 1 menu back w atch tv exit 6 d/k d/k d/k d/k d/k d/k ok manual tuning prog. sys. label select picture position program sorting manual tuning ok ok ok auto tuning ok language set up menu back w atch tv exit english 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 or button to display the set up menu. press the or button to select auto tuning. press the ok button to display the auto tuning menu. press the ok button to start the automatic search. the search will begin for all available stations. the slide bar will move along the line as the search progresses. if you make a mistake, simply repeat steps 1-4 to start again from the beginning. when the automatic search is complete, the tv will automatically return to the first program position. press the p or p button to view the programmed position. dvd menu p p 2 1 3 5 4 6 8 7 9 tv dvd 0 ok call exit vcr menu picture position program sorting manual tuning ok ok ok auto tuning ok language set up menu back w atch tv exit english menu back w atch tv exit auto tuning exit for no change. press ok key to start. searching stop pos :2 auto tuning exit menu back w atch tv exit ok manual tuning store 1 d/k program a a b c d e f g manual tuning press the menu button, then press the or button to display the set up menu. press the or button to select manual tuning. press the ok button to display the manual tuning menu. press the or button to select the program position you want to arrange. press the ok button to display the breakdown menu. press the or button to select an item, then press the or button to select the item on the next page. #01e14-19_27WL55Aet 3/30/05, 2:57 am 16 black
17 introduction getting started basic operation f eatures toshiba 27WL55A/e / t (e) equipment connections reference section v iewing teletext 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) if the color of a certain channel is abnormal, the automatic color system selection (a) may have malfunctioned, or sound system selection is wrong. in such a case, select another color and/or sound system (see page 42). d. program position skip selection press the or button to turn the program position skip option on ?or off ? the program position will then be skipped when you select channels with the p or p button. the ?mark will appear beside a program position number when you use the number button on the remote control. e. channel search operation press the button to search up the band or the button to search down the band. press the or button repeatedly until your desired channel is displayed. when a station/satellite is found, it will be displayed. do not press any other buttons while the set is tuning. f. auto fine tuning press the or button to turn the auto fine tuning option on ?or off ?? the auto fine tuning feature automatically corrects slight fluctuations when receiving signals. manual fine tuning while the auto fine tuning turn off ?? press the or button so that the better picture and sound are obtained. g. label station labels appear under the program position display each time you turn on the tv, select a channel, or press the call button. to change or create station labels: 1) press the or button repeatedly to select a character for the first space, then press the button. 2) repeat step 1) to enter the rest of the characters. if you would like a blank space in the label name, you must choose a blank space from the list of characters. press the ok button to store your settings. manual tuning (continued) dvd menu p p 2 1 3 5 4 6 8 7 9 vcr tv dvd 0 ok call exit menu *(blank space) #01e14-19_27WL55Aet 3/30/05, 2:57 am 17 black
18 getting started toshiba 27WL55A/e / t (e) ex. : to swap channel abcd (prog.1) for channel mnop (prog.4): press the menu button, then press the or button to display the set up menu. press the or button to select program sorting. press the ok button to display the program sorting menu. press the or button to select the channel abcd, then press the button. press the button to select the new position ?? then press the button. press the button to select the channel mnop, then press the button. press the button to select the new position ?? then press the button. confirm new sorting list. getting started programming channel memory (continued) this tv is capable of receiving a number of different channels depending upon where you live. ? r ogram sorting is an easy way of storing each channel on the program position of your choice. program sorting picture position program sorting manual tuning ok ok ok auto tuning ok language set up menu back w atch tv exit english 5 4 3 2 1 menu back w atch tv exit 6 mnop ijkl efgh abcd program sorting prog. label select 5 4 3 2 1 menu back w atch tv exit 6 mnop ijkl efgh program sorting prog. label sort store abcd 5 4 3 2 1 menu back w atch tv exit 6 ijkl efgh abcd program sorting prog. label sort store mnop dvd menu p p 2 1 3 5 4 6 8 7 9 vcr tv dvd 0 ok call menu exit 5 4 3 2 1 menu back watch tv exit 6 abcd ijkl efgh mnop program sorting prog. label select #01e14-19_27WL55Aet 3/30/05, 2:57 am 18 black
