Toshiba TP 50H60 manual

 TOSHIBA CORPORATION, 1998 ADVANCED OPERATION 32 BASIC OPERATION 26 GET TING STARTED 20 INTRODUCTION 4 CONNECTING OTHER EQUIPMENT 51 ADD I T IONAL REFERENCE 60 TP50H 60/ TP55H 60/ TP61 H 60 ColorStream ™[...]

2 INTRODUCTION Dear Customer Welcome to the high quality picture world created by the TOSHIBA Projection Color Television. This manual will help you use the TV ’ s many exciting and useful features. Before operating the TV, please read all the safety and operating instructions in this manual thoroughly, and keep the manual for future reference. C[...]

3 INTRODUCTION T able of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Care and Cleaning ........................................................ 4 Installation .................................................................... 5 To install the TV ....................................................... 5 Antenna/Cable TV Connections ...........................[...]

4 INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Care and Cleaning Care Do not stand or climb on the TV. • The TV is dangerous if broken or if it has fallen over. • Be careful when children are present. Do not remove the back cover and never remodel the cabinet or components. • Let only qualified technicians check and adjust your TV. Do not place contai[...]

5 INTRODUCTION Downward spot lights or fluorescent lights in an overhead “ Honeycomb ” prevent direct illumination of the screen. Cover shiny surfaces (floor and walls) with non- reflective materials (carpet, rugs, wallpaper, etc.). Best Viewing Sit approximately 10-25 feet away from the TV. Sitting too far to the left or right of the screen wi[...]

6 INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Antenna/Cable T V Connections • You can use either an indoor or outdoor antenna to receive VHF and UHF channels. • Channels 2-13 are VHF channels, and channels 14-69 are UHF channels. • We recommend using an outdoor antenna for better picture quality. • You can receive Cable TV by connecting the cable s[...]

7 INTRODUCTION VHF UHF ANT ( 75 ) ANT-1 OUT ANT-2 ANT ( 75 ) ANT-1 OUT ANT-2 Single antenna cable Separate VHF and UHF antenna cables VHF, UHF or VHF/UHF combination antenna 75 ohm coaxial cable (round) 300 ohm twin-lead cable (flat) VHF antenna UHF antenna OR U/ V mixer (Not supplied) To connect a home antenna Note: You can connect another signal [...]

8 INTRODUCTION ANT ( 75 ) ANT-1 OUT ANT-2 (A-2) Cable with a decoder box (Scrambled and Unscrambled channels) • The unscrambled channels are input through the ANT-1 terminal whenever the ANT1/2 menu, or the ANT/VIDEO button on the TV, is in “ ANT 1 ” mode. See page 21. • The scrambled channels from the decoding device are input through the [...]

9 INTRODUCTION 2-way signal splitter ANT VIDEO OUT AUDIO R OUT L OUT IN ANT ( 75 ) ANT-1 OUT ANT-2 VHF UHF OUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO R OUT L IN ANT VIDEO OUT AUDIO R OUT L OUT IN ANT ( 75 ) ANT-1 OUT ANT-2 To connect an Antenna/Cable TV and VCR Antenna/Cable TV connection via VCR (Simplified method) VCR Notes: • Tape playback may often cause the VCR to[...]

10 INTRODUCTION ANT ( 75 ) ANT-1 OUT ANT-2 VIDEO OUT AUDIO R OUT L Cable TV converter/ decoder IN OUT 2-way signal splitter ANT OUT IN To connect an Antenna/Cable TV and VCR (continued) Cable with a decoder box • The unscrambled channels are input through the ANT 1 terminal whenever the ANT1/2 menu , or the ANT/VIDEO button on the TV, is in the ?[...]

11 INTRODUCTION POWER IN–VIDEO 3 VIDEO AUDIO L/MONO R DEMO ENTER ANT/VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL MENU TV front CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Location of Controls • The following describes the functions of each part of the TV and the Remote Control. For details on the use of each control, refer to the page numbers in brackets. VOLUME buttons * [26] buttons [1[...]

12 INTRODUCTION 12 3 45 6 78 9 ENT 100 0 CH VOL POWER TIMER RECALL TV/VIDEO MUTE TV CABLE VCR CH RTN STROBE EXIT LIGHT STOP SOURCE ADV/ PIP CH ADV/ PIP CH FAV FAV PLAY PIP REC TV/VCR REW FF STILL LOCATE SWAP FAVORITE MENU/ PREVIEW ENTER CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Location of Controls (continued) Remote Control Only the buttons used to operate the TV ar[...]

