Appendix Using the TV’s Features Setting up your TV ® 43HX71 53HX71 © 2001 TOSHIBA CORPORATION All Rights Reserved Using the Remote Control Projection Television Index Connecting your TV OWNER'S MANUAL Introduction
Important Information Precautions Installing your TV WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. • Place the TV on the floor or on a sturdy platform. The mounting surface should be flat and steady. If you install the TV on a soft floor, make sure that the floor is not damaged by the weight of the TV. Use this TV with the Toshiba stand listed in the Specifications section on page 52 only.
Introduction ................................................................ 4 Welcome to Toshiba ......................................................... 4 Exploring your new TV ................................................... 4 Connecting your TV .................................................. 5 Connecting a VCR .......................................................... 5 Connecting a cable converter box .................................... 6 Connecting a cable converter box and VCR .............
Introduction Introduction Connecting your TV Congratulations! You have purchased one of the finest projection TVs on the market. The goal of this manual is to guide you through setting up and operating your Toshiba TV as quickly as possible. This manual applies to models 43HX71 and 53HX71. Before you start reading, check your model number by looking at the rear of the TV. Instructions in this manual are based on using the remote control.
Introduction Connecting your TV ANTENNA Coaxial Cable Connecting your TV AUDIO Cables VIDEO Cable S-VIDEO Cable Color Stream Cable Using the Remote Control If you have not connected electronic equipment before, or you have been frustrated in the past, you may wish to read this section. (Cables are not supplied.) • A coaxial cable is the standard cable that comes in from your antenna or cable converter box. Coaxial cables use “F” connectors.
Introduction Connecting a cable converter box Connecting your TV This connection allows you to watch basic and premium cable channels. To use the TV’s features, select ANT-1. To view premium channels, select ANT-2, tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel is vacant in your area), and use the converter box to change channels.
Introduction Connecting a DVD player or satellite receiver and a VCR Stereo VCR VIDEO AUDIO L R IN IN from ANT OUT to TV CH 3 CH 4 OUT TV AUDIO CENTER CHANNEL IN ANT( 75 ) ANT-1 ON OFF OUT S-VIDEO R VIDEO Y L/ MONO L PB AUDIO Connecting your TV Do not connect the DVD player/satellite receiver and VCR to the same video channel on the TV. (See the illustrations, which show the DVD player/satellite receiver connected to Video-1 on the TV and the VCR connected to Video-2 on the TV.
Introduction Connecting a DVD player (with or without component video) and a VCR Using the Remote Control Connecting your TV This connection allows you to watch DVD, VCR, and TV programs, and record DVD and TV programs. You can record from one source while watching a program from another source. Your TV has ColorStream component video inputs. Connecting your TV to a ColorStream-compatible DVD player (such as a Toshiba ColorStream-equipped DVD player) can greatly enhance picture quality and realism.
Introduction Connecting a DTV receiver/set-top box (with or without component video) and a VCR AUDIO L R IN IN from ANT OUT to TV TV AUDIO CENTER CHANNEL IN ANT( 75 ANT-1 ON VIDEO VIDEO Y L L/ MONO PB R R Y L/ MONO PB AUDIO OUT VAR AUDIO L PR ) Caution: The unauthorized recording of television programs, videotapes, and other materials may infringe upon the provisions of copyright laws.
Introduction Connecting two VCRs Connecting your TV This connection allows you to record (dub/edit) from one VCR to another VCR while watching a videotape. You can also record from one TV channel while watching another TV channel.
Introduction Connecting an audio system Amplifier LINE IN L R TV AUDIO CENTER CHANNEL IN ANT( 75 ) ANT-1 ON OFF OUT S-VIDEO Note: To hear sound when using an external audio amplifier, the volume of both the TV and the amplifier must be set above 0 (zero). R VIDEO VIDEO Y L L/ MONO PB R R Y L/ MONO PB AUDIO OUT VAR AUDIO L PR Connecting your TV This connection allows you to use an audio amplifier to adjust the audio level. This also allows you to use external speakers.
Introduction Using the remote control Preparing the remote control for use Connecting your TV Your Toshiba TV remote control has one dedicated TV mode and five universal modes: VCR, Cable/SAT, DVD, Audio1, and Audio2.