19 introduction getting started basic operation f eatures toshiba 27WL55A/e / t (e) equipment connections reference section v iewing teletext to alter the volume: press the + or ?button to raise or lower the volume. to mute the sound: press the button. the word sound mute appears on the screen. press the button again to r estore the sound. to change program position: enter the desired program position number using the number buttons on the remote control. for program positions below 10, use 0 and the required number e.g., for program position 1. y ou can also change the program position by using the p or p button. the program position will be displayed on the screen with the mono/stereo/dual audio status. to switch between two program positions: y ou can switch two program positions without entering actual position number each time. select the first program position you want to view. select the second program position with the number buttons (0-9). press the button. the previous channel will be displayed. each time you press the button, the tv will switch back and forth between the two program positions. to display the on-screen information: press the call button to display the following on-screen information. the information will disappear in 6 seconds. ? r ogram position or external input mode selected ? r ogram skip on/off information label (if set) mono/stereo/dual audio status to erase the display instantly, press the call button again. getting started w atching tv programs v olume, sound mute, changing program positions, program return, on-screen information tv top view note: the program position selection change between different format channels takes several seconds. menu ok dvd menu p p 2 1 3 5 4 6 8 7 9 vcr tv dvd 0 ok call menu exit sound mute mono 1 mnop volume 30 abcd 4 stereo efgh 2 stereo ijkl 3 dual #01e14-19_27WL55Aet 3/30/05, 2:57 am 19 black
20 basic operation toshiba 27WL55A/e / t (e) basic operation v iewing 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 horizontally, holding the correct proportions at the center of the image. cinema when watching ?etterbox format films/video tapes, this setting will eliminate or reduce the black bars at the top and bottom of the screen by zooming in and selecting the image without distortion. subtitle when subtitles are included on a letterbox format broadcast, this setting will raise the picture so that the most of text is displayed. 14:9 use this setting when watching a 14:9 broadcast. w ide use this setting when watching a wide-screen dvd, wide-screen video tape or a 16:9 broadcast (when available). due to the range of wide-screen formats (16:9, 14:9, 20:9 etc.), you may see bars on the top and bottom of the screen. 4:3 use this setting to view a true 4:3 broadcast. notes: using the special functions to change the size of the displayed image (e.g. changing the height/width ratio) for the purpose of public display or commercial gain may infringe on copyright laws. the picture size selection is not available for 720p/1080i input signals. if the aspect ratio of the selected format is different from the one of the tv transmission or video program, it can cause a difference in vision. change to the correct aspect ratio picture size. when the pc input mode (see page 29) is selected, the picture size selection is wide or 4:3 only. dvd menu p p 2 1 3 5 4 6 8 7 9 0 ok call menu exit subtitle #01e20-28_27WL55Aet 3/30/05, 2:57 am 20 black
21 introduction getting started basic operation f eatures toshiba 27WL55A/e / t (e) equipment connections reference section v iewing teletext 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 press the or button to display the set up menu. press the or button to select picture position. press the ok button to display the picture position menu. the menu will vary depending upon the widescreen format you have previously chosen. press the or button to select an item you want to adjust. press the or button to adjust the settings as required. reset (picture position adjustment) this function resets your picture position settings to the factory settings. to reset the picture position: press the menu button, then press the or button to display the set up menu. press the or button to select picture position, then press the ok button. press the or button to select reset, then press the ok button. basic operation picture position, reset picture position adjustment dvd menu p p 2 1 3 5 4 6 8 7 9 vcr tv dvd 0 ok call menu exit notes: when the picture format is in wide or 4:3 mode, only the horizontal position can be adjusted. the picture position adjustment is not available for 720p/1080i input signals. picture position program sorting manual tuning ok ok ok auto tuning ok language set up menu back w atch tv exit english horizontal position 0 reset horizontal position menu back w atch tv exit 0 picture position vertical position 0 ok picture position program sorting manual tuning ok ok ok auto tuning ok language set up menu back w atch tv exit english reset horizontal position menu back w atch tv exit 0 picture position vertical position 0 ok #01e20-28_27WL55Aet 3/30/05, 2:57 am 21 black
22 basic operation toshiba 27WL55A/e / t (e) picture quality adjustment basic operation picture quality adjustment to select the picture mode: y ou can select the picture quality instantly among three preset modes and one user-set mode. ? r ess the button to select the desired picture quality. dynamic, standard, mild and memory (user-set) can be selected cyclically. note: in the pc input mode (see page 29), you cannot be available this mode. to adjust the basic picture quality: press the menu button, then press the or button to display the picture menu. press the or button to select the picture settings menu, then press the ok button. press the or button to select back light, contrast, brightness, color, tint or sharpness, then press the or button to adjust the level. note: the tint may only be adjusted on a tape which has been recorded and played back on an ntsc vcr. dvd menu p p 2 1 3 5 4 6 8 7 9 vcr tv dvd 0 ok call menu exit dynamic contrast 100 tint color back light menu back w atch tv exit 100 50 0 0 sharpness contrast 100 picture settings 1/2 brightness 50 mode picture quality dynamic bright and dynamic picture standard standard picture mild soft picture memory the picture quality you set selection pressing back light darker lighter contrast lower higher brightness darker lighter color paler deeper t int reddish greenish sharpness softer sharper #01e20-28_27WL55Aet 3/30/05, 2:57 am 22 black