13 INTRODUCTION Introduction and battery installation With this Remote Control, you can operate your TV and most VCR and cable box models regardless of the manufacturer. However, this Remote Control must first be programmed to control other VCR and cable box brands. See page 15. If you have a TOSHIBA VCR, your Remote Control has already been progra[...]

14 INTRODUCTION VCR and CABLE function buttons • To control a TOSHIBA VCR, first set the TV/CABLE/VCR switch to “ VCR. ” The buttons shown below will then control the VCR. The rest of the buttons operate the TV as usual. If you have another brand of VCR, you can probably program the Remote Control to control it. Details are on page 15. • To[...]

15 INTRODUCTION 12 3 45 6 78 9 ENT 100 0 CH VOL POWER TIMER RECALL TV/VIDEO MUTE TV CABLE VCR CH RTN LIGHT STOP SOURCE ADV/ PIP CH ADV/ PIP CH FAV FAV PLAY PIP REC TV/VCR REW FF STILL LOCATE SWAP STROBE EXIT FAVORITE MENU/ PREVIEW ENTER To program the Remote Control • This Remote Control is programmed to operate TOSHIBA VCRs. • To operate VCRs [...]

16 INTRODUCTION VCR code table CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Programming the Remote Control (continued) • The code numbers listed below were the most recent ones available at the time of printing. New code numbers may or may not have been added since printing. BRAND NAME CODE NUMBER Adventura ................ 019 Aiko .......................... 297 Aiwa[...]

17 INTRODUCTION Cable TV converter code table BRAND NAME CODE NUMBER Sansung ................... 064, 259 Sanky ........................ 058, 067 Sansui ...................... 060, 086 Sanyo ....................... 065, 066, 123, 259 SBR ........................... 100 Schaub Lorenz ......... 019, 060 Schneider ................. 019, 091, 100, 129 [...]

18 INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Quick Reference Menu Guide • We recommend that you familiarize yourself with these procedures for using the Menu function. Press MENU to call up an on-screen menu. Press or to select the menu. Press or to select an item. Press or to select or adjust a setting. Menus and functions 1 2 3 4 This mark indicates [...]

19 INTRODUCTION Notes: • Use the ENTER button to activate the function settings in the SET UP menu after step 4. • The main menu display will disappear automatically if you do not press a button within 15 seconds, and the other displays will disappear within 6 seconds. • If you want to close all the on-screen displays instantly, press the EXI[...]

20 GET TING STARTED Press POWER on the Remote Control or the TV. The picture will appear in a few seconds. The following on-screen information will be displayed for a few seconds. • Antenna input (when in TV mode) • Channel label (if previously preset) • Channel number or VIDEO mode selected • STEREO or SAP audio status To turn the TV off, [...]

21 GET TING STARTED To select the antenna input CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED Selecting the Antenna Input • Your TV has two separate antenna inputs (ANT 1 and ANT 2) that allow you to connect two different signal sources, if desired. Using the SET UP menu Press MENU , then press or until the SET UP menu appears. Press (or ) until “ ANT 1/2 ” is h[...]

22 GET TING STARTED TV/CABLE and CH PROGRAM functions 1 TV/CABLE function Press MENU , then press or until the SET UP menu appears. Press (or ) until “ TV/CABLE ” is highlighted. Press or to select “ TV ” or “ Cable ” whichever you use. CH PROGRAM function Select “ CH PROGRAM ” following steps 1 and 2 above. Press or to start channe[...]

23 GET TING STARTED ADD/ERASE function 1 2 3 4 5 DEMO ENTER ANT/VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL MENU 12 3 45 6 78 9 ENT 100 0 CH VOL POWER TIMER RECALL TV/VIDEO MUTE TV CABLE VCR CH RTN LIGHT STOP SOURCE FAV PLAY PIP REC TV/VCR REW FF STILL LOCATE SWAP ADV/ PIP CH ADV/ PIP CH FAV STROBE EXIT FAVORITE MENU/ PREVIEW ENTER After performing the CH PROGRAM functio[...]

24 GET TING STARTED To align the colors CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED Aligning the colors • This projection TV uses three separate TV tubes: a red one, a green one, and a blue one. The red, green, and blue images are projected onto the screen where they converge to form a full color picture. You can see a clear picture only when they converge correct[...]

25 GET TING STARTED To align the colors (continued) 8 10 11 Press EXIT to display the circumference CONVERGENCE memu. Press the corresponding Number button (1-9) to select the place you want to adjust. Example: Number 1 Press ENTER to select “ RED ” or “ BLUE ” . The selected color is highlighted. Press , , , or to converge the red or blue [...]