Introduction Remote Control functional key chart Cassete (VCR) Using the Remote Control Connecting your TV --Power Digit 1 Digit 2 Digit 3 Digit 4 Digit 5 Digit 6 Setting up your TV Digit 7 Digit 8 Digit 9 --100 Digit 0 ------------- Using the TV’s Features ------Exit/Clear --- Appendix TV ----------Forward Reverse Rewind Pause Play F.
Introduction Key Label TV/VCR AM/FM DISC Connecting your TV STOP REC PIP CH yz Using the Remote Control PIP MULTI STILL SWAP LOCATE SOURCE Toshiba TV Cable Satellite VCR (TV) (CBL/SAT) (CBL/SAT) VCR Bypass A/B TV/SAT TV/VCR --------VCR VCR VCR VCR PIP channel up/down PIP on/off Strobe PIP Still PIP Swap PIP Locate PIP Source TV Receiver CD/MD Cassete (AUDIO) (AUDIO) (VCR) --------Disc shift AM/FM Disc shift Deck side A/B switch Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Record --Record Record Record TV TV TV TV TV TV
Introduction Programming the remote control for use with your audio/video devices Connecting your TV • Some newer VCRs are capable of working on either of two remote codes.These VCRs have a switch labeled “VCR1/VCR2.
Introduction Connecting your TV Verifying the device code (990) Use this feature to verify the codes for your other devices. The number of blinks after pressing the 1, 2, 3, and 4 buttons is the 4digit code set up for that mode. For example, to verify the device code of the VCR: 1. Press MODE to select the VCR mode. 2. While holding down the RECALL button, press 9 –9 –0. 3. Press 1 ➝ 0 blinks. 4. Press 2 ➝ 3 blinks. 5. Press 3 ➝ 8 blinks. 6. Press 4 ➝ 5 blinks.
Introduction Device code table BBT Belcor Bell & Howell Bell South Cable Star Cabletenna Cableview Century Citizen Colour Voice Comtronics Contec Digi Eastern Emerson Everquest Focus GC Electronics Garrard Gemini General Instrument GoldStar Goodmind Hamlin Hitachi Hytex Jasco Jerrold Linsay Magnavox Memorex Movie Time NSC Novaplex Oak Optimus Panasonic Panther Paragon Philips Pioneer Popular Mechanics Prelude Pulsar Quasar RCA Radio Shack Realistic Recoton Regal Regency Rembrandt Runco Seam Signal Signa
Introduction Device code table Connecting your TV VCR setup codes Brand Code Admiral Adventura Aiko Aiwa Akai 0067, 0228 0019 0297 0019, 0056, 0326 0060, 0072, 0080, 0125 0297 0054 0259 0056 0259 0123 0021, 0140, 0203, 0228, 0314, 0380, 0498 0091, 0297 0056 0054 0039 0100 0297 0056, 0297 0091 0056, 0066, 0091, 0259, 0290 0054, 0060, 0079, 0181 0070, 0259 0039, 0064, 0297, 0580 0039 0061 0019 0056 0056 0051 0019, 0021, 0055, 0056, 0062, 0080, 0087, 0107, 0140, 0203, 0227, 0228, 0231, 0297, 0313, 0314,
Introduction Device code table CD Player setup codes 0037 0174, 0253 0143, 0176 0175 0213 0189 0213, 0264 0439 0048, 0322 0213 0176, 0198, 0318, 0456 0264 0019 0022, 0892 0174, 0183, 0324, 0488 0107, 0193, 0198, 0361 0028 0264, 0299, 0412, 0439 0051, 0183, 0324 0176, 0192, 0445 0051, 0174 0091 0047, 0056, 0209, 0645, 0700, 0845 0306 0176 0037 0324 0176 0112 0048 0439 0176, 0324 0048, 0176, 0199 0306 0176 0038, 0318 0253 0176 0183, 0189, 0193 0120, 0887 0019, 0051, 0056, 0106, 0164, 0198, 0213, 0215, 0299,
Introduction Device code table Using the Remote Control Connecting your TV Amplifier setup codes Code Brand Code Aiwa Carver Curtis Mathes Denon GE Harman/Kardon JVC Linn Magnavox Marantz Optimus Panasonic Philips Pioneer Realistic Sony Soundesign Technics Toshiba Victor Wards Yamaha 0425 0288 0319 0179 0097 0911 0350 0288 0288 0288 0319, 0414 0327 0288, 0911 0032, 0319 0414 0239, 0708 0097 0327 0372 0350 0032, 0097 0373 Aiwa Fisher Harman/Kardon JBL JVC Jerrold Nikko Paramount Pictures RCA SSI Sch
Introduction Learning about the remote control The buttons used for operating the TV only are described here. For a complete list of the remote control’s functions, see the “Remote Control functional key chart” on pages 13 –14. POWER turns the TV on and off Connecting your TV SLEEP allows access to the automatic TV shut-off function (page 46) LIGHT The first press of the LIGHT button lights the keypad and turns on the Illumination mode.