23 introduction getting started basic operation f eatures toshiba 27WL55A/e / t (e) equipment connections reference section v iewing teletext to activate the black stretch this function increases the strength of dark areas of the picture which improves definition. from the picture settings menu, press the or button to select black stretch on the 2nd page. press the or button to select on or off. to activate the mpeg nr (noise reduction) if mpeg pictures include mosquito noise (grainy outlines around images within the picture which may result depending on compression and conversion rates), it may be reduced by using this function. from the picture settings menu, press the or button to select mpeg nr on the 2nd page. press the or button to select off, low, middle or high. note: this function is available for 480i, 576i and 1080i signals. to activate the dnr (digital noise reduction) if the received signal is weak and the picture is blurry, the picture may be improved by using this function. from the picture settings menu, press the or button to select dnr on the 2nd page. press the or button to select auto, low, middle, high or off. note: this function is available for 480i and 576i signals. color temperature black stretch menu back w atch tv exit on normal mpeg nr high picture settings 2/2 dnr auto dnr auto color temperature black stretch menu back w atch tv exit on normal mpeg nr low picture settings 2/2 dnr auto dvd menu p p 2 1 3 5 4 6 8 7 9 vcr tv dvd 0 ok call menu exit black stretch on color temperature menu back w atch tv exit normal picture settings 2/2 dnr auto black stretch on mpeg nr high mpeg nr high #01e20-28_27WL55Aet 3/30/05, 2:57 am 23 black
24 basic operation toshiba 27WL55A/e / t (e) to select the color temperature basic operation picture quality adjustment (continued) y ou can change the tone of the picture by selecting from three preset color temperatures: cool, normal or warm. press the menu button, then press the or button to display the picture menu. press the or button to select the picture settings menu, then press the ok button. press the or button to select color temperature on the 2nd page, then press the or button to select mode you prefer. cool : lends a blue hue to the picture. normal : neutral w arm : lends a red hue to the picture. to use the cinema mode a movie film? 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 quality, select the on mode. effective signal and setup conditions when the video input mode is selected. when the input signal format is 480i and 576i signals. press the menu button, then press the or button to display the picture menu. press the or button to select cinema mode, then press the or button to select on or off. note: a dvd movie with a subtitle is input from a dvd player, the cinema mode may not work correctly. dvd menu p p 2 1 3 5 4 6 8 7 9 vcr tv dvd 0 ok call menu exit color temperature black stretch menu back w atch tv exit on normal mpeg nr high picture settings 2/2 dnr auto color temperature normal cinema mode picture menu back w atch tv exit ok picture settings on cinema mode on #01e20-28_27WL55Aet 3/30/05, 2:57 am 24 black
25 introduction getting started basic operation f eatures toshiba 27WL55A/e / t (e) equipment connections reference section v iewing teletext setting the mts mode: auto mode the mts auto mode automatically recognize stereo/bilingual programs depending on the broadcast signal. press the menu button, then press the or button to display the sound menu. press the or button to select mts, then press the or button to select auto or mono. mono mode if you experience noise or poor reception of any stereo/bilingual program, set the mts mode to mono. noise will be reduced and reception may improve. note: if you experience noise with a particular program on whose channel r eception is usually good, try setting mts mode to auto, then switch the button to mono (monaural) (see page 26). selecting the dual 1 or dual 2 mode y ou can hear only dual 1 or dual 2 sound selected, whenever bilingual programs are received. press the menu button, then press the or button to display the sound menu. press the or button to select dual, then press the or to select dual 1 or dual 2. notes: when the mts setting is in mono mode, the dual menu is not selectable. the dual menu setting status remains even if the tv is turned off. mts (multi-channel tv sound) setting dvd menu p p 2 1 3 5 4 6 8 7 9 vcr tv dvd 0 ok call menu exit balance treble bass dual mts sound 1/2 menu back w atch tv exit auto dual 1 0 0 0 ok wow balance treble bass dual mts sound 1/2 menu back w atch tv exit auto dual 1 0 0 0 ok wow basic operation sound adjustment #01e20-28_27WL55Aet 3/30/05, 2:57 am 25 black