26 BASIC OPERATION CHAPTER 3 BASIC OPERATION W atching TV Programs To watch a TV program Press POWER on the Remote Control or the TV. Select the desired program in one of the following two ways. To scan the memorized channels in numerical sequence Press CHANNEL to select the next higher channel. Press CHANNEL to select the next lower channel. Press[...]

27 BASIC OPERATION CHAPTER 3 BASIC OPERATION Convenient Remote Functions To use On-screen displays/Sound muting/Channel return To display on-screen information Press RECALL to display the following on- screen information. • Antenna input (when in TV mode) • Channel label (if previously preset) • Channel number or VIDEO mode selected • Time [...]

28 BASIC OPERATION To adjust the picture quality You can adjust the picture quality (CONTRAST, BRIGHTNESS, COLOR, TINT, and SHARPNESS) to suit your personal preference. Press MENU , then press or until the PICTURE menu appears. Press (or ) until the item you want to adjust is highlighted. Example: CONTRAST adjustment mode display Press or to adjust[...]

29 BASIC OPERATION To adjust the picture (continued) To select the color temperature These selections change the appearance of gray and white tones of the picture. Press MENU , then press or until the PREFERENCE menu appears. Press or until “ COLOR TEMPERATURE ” is highlighted. Press or to select the temperature you want. Cool: Bluish Medium: N[...]

30 BASIC OPERATION To adjust the sound 1 Press MENU , then press or until the AUDIO menu appears. Press (or ) until the item you want to adjust is highlighted. Example: Adjusting “ BASS. ” Press or to adjust the level. RESET function To reset the PICTURE and AUDIO adjustments to the factory preset level (maximum CONTRAST and all other adjustmen[...]

31 BASIC OPERATION CHAPTER 3 BASIC OPERATION Selecting Stereo and SAP Broadcasts • The MTS (Multi-channel TV Sound) feature allows you to improve your TV viewing with high fidelity stereo sound. MTS also provides for an extra audio channel, SAP (Second Audio Program), used to transmit a second language or other audio information. To listen to Ste[...]

32 ADVANCED OPERATION To activate the Surround sound function CHAPTER 4 ADVANCED OPERATION Enhancing the Surround Sound Effect • This TV allows you to activate or deactivate the stereo surround effect. Select the “ STR ” (stereo) mode following steps 1 through 3 on the previous page. Press MENU , then press or until the PREMIUM menu appears. [...]

33 ADVANCED OPERATION To operate the Sub-Bass System To activate the Sub-Bass System Press MENU , then press or until the SBS menu appears. Press or until “ SBS ” is highlighted. Press or to select “ On. ” To adjust the SBS level Select “ SBS LEVEL ” in the SBS menu. Press or to adjust the SBS level. To deactivate the Sub-Bass System fu[...]

34 ADVANCED OPERATION To set the OFF timer CHAPTER 4 ADVANCED OPERATION Set ting the OFF T imer and the Clock • With the OFF timer, you can set the TV to turn off automatically after a pre-determined period of time (in 10 minute increments, up to 180 minutes). To cancel the OFF timer Press POWER twice, once to turn the TV off and once to turn it [...]

35 ADVANCED OPERATION To set the clock To monitor the time Press RECALL . Note: If the power source for the TV is interrupted (i.e., AC cord unplugged or power failure), the clock will have to be reset. (The time display will show “ 00:00. ” ) Press TIMER twice to select the CLOCK mode. The first digit will flash. Press four Number buttons to e[...]

36 ADVANCED OPERATION To display a small picture CHAPTER 4 ADVANCED OPERATION W atching Picture-in-Picture • This TV is capable of displaying two pictures simultaneously. This is called the Picture- in-Picture function. A TV broadcast picture, or a picture from an external source such as a VCR, can be displayed as a small picture. Note: Signal so[...]

37 ADVANCED OPERATION To use advanced functions To change the position of the small picture Press LOCATE repeatedly while the small picture is displayed. The display position of the small picture will change in order. To switch the main and small pictures Press SWAP while the small picture is displayed. The main and small pictures will switch. To s[...]

38 ADVANCED OPERATION CHAPTER 4 ADVANCED OPERATION Multi-Window Function • The Multi-Window function provides two channel search modes. One is the “ PREVIEW ” that scans the channels programmed in the TV memory by the CH PROGRAM function(6-picture multi- search), and the other is the “ FAVORITE ” that scans the channels programmed in the [...]

