Toshiba 50HP86, 42HP86 Connecting a PC personal computer, Power connection, Monitor display modes

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 30 and “Picture/Audio adjustments in the PC mode” on page 44).

You will need:

•one VGA (15-pin) computer cable

•one PC audio cable

Monitor display modes

Mode	Resolution	Refresh rate
VGA	640x480	60Hz
WVGA	848x480	60Hz
SVGA	800x600	60Hz
XGA	1024x768	60Hz
WXGA	1280x720	60Hz

Introduction

Computer

Audio output

Audio cable

Conversion adapter (if necessary)

TV back panel

WXGA	1280x768	60Hz
WXGA	1360x768	60Hz

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 44).

NOTE: NEVER CONNECT A

PC USING ONE OF THE

HDMI INPUTS.

ALWAYS use the VGA port provided to connect a PC.

Connectingyour TVTV

Setting up

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.

1

To AC inlet

AC cord (supplied)

2

AC 120V, 60Hz

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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:

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.

your TV

Using the TV’s Features

Appendix

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