26 basic operation toshiba 27WL55A/e / t (e) to select the stereo programs: when a stereo program is r eceived, stereo appears. press the button to select the stereo/monaural mode. stereo and mono appear cyclically on the screen. to select the bilingual programs: when a bilingual program is r eceived, dual appears. press the button to select the sound to be heard. the sound differs according to the transmission system: nicam or german stereo/bilingual broadcast. dual 1, dual 2 and mono appear cyclically on the screen. stereo/bilingual selection dvd menu p p 2 1 3 5 4 6 8 7 9 vcr tv dvd 0 ok call menu exit abcd 10 stereo abcd 10 dual dual 1 stereo sound to be heard display nicam german stereo/ bilingual broadcast dual 1 sub i sound main sound dual 2 sub ii sound sub sound mono main sound basic operation sound adjustment (continued) note: these settings are not stored in the tv memory. display reception mode stereo stereo mono monaural #01e20-28_27WL55Aet 3/30/05, 2:57 am 26 black
27 introduction getting started basic operation f eatures toshiba 27WL55A/e / t (e) equipment connections reference section v iewing teletext sound quality adjustment to adjust the sound quality: press the menu button, then press the or button to display the sound menu. press the or button to select bass, treble or balance. press the or button to adjust the level. bass boost to use the bass boost: press the button to display bass boost level. while the bass boost display is on the screen, press the + or button to adjust the bass boost level. to turn off the bass boost, press the button to display bass boost off. balance treble bass dual mts sound 1/2 menu back w atch tv exit auto dual 1 0 0 0 ok wow dvd menu p p 2 1 3 5 4 6 8 7 9 vcr tv dvd 0 ok call menu exit bass 0 selection pressing bass weaker stronger tr eble weaker stronger balance decreases the decreases the right channel left channel note: the bass boost effect is active only when the sound outputs from the speaker. bass boost 70 bass boost off #01e20-28_27WL55Aet 3/30/05, 2:57 am 27 black
28 basic operation toshiba 27WL55A/e / t (e) to use the wow surround sound dvd menu p p 2 1 3 5 4 6 8 7 9 vcr tv dvd 0 ok call menu exit basic operation sound adjustment (continued) balance treble bass dual mts sound 1/2 menu back w atch tv exit auto dual 1 0 0 0 ok wow menu back w atch tv exit wow trubass high srs 3d off focus on stable sound sound 2/2 menu back w atch tv exit off notes: if the broadcast is monaural, the srs 3d effect does not work. wow, srs and symbol are trademarks of srs labs, inc. wow technology is incorporated under license from srs labs, inc. wow is a special combination of srs labs audio technologies that creates a thrilling surround experience with deep, rich bass from stereo sound sources. your tv? audio will sound fuller, richer and wider. press the menu button, then press the or button to display the sound menu. press the or button to select wow, then press the ok button. press the or button to select an item you want to adjust, then press the or button to adjust the settings as required. srs 3d: to turn on or off the surround effect. focus: to turn on or off the surround effect. tr ubass: to select your desired bass expansion level (off, low or high). to use the stable sound when the signal source is changed, the stable sound function limits the high volume level to prevent extreme changes in volume. for example, this will prevent the sudden increase in volume that often happens when a tv program switches to a commercial. from the sound menu, press the or button to select stable sound on the 2nd page. press the or button to select on or off. #01e20-28_27WL55Aet 3/30/05, 2:57 am 28 black
29 introduction getting started basic operation f eatures toshiba 27WL55A/e / t (e) equipment connections reference section v iewing teletext to select input source: press and hold the button or press the ok button on the r emote control until the video input mode list appears on the screen, then press the or button to select appropriate input source (or press the button on the top of the panel or button on the remote control r epeatedly to select required input source directly). press the ok button. 1 ( (1), video 1 input), 2 ( (2), video 2 input), 3 ( (3), video 3 input), pc ( rgb/pc, pc input) manual setting: press the menu button, then press the or button to display the set up menu. press the or button to select manual setting, then press the ok button. press the or button to select an item, then press the or button to select the item as shown below. a. color system confirm that color system is set to ??(auto). if not, select ??with the or button. b. video label the video label allows you to label each input source for your tv. to change or create video labels: 1) press the or button repeatedly to select a character for the first space, then press the button. 2) repeat step 1) to enter the rest of the characters. if you would like a blank space in the label name, you must choose a blank space from the list of characters. press the ok button to store your settings. features input selection input selection dvd menu p p 2 1 3 5 4 6 8 7 9 vcr tv dvd 0 ok call menu exit picture position language set up menu back w atch tv exit english manual setting ok ok notes: ? o return to the tv mode from the pc input mode, press the button. when the component video input or pc input mode is selected, the monitor output terminals (see page 37) output audio signal only. 3 2 3 4 5 2 0 pc 1 pc tv top view menu ok *(blank space) ok: menu back w atch tv exit ok manual setting store a color system:auto ext1 a b ex. pc input mode 1 3 pc 1 2 : (press and hold) #01e29-31_27WL55Aet 3/30/05, 2:57 am 29 black