39 ADVANCED OPERATION To use the PREVIEW/FAVORITE/STROBE functions (continued) 12 3 45 6 78 9 ENT 100 0 CH VOL POWER TIMER RECALL TV/VIDEO MUTE TV CABLE VCR CH RTN LIGHT STOP SOURCE FAV PLAY PIP REC TV/VCR REW FF STILL LOCATE SWAP ADV/ PIP CH ADV/ PIP CH FAV STROBE EXIT FAVORITE MENU/ PREVIEW ENTER To use the STROBE function Press STROBE to start t[...]

40 ADVANCED OPERATION CHAPTER 4 ADVANCED OPERATION Locking Channels • With this function, you can lock out specific channels by entering your own 4-digit code. The TV will not be able to tune to those channels for the next 24 hours, unless you enter the code. This TV has 8 memory spaces total — 4 for TV mode and 4 for CABLE mode. To lock out ch[...]

41 ADVANCED OPERATION To lock out channels (continued) Press ENTER . Repeat steps 6 and 7 for other channels. To unlock channels Select CH LOCK in the SET UP menu, then press or to select “ Clear. ” Press until “ PASSWORD ” is highlighted, and enter the 4-digit code used to lock out the channels with the Number buttons (0-9). Press ENTER . [...]

42 ADVANCED OPERATION CHAPTER 4 ADVANCED OPERATION Labeling Channels • This feature allows you to enter a 4 letter channel identifier of your choice that will appear over the channel number display. The label can be anything you want (for example the station call letters). • The label you set will appear when you turn the TV on, select a channe[...]

43 ADVANCED OPERATION To program channel labels (continued) 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 Press or to select the first character for the label, then press ENTER . Letters of the alphabet, numbers and other graphic symbols are available for labeling. Each time you press the or button, the displayed character will change in the following order. button → – → [...]

44 ADVANCED OPERATION CHAPTER 4 ADVANCED OPERATION Programming Y our Favorite Channels To program your favorite channels • The Favorite Channel Programming feature allows you to program up to 9 of your favorite channels each for “ FAVORITE CH 1 ” and “ FAVORITE CH 2 ” mode. Program your favorite channels for these modes separately. 1 2 Pr[...]

45 ADVANCED OPERATION Note: The FAV and FAVORITE buttons will activate only after you have programmed your favorite channels. 1 2 3 6 7 Press ENTER . Repeat steps 5 and 6 for other channels. To scan your favorite channels in order one by one Press FAV . To scan your favorite channels with a 9-picture multi-window Press FAVORITE . (See page 38 for d[...]

46 ADVANCED OPERATION CHAPTER 4 ADVANCED OPERATION Flesh T one/Noise Reduction To activate the Flesh Tone and Noise Reduction Functions Flesh Tone Function This function allows you to obtain natural flesh tones by correcting the difference of tint between TV stations. Press MENU , then press or until the PICTURE menu appears. Press (or ) until “ [...]

47 ADVANCED OPERATION CHAPTER 4 ADVANCED OPERATION Displaying XDS Information To display XDS information 1 2 3 4 To close the XDS display Press EXIT . Select the desired program. Press MENU , then press or until the CLOSED CAPTION menu appears. Press or until “ XDS ” is highlighted. Press or to display the following XDS (eXtended Data Service) [...]

48 ADVANCED OPERATION To display Closed Captioning CHAPTER 4 ADVANCED OPERATION Operating the Closed Captioning Feature To view captions Closed captioning is a printed version of the dialogue, narration, and/or sound effects of a TV program. Captions will appear at either the top or bottom of the screen during captioned broadcasts as shown. Caption[...]

49 ADVANCED OPERATION To display text information To view text Text is information presented using all of the television screen. It is usually not related to the current program. For example, it could be a listing of closed captioned programs, news, weather information, or stock market reports. Select the desired program. Press MENU , then press or[...]

50 ADVANCED OPERATION CHAPTER 4 ADVANCED OPERATION Changing the On-screen Display Language • You can choose from three different languages (English, French and Spanish) for the on-screen displays (adjustment menus and messages). To select a language for the on-screen displays 1 2 3 “ Spanish ” Press MENU , then press or until the SET UP menu [...]

51 CONNECTING OTHER EQUIPMENT CHAPTER 5 CONNECTING OTHER EQUIPMENT Connecting External Equipment To connect video/audio equipment Notes: • Refer also to the owner ’ s manual of the equipment to be connected. • When connecting other equipment to the TV, first turn off all main power switches. Stereo system Video camera, etc. VCR DVD video play[...]

