Toshiba 50HP66 Owner's Manual - English - Page 17

Connecting a PC personal computer, Power connection - model

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Introduction CCoonnnneecctitninggyyoouurrTTVV Setting up your TV 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.) TV back panel Computer Audio output Audio cable Conversion adapter (if necessary) 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 17 You will need: • one VGA (15-pin) computer cable • one PC audio cable Mode VGA WVGA SVGA XGA WXGA WXGA WXGA Monitor display modes Resolution 640x480 848x480 800x600 1024x768 1280x720 1280x768 1360x768 Refresh rate 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 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 45). NOTE: DO NOT CONNECT A PC USING ONE OF THE HDMI INPUTS. ALWAYS use the VGA port provided to connect a PC. 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. Using the TV's Features Appendix 3X70701A_En_p10-17 17 3/7/06, 6:24 PM

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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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