30 f eatures toshiba 27WL55A/e / t (e) to select the timer menu: press the menu button, then press the or button to display the timer menu. press the or button to select the required timer mode (on timer or sleep timer (turn off the tv)). press the number buttons (0-9), or button to set the on or off delay time, e.g. on in 30 minutes and program 3 selected. press the exit button to exit the menu. when setting the on timer, press the or button to select the on timer position and enter the program position number you want to watch. set the standby mode by pressing the button on the r emote control or power button on the tv. note: the time display will set by 10 minutes, up to 12 hours 50 minutes. to activate gray screen w ith the gray screen function on, the screen will automatically turn gray and the sound will be muted when no signal is being received. press the menu button, then press the or button to display the function menu. press the or button to select gray screen. press the or button to select on or off. note: in the pc input mode (see page 29), the gray screen is not available. features t imer, gray screen activation timer the timer is especially useful if you want the tv to turn itself on or off after a selected period of time. activation of the timer is indicated by the green ?n-timer indicator? on the front of the tv (see page 10). dvd menu p p 2 1 3 5 4 6 8 7 9 vcr tv dvd 0 ok call menu exit timer menu back watch tv exit sleep timer 00:00 on timer position on timer 00:30 00 side panel function menu back w atch tv exit 2 gray screen on teletext fast teletext sw 1 tv top view menu ok #01e29-31_27WL55Aet 3/30/05, 2:57 am 30 black
31 introduction getting started basic operation f eatures toshiba 27WL55A/e / t (e) equipment connections reference section v iewing teletext features side panel adjustment side panel adjustment y ou can adjust the brightness of side panel in 14:9 or 4:3 mode. to adjust the side panel setting: press the menu button, then press the or button to display the function menu. press the or button to select side panel. press the or button to adjust the settings as required. dvd menu p p 2 1 3 5 4 6 8 7 9 vcr tv dvd 0 ok call menu exit side panel function menu back w atch tv exit 2 gray screen on teletext sw 1 teletext fast side panel 2 #01e29-31_27WL55Aet 3/30/05, 2:57 am 31 black
32 toshiba 27WL55A/e / t (e) v iewing teletext to select teletext mode: select a channel position with the desired teletext service. press the menu button, then press the or button to display the function menu. press the or button to select teletext. press the or button to select fast or list mode. v iewing teletext t eletext ?setting up this tv has a multi-page teletext memory, which takes a few moments to load and it offers two ways of viewing t eletext fast and list which are explained on page 34. t eletext mode note: when you are watching the teletext program, set up menu and function menu are not selectable. dvd menu p p 2 1 3 5 4 6 8 7 9 vcr tv dvd 0 ok call menu exit side panel function menu back w atch tv exit 2 gray screen on teletext list teletext sw 1 #01e32-35_27WL55Aet 3/30/05, 2:57 am 32 black
33 introduction getting started basic operation toshiba 27WL55A/e / t (e) f eatures equipment connections reference section v iewing teletext v iewing teletext about teletext t eletext general information dvd menu p p 2 1 3 5 4 6 8 7 9 vcr tv dvd 0 ok call menu exit button: pressing the button once will bring up the teletext screen. press again to superimpose the teletext over a normal broadcast picture. press again to return to normal tv mode. you need to r eturn to normal viewing if you wish to change channels. when you first press the button to access the text service, the first page you see will be the initial page. in f ast mode, this displays the main subjects available and their r elevant page numbers. in list mode, you will see the page numbers currently stored on the each color button. sub-pages: once in this chosen page, if there are sub-pages they will automatically load into memory without changing the one you are r eading. arrows will appear alongside the page number, indicating sub-pages which have loaded to the left or right of the one on the screen. if there are many sub-pages, it will take a long time for them all to load and this will depend on the speed with which the broadcaster transmits them. to access the sub-pages in memory, press the ( ) button, then use the and buttons to view them. t eletext sw adjustment if reception is weak, the picture may appear blurred, and text may not appear clearly on the screen. in this case, use this function to make text appear clearer. press the menu button, then press the or button to display the function menu. press the or button to select teletext sw, then press the or button to adjust 1, 2 or 3 modes. note: this function may not be available in some cases. side panel function menu back w atch tv exit 2 gray screen on teletext list teletext sw 3 #01e32-35_27WL55Aet 3/30/05, 2:57 am 33 black