52 CONNECTING OTHER EQUIPMENT CHANNEL IN ON OFF OUT RL VAR AUDIO OUT VIDEO L/ MONO AUDIO R IN DVD IN L R CR CB Y L/ MONO AUDIO S-VIDEO VIDEO R ANT ( 75 ) ANT-1 OUT ANT-2 AUDIO CENTER COLOR STREAM INPUT VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2 AUDIO CHAPTER 5 CONNECTING OTHER EQUIPMENT Connecting External Equipment (continued) Monitor panel Behind the door TV front AUDIO CE[...]

53 CONNECTING OTHER EQUIPMENT Connect the VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 IN jacks on the rear panel of the TV to the video/audio output jacks of the VCR, Laser Disc Player, etc. for playback of video recordings. To connect a standard VCR Video output TV rear Audio cable (Not supplied) Video cable (Not supplied) See pages 9 - 10 for details on Antenna/Cable TV [...]

54 CONNECTING OTHER EQUIPMENT If you connect a VCR with an S-video jack to the “ S-VIDEO ” jack on the back of the TV, you must also connect the audio cables to the “ VIDEO 1 IN ” AUDIO jacks. The S-video cable supplies video signals only. To connect a VCR with an S-video jack See pages 9 - 10 for details on Antenna/Cable TV connections. An[...]

55 CONNECTING OTHER EQUIPMENT To dub/edit video tapes using two VCRs To connect equipment for dubbing/editing Connect the output jacks of the playback VCR to the input jacks (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2 or VIDEO 3) on the TV. Connect the output jacks (VIDEO/AUDIO OUT) on the TV to the input jacks of the recording VCR. 1 2 1 2 Note: Do not connect one VCR to t[...]

56 CONNECTING OTHER EQUIPMENT CHAPTER 5 CONNECTING OTHER EQUIPMENT Connecting External Equipment (continued) This connection allows you to view pictures from a DVD video player, an advanced video/audio device. To connect a DVD video player with ColorStream ™ (Color Difference) VIDEO OUTPUT 1 2 3 To select the video input source Turn on the TV and[...]

57 CONNECTING OTHER EQUIPMENT To connect a video camera This connection allows you to view pictures from a video camera. Connect the audio/video cable to the IN-VIDEO 3 jacks. Video camera TV front Usually supplied with the video camera Audio/Video cable (not supplied) Video plug Audio plugs L R To select the video input source To operate your vide[...]

58 CONNECTING OTHER EQUIPMENT To connect an audio amplifier Connect the VARIABLE AUDIO OUT jacks to the auxiliary input jacks on the stereo amplifier. You can control the audio signal going to the audio equipment using the Remote Control for this TV. To turn off the built-in speakers * The “ fixed level ” AUDIO OUT jacks are also available for [...]

59 CONNECTING OTHER EQUIPMENT T V ON OFF CHANNEL IN ON OFF OUT RL VAR AUDIO OUT VIDEO L/ MONO AUDIO R IN DVD IN L R CR CB Y L/ MONO AUDIO S-VIDEO VIDEO R ANT ( 75 ) ANT-1 OUT ANT-2 AUDIO CENTER VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2 COLOR STREAM INPUT AUDIO To connect an A/V receiver • If you use a system that delivers Dolby Pro Logic * surround sound, you will probabl[...]

60 ADD I T IONAL REFERENCE CHAPTER 6 ADDITIONAL REFERENCE Specifications TELEVISION SYSTEM NTSC standard CHANNEL COVERAGE VHF: 2 through 13 UHF: 14 through 69 Cable TV: Mid band (A-8 through A-1, A through I) Super band (J through W) Hyper band (AA through ZZ, AAA, BBB) Ultra band (65 through 94, 100 through 125) POWER SOURCE 120 V AC, 60 Hz POWER [...]

61 ADD I T IONAL REFERENCE CHAPTER 6 ADDITIONAL REFERENCE Before Calling Service Personnel • Before calling service personnel, please check the following chart for the possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Solutions • Make sure power cord is plugged in, then press POWER . • Check the batteries in the Remote Control. If the batte[...]

62 ADD I T IONAL REFERENCE CHAPTER 6 ADDITIONAL REFERENCE Limited United States W arranty Limited One (1) Year Warranty TACP and THI warrant this product and its parts against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one (1) year after the date of original retail purchase. During this period, TACP and THI will repair a defective product [...]

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