Toshiba 42WP56T, 42WP56E, 42WP56A owner manual Picture size selection

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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.

Basic operation

Picture size selection

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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.

In the 720p/1080i input signals mode, the picture size selection is wide only.

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.

In the PC input mode (see page 29) is selected, the picture size selection is wide or 4:3 only.

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 “letterbox 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.

Subtitle

14:9

Use this setting when watching a 14:9 broadcast.

Wide

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.

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Contents Gettingstarted UsingTV’sfeaturesIntroduction BasicoperationContents Started Important Safety InstructionsInstallation GettingImportant Safety Instructions Use Never stand or climb on the TVService Never repair, modify or disassemble the TV by yourselfCleaning Important informationAbout using under the low temperature places Important information InstallationConnecting an antenna About Static electricityInstalling the remote control batteries Exploring your new TVEffective range TV back Getting StartedBack view When in TV mode When in VCR or DVD mode Only for Toshiba VCR/DVD playersWhen in Teletext mode Location of controlsSelecting a language Switching on the TVSwitching off the TV TV right side viewMenu display chart Learning about the menu systemSystem selection, Auto tuning Manual tuningProgramming channel memory SET is Tuning Never Press ANY Other Buttons While ReferenceProgramming channel memory Program sortingWatching TV programs Picture size selection Reset Picture position adjustment Picture position, ResetPicture position adjustment To adjust the picture positionTo select the picture mode Picture quality adjustmentPicture quality adjustment To adjust the basic picture qualityTo activate the DNR Digital Noise Reduction To activate the black stretchTo activate the Mpeg NR Noise Reduction SectionTo select the color temperature To use the cinema modeEffective signal and setup conditions To adjust the color management To reset the base color adjustmentSelecting the Dual 1 or Dual 2 mode Sound adjustmentMTS Multi-channel TV Sound setting Setting the MTS modeStereo/bilingual selection Sound quality adjustmentTo adjust the sound quality To select the stereo programsTo select the Hdmi audio mode To select the sound volume from Audio OUT terminalsTo select the audio output To use the WOW surround sound To use the stable soundTo activate/deactivate the speaker To use the Bass boost To select the woofer Internal/External modeWoofer Internal/External mode, Bass boost, Woofer system To use the external woofer systemInput selection Manual settingInput selection To select input sourceTo use the Auto format WSS wide screen signaling Timer, Gray screen, Auto formatTo select the timer menu To activate Gray screenLong life setting Long life settingTo use the long life function To select Teletext mode Teletext Setting upTeletext mode Viewing teletextTeletext general information Teletext SW adjustmentAbout Teletext ButtonUsing Fast mode Using List modeTeletext Fast and List modes Teletext buttons on the remote control Teletext Control buttonsSide connections Connection exampleTV back view Left side view Press here to open the door Viewing teletext Using TV’s features Basic operation Back connectionsReference section Following signals can be displayed Connecting a computerSignal names for mini D-sub 15 pin connector To connect a computerPC setting Picture size/position adjustmentsTo adjust picture size/position To adjust the Sampling clock To adjust clock phase and sampling clock/To resetTo adjust the Clock phase of the picture To reset the PC SettingTo connect an Hdmi device Hdmi type a connector-to-DVI adapter cableTo connect an Hdmi and a DVI device To connect a DVI deviceTroubleshooting Symptom and solutionSymptom Solution Broadcast transmission systems of each country or region Plasma color televisionSpecifications Component Video Input

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