34 toshiba 27WL55A/e / t (e) v iewing teletext dvd menu p p 2 1 3 5 4 6 8 7 9 vcr tv dvd 0 gy b r ok call menu exit 100 sport 14:57:55 swimming racing baseball f ootball 100 text m00 14:58:55 100 200 300 400 100 text m00 14:58:59 100 250 300 400 press the button to access teletext. if fastext is available, you will see 4 colored titles at the base of the tv screen. to access any given subject, simply press the relevant colored button on the remote control. if fastext is not available, you can access any page simply by entering a 3-digit page number or pressing the corresponding colored button. for further information on your particular text system(s), see the broadcast teletext index page or consult your local toshiba dealer. using list mode press the button to access teletext. the four choices at the bottom of the screen are now number 100, 200, 300 and 400, which have been programmed into the tv? memory. to view these pages, use the colored prompt buttons. e.g. press the green button to view page 200. if you want to change these stored pages, press the colored button for the color you want to change. e.g. press the green button and enter the 3-digit number. this number will change in the top left of the screen and in the colored highlight. press the ok button to store your choice. the bars at the bottom of the screen will flash white. y ou may view other pages by simply entering the 3-digit page number ?but do not press the ok button or you will lose the favorite already stored. v iewing teletext t eletext ?fast and list modes using fast mode there are two modes: fast will display f astext, if available. list will display your four favorite pages. in either mode, as an alternative to the colored buttons, you can access a page by entering a 3-digit number, using the number buttons on the remote control, or to advance to the next page, press the p ( ) button, to go back to the previous page press the p ( ) button. to change between fast and list, see page 32. red green y ellow blue red green y ellow blue #01e32-35_27WL55Aet 3/30/05, 2:57 am 34 black
35 introduction getting started basic operation toshiba 27WL55A/e / t (e) f eatures equipment connections reference section v iewing teletext v iewing teletext t eletext ?control buttons below is an introduction to the teletext buttons on your remote control and their functions. t eletext buttons on the remote control to display a page of teletext: press the button to display teletext. press again to superimpose the teletext over a normal broadcast picture. press again to return to normal tv mode. to display an index/initial page: in fast-mode press the button to access the index page. the one displayed is dependant on the broadcaster. in list-mode press the button to return to the 100 page or initial page. to reveal concealed text: some pages cover topics such as quizzes and jokes. to discover the solutions, press the button. to hold a wanted page: this feature is included as it is part of the broadcast teletext system but you will not need it as this tv allows you to control the display of sub-pages. to enlarge the teletext display size: press the button once to enlarge the top half of the page, press again to enlarge the bottom half of the page. press again to revert to the normal size. to select a page while viewing a normal picture: when in teletext mode, if a page selection is made and then the button is pressed, a normal picture will be displayed. the tv will indicate when the page is present by displaying the title bar of the text page at the top of the screen. press the button to view the page. to select the time display: if you press the button while watching a normal tv broadcast, you will see a time display from the broadcaster. it will remain on the screen for about 5 seconds. note: it will not be possible to change program position while in teletext mode, you will have to cancel the teletext first by pressing the button to return to a normal tv picture. dvd menu p p 2 1 3 5 4 6 8 7 9 vcr tv dvd 0 ok call menu exit 21:56:25 9:56 and 25 seconds p.m. #01e32-35_27WL55Aet 3/30/05, 2:57 am 35 black
36 toshiba 27WL55A/e / t (e) equipment connections equipment connections side connections y ou can connect a wide variety of auxiliary equipment via the terminals located on the right side of the tv (2). connection example please always refer to the owner? manual of the equipment to be connected for full details. ? o select the side inputs, press and hold the button until the video input mode list appears on the screen, then press the or button to select 2 (see page 29), then press ok . before connecting any external equipment, turn off all main power switches. if you connect mono sound equipment to (2), connect the audio output of the equipment to the l/mono jack on the tv. ? ou can enjoy video games with this tv. however shooting games, which shoots at a target on the tv screen with a light gun, may not work because of the lcd color tv properties. v ideo games camcorder tv back view right side view #01e36-40_27WL55Aet 3/30/05, 2:57 am 36 black
37 introduction getting started basic operation f eatures toshiba 27WL55A/e / t (e) equipment connections reference section v iewing teletext equipment connections back connections connection example computer dvd video player (with component video outputs) vcr (recording) tv right side view back view before connecting any external equipment, turn off all main power switches. before connecting any external equipment, remove the back terminal covers (see page 11). the unauthorized recording of television programs, video tapes and other materials may infringe upon the provisions of copyright laws. the component video input consists of three component video jacks (y, p b /c b , p r /c r ) and provides the best picture performance. these jacks can only be used with the component video compatible equipment e.g. dvd video player etc. connect either the component video input terminals or video input terminal ( (1)), whichever terminal is used. do not connect both of these terminals. additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this tv. vcr or set top box #01e36-40_27WL55Aet 3/30/05, 2:57 am 37 black
