Toshiba 50HPX95 owner manual Introduction

Chapter 1: Introduction

Overview of steps for installing, setting up, and using your new TV

Follow these steps to set up your TV and begin using its many exciting features.

1.Carefully read the important safety, installation, care, and service information on pages 2–5. Keep this manual for future reference.

2.Observe the following when choosing a location for the TV:

¥Place the TV on the floor or a sturdy, level, stable surface that can support the weight of the unit. Secure the TV to a wall, pillar, or other immovable structure as described on page 3, item 19.

¥Place the TV in a location where light does not reflect on the screen.

¥Place the TV far enough from walls and other objects to allow proper ventilation. Inadequate ventilation may cause overheating, which will damage the TV. THIS TYPE OF DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE TOSHIBA WARRANTY.

¥Read ÒInstallationÓ on pages 3Ð4.

¥Read ÒImportant notes about your Plasma TVÓ on page 5.

3.Do not plug in any power cords until AFTER you have connected all cables and devices to your TV.

4.BEFORE connecting cables or devices to the TV, learn the functions of the TVÕs connections and controls (pages 11 and 13).

5.Connect your other electronic device(s) to the TV (pages 15Ð30).

6.Connect the G-LINK™ cable (either one of the enclosed IR blaster cables) from your VCR and/or Cable box (if applicable) to the G-LINKª terminal so you can use the TV Guide

On Screenª features (applies to VCRs and cable boxes only). See page 28.

7.Install the batteries in the remote control (page 33).

8.See “Learning about the remote control” (pages 31-33) for an overview of the buttons on the remote control.

9.Program the remote control to operate your other device(s) (pages 36Ð39).

10.AFTER connecting all cables and devices, plug in the power cords for your TV and other devices.

ÒNow Booting...Ó will be displayed on the screen until the picture appears or the green LED will blink until the TV goes into standby mode.

When the TV is in standby mode, press POWER on the TV side panel or remote control to turn on the TV.

If the TV stops responding to the controls on the remote control or TV side panel and you cannot turn the TV off or on, press and hold the POWER button for 5 or more seconds to reset the TV.

11.See “Menu layout and navigation” for a quick overview of navigating the TV’s menu system (pages 40Ð41).

12.See Chapter 5 for details on setting up the TV Guide On Screen™ system (if available in your area).

13.See Chapter 7 for details on using the TV Guide On Screen™ program guide (if available in your area).

14.Program channels into the TV’s channel memory (page 47).

15.Set up the TheaterNet™ on-screen device control feature (if applicable to your particular home theater system components) (page 50).

16.For details on using the memory card JPEG picture viewer and MP3 audio player, see page 102.

17.For details on using the TV’s features, see Chapter 8.

18.For help, refer to the Troubleshooting Guide (Chapter 12).

19.For technical specifications and warranty information, see Chapter 13.

20.Enjoy your new TV!

Note: If you sell or transfer this television to a third party, be sure to reset the PIN code as described on page 98 under the heading, ÒIf you cannot remember your PIN code.Ó

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