38 toshiba 27WL55A/e / t (e) equipment connections equipment connections connecting a computer before connecting pc and audio cables, remove the back terminal covers (see page 11). an analog rgb (15 pin) computer cable can be connected. to connect a computer connect a pc cable from the computer to the rgb/pc terminal on the back of the tv. the following signals can be displayed: vga: vesa 640 x 480 @ 60 hz svga: vesa 800 x 600 @ 60 hz xga: vesa 1024 x 768 @ 60 hz however, these signal formats are converted to match the number of pixels of the lcd panel. therefore, the tv may not display small text properly. if you connect this unit to your pc, the compressed image is displayed in xga mode; therefore the picture quality may deteriorate and characters may not be read. notes: some pc models cannot be connected to this tv. there is no need to use an adapter for computers with dos/v compatible mini d-sub 15 pin terminal. ? bar may appear in the upper, lower, right or left side of the screen, or parts of the picture may be obscured depending on some signals. this is not the malfunction. if the edges of the picture are stretched, readjust the picture position adjustment in the pc setting menu. depending on the specification of the pc you are playing the dvd-video on, and the dvd? title, some scenes may be skipped, or you may not be able to pause during multi-angle scenes. signal names for mini d-sub 15 pin connector audio cable for pc-to-tv connection conversion adapter (if necessary) rgb pc cable mini d-sub 15 pin computer tv back view pin assignment for rgb/pc terminal pin no. signal name pin no. signal name 1r 9 nc 2g 10 ground 3b 11 nc 4 nc (not connected) 12 nc 5n c1 3 h-sync 6g r ound 14 v-sync 7g r ound 15 nc 8g r ound 11 15 610 15 tv right side view #01e36-40_27WL55Aet 3/30/05, 2:57 am 38 black
39 introduction getting started basic operation f eatures equipment connections reference section toshiba 27WL55A/e / t (e) v iewing teletext equipment connections pc setting in the pc input mode, you cannot select the color, tint, black stretch, mpeg nr and dnr in the picture setting menu and cinema mode (see page 14). in the pc input mode, the manual setting (see page 29) is not displayed. first press and hold the button until the video input mode list appears on the screen, then press the or and ok buttons in order to select the pc input mode (see page 29). to adjust the picture size/position: press the menu button, then press the or button to display the set up menu. press the or button to select pc setting. press the ok button to display the pc setting menu. press the or button to select an option you want to adjust. (picture size/position menu: horizontal position, horizontal width, vertical position and vertical height) press the or button to adjust the settings as required. dvd menu p p 2 1 3 5 4 6 8 7 9 vcr tv dvd 0 ok call menu exit to adjust a pc setting language set up menu back w atch tv exit english pc setting ok vertical height vertical position menu back w atch tv exit 0 0 0 clock phase horizontal position 0 pc setting 1/2 horizontal width 0 0 sampling clock horizontal position 0 #01e36-40_27WL55Aet 3/30/05, 2:57 am 39 black
40 equipment connections toshiba 27WL55A/e / t (e) equipment connections pc setting (continued) if the clock phase, which synchronize the pc signal and lcd display, is not optimized, the picture will blur. this function enables you to adjust clock phase and display a clear picture. if the sampling clock does not synchronize with the dot clock frequency of the pc, blurred picture detail will occur, or screen width will change, or drift patterns in vertical lines may be apparent. this function enables you to adjust it and optimize the picture. the reset function adjusts the pc setting (for all vga, svga and xga) to the factory settings. to adjust a pc setting (continued) first press and hold the button until the video input mode list appears on the screen, then press the or and ok buttons in order to select the pc input mode (see page 29). to adjust the clock phase of the picture: press the menu button, then press the or button to display the set up menu. press the or button to select pc setting. press the ok button, then press the or button to select clock phase. press the or button to obtain a clear picture. to adjust the sampling clock: from the pc setting menu, press the or button to select sampling clock. press the or button to optimize the picture. to r eset the pc setting: from the pc setting menu, press the or button to select reset on the 2nd page. press the ok button. language set up menu back w atch tv exit english pc setting ok vertical height vertical position menu back w atch tv exit 0 0 0 clock phase horizontal position 0 pc setting 1/2 horizontal width 0 0 sampling clock clock phase 0 menu back w atch tv exit vertical height vertical position 0 0 0 clock phase horizontal position 0 pc setting 1/2 horizontal width 0 sampling clock 0 sampling clock 0 dvd menu p p 2 1 3 5 4 6 8 7 9 vcr tv dvd 0 ok call menu exit note: the optimum points of the clock phase and sampling clock adjustments may be incomprehensible according to the input signals. menu back w atch tv exit pc setting 2/2 0 reset ok #01e36-40_27WL55Aet 3/30/05, 2:57 am 40 black
41 introduction getting started basic operation f eatures equipment connections reference section toshiba 27WL55A/e / t (e) v iewing teletext reference section tr oubleshooting before calling a service technician, please check the following table for a possible cause of the symptom and some solutions. symptom and solution symptom solution tv will not turn on make sure the power cord is plugged in, then press . the remote control batteries may be dead. replace the batteries. no picture, no sound check the antenna connections. no sound, picture ok the sound may be muted. press +, ?or . the station may have broadcast difficulties. try another channel. poor sound, picture ok the station may have broadcast difficulties. try another channel. poor picture, sound ok check the antenna connections. the station may have broadcast difficulties. try another channel. adjust the picture menu. poor reception of broadcast channels check the antenna connections. the station may have broadcast difficulties. try another channel. make sure the color system is properly set. t eletext problems check the antenna connections. good performance of text depends on a good strong broadcast signal. multiple images the station may have broadcast difficulties. try another channel. antenna reception may be poor. use a high directional outdoor antenna. check if the direction of the antenna has changed. poor color or no color the station may have broadcast difficulties. try another channel. adjust the tint and/or color in the picture menu. the remote control does not operate remove all obstructions between the remote control and the remote control sensor in the tv. the remote control batteries may be dead. replace them with new ones. check that the tv/vcr/dvd switch on the remote control is properly set. some pixels of the screen do not light up the lcd display panel is manufactured using an extremely high level of precision technology, however, sometimes some pixels of the screen may be missing picture elements or have luminous spots. this is not a sign of a malfunction. when you just buy and start to use this tv, a flickering may be caused in the screen. in this case, switch off the tv, then switch on it again to cure the condition. the cold cathode fluorescent lamp used for the back light on this tv has longevity. when the brightness of the screen comes down, or the flickers of the screen are caused, or some parts of the screen do not light up, it may reach the end of its life. contact a service technician. if you switch the tv on at 0? and under, wait until the display warms up. the brightness of the screen comes down, or flickers of the screen are caused, or some parts of the screen do not light up. the picture brightness varies when you switch the tv on. #01e41-44_27WL55Aet 3/30/05, 2:57 am 41 black
42 reference section toshiba 27WL55A/e / t (e) broadcast transmission systems of each country or region area country or region system color sound bahrain, kuwait, israel, oman, qatar, united arab emirates, yemen, etc. indonesia, malaysia, singapore, thailand, etc. pal b/g china pal d/k asia china hong kong pal i m. e. iraq, islamic republic of iran, lebanon, saudi arabia, etc. secam b/g russian federation, etc. secam d/k myanmar, etc. ntsc m oceania australia, new zealand, etc. pal b/g africa republic of south africa, etc. pal i argentina, paraguay, uruguay, etc. pal n south brazil pal m america chile, colombia, etc. ntsc m note: p al, secam and ntsc 3.58 (mhz) are different color signal broadcast transmission systems applicable to different countries or region. ntsc 4.43 (mhz) is used in special vcrs to playback ntsc recorded video tapes through pal television equipment. reference section broadcast system, specifications lcd color television model 27WL55A, 27wl55e, 27wl55t power source 27WL55A 220v - 240v ac, 50 hz 27wl55e 220v - 240v ac, 50/60 hz 27wl55t 110v - 240v ac, 50/60 hz power consumption 130w, 0.8w (standby) dimensions 690mm (w) 570mm (h) 274mm (d) mass (weight) 15.5 kg t elevision system channel coverage: (antenna input) pal b/g (ccir) vhf 2 - 12 uhf 21 - 69 catv x - z+2, s1 - s41 pa li (uk) vhf - uhf 21 - 69 catv - pa l d/k (china) vhf 1 - 12 uhf 13 - 57 catv z1 - z38 secam b/g (ccir) vhf 2 - 12 uhf 21 - 69 catv x - z+2, s1 - s41 secam d/k (oirt) vhf 1 - 12 uhf 21 - 69 catv x1 - x19 ntsc m (us) vhf 2 - 13 uhf 14 - 69 catv a6 - a1, a - w, aa - zz, aaa, bbb ntsc m (japan) vhf 1 - 12 uhf 13 - 62 catv m1 - m10, s1 - s41 special rf signal: ntsc 4.43 color system 5.5/6.0/6.5 mhz sound system pa l 60 hz color system 5.5/6.0/6.5 mhz sound system #01e41-44_27WL55Aet 4/5/05, 2:32 pm 42 black
43 introduction getting started basic operation f eatures toshiba 27WL55A/e / t (e) equipment connections reference section v iewing teletext lcd color television (continued) component video input 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p (50/60 hz), 1080i (50/60 hz) terminals (the signal format) (these signal formats are converted to match the number of pixels of the lcd panel.) color system pal, secam, ntsc 3.58/4.43 aspect ratio 16 : 9 v isible size (diagonal) 68.5 cm number of pixels 1280 (h) dots 720 (v) dots audio power 10 w + 10 w (10% thd) speakers 60 120 mm 2pcs. input/output terminals (1) input component video y, p b /c b , p r /c r or phono jacks a/v (2) input phono jacks a/v (3) input component video y, p b /c b , p r /c r phono jacks audio l/mono +r (monitor) output phono jacks a/v pc input mini d-sub 15 pin analog rgb audio input 3.5 mm stereo mini jack headphone jack 3.5 mm (diameter) stereo operating condition temperature 0? - 35? humidity 20% - 80% (no moisture condensation) supplied accessories owner? manual (1), remote control (1), batteries (2), clip (1) design and specifications are subject to change without notice. never service or remodel the tv by yourself. it may expose you to a fire hazard or dangerous voltages. this is used to fix the tv to a wall, pillar, etc. (see page 4). #01e41-44_27WL55Aet 3/30/05, 2:57 am 43 black
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