Introduction Setting up your TV 43HX71 Learning about the menu system VOL MENU After you have installed the batteries and programmed the remote control, you will need to set some preferences on the TV using the menu. You can access the menu with the buttons on your TV or by using the remote control. 1. Press MENU to display menu. 2. Press x or • to select menu. 3. Press y or z select an item. 4. Press x or • to select or adjust a setting.
TV front panel 43HX71 Choose from three different languages (English, French and Spanish) for the on-screen display of adjustment menus and messages. To select a language: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the SET UP menu appears. 2. Press y or z to highlight LANGUAGE.
Introduction Adding channels to the TV’s memory When you press Channel y or z, your TV will stop only on the channels stored in the TV’s channel memory. Follow the steps below and on the next page to program all active channels into the TV’s memory. Note: To tune the TV to a channel not programmed in the channel memory, you must use the Channel Number buttons on the remote control.
TV front panel CH VOL MENU VOL PO TV/VIDEO TOUCH FOCUS MENU yzx • Channel yz 53HX71 CH VOL SET UP EXIT CH MENU EXIT TV/VIDEO TOUCH FOCUS POWER VOL CH ENGL I SH 00:00 ANT1 CABLE ADD / ERASE Using the Remote Control LANGUAGE CLOCK SET ANT 1 / 2 TV / CABLE CH PROGRAM ADD / ERASE Introduction 43HX71 Connecting your TV Adding and erasing channels manually After you have programmed the channels automatically, you can manually add or erase specific channels. To add or erase channels: 1.
Introduction Adjusting the color convergence 43HX71 Connecting your TV This projection TV uses three separate TV tubes: red, green, and blue. 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 the three images converge correctly. Convergence may drift over time or if you move the TV. If you can see clear images on your TV screen, skip this procedure.
Introduction 3. Press x or • to display the Center Convergence menu. 6. 7. 1 2 4 yzx • EXIT Using the Remote Control 5. MENU/ENTER 3 Setting up your TV 4. If you see separate red, blue, or green crossed lines (or red or blue shadows next to white lines), you need to adjust the convergence. Press ENTER to highlight RED or BLUE, depending on which color needs adjusting. If both red and blue need adjusting, you will need to perform steps 4 and 5 twice.
Introduction Using the TV’s features Adjusting the channel settings Using the Remote Control Connecting your TV Switching between two channels You can switch between two channels without entering an actual channel number each time. To switch between two channels: 1. Select the first channel or video mode you want to view. 2. Select a second channel with the Channel Number buttons (0-9, 100). 3. Press CH RTN. The previous channel will be displayed.
Introduction Connecting your TV To clear a favorite channel: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the CUSTOM menu appears. 2. Press y or z to highlight FAVORITE CH2, for example. 3. Press x or • to display the FAVORITE CH2 menu. CUSTOM 000 OFF CH I NPUT 2 6 8 15 18 20 0 0 0 TV CABLE CLEAR ALL 4. Press yzx • to highlight the channel you want to clear, then press ENTER.
Introduction 4. Press the Channel Number buttons to select a channel you want to label. CUSTOM Connecting your TV T I MER CC FAVOR I TE CH 1 FAVOR I TE CH2 CH L A B E L I NG V I DEO LABEL BACKGROUND 000 OFF CH I NPUT LABEL CLEAR 6 Using the Remote Control 5. Press z to highlight LABEL. 6. Press x or • repeatedly to select a character for the first space, and then press ENTER.
Introduction Viewing the wide-screen picture formats Selecting the image shape 1. Make sure the ColorStream HD1 or HD2 mode is selected. (See page 44 for details.) 2. Press PIC SIZE repeatedly to select either Normal, Letterbox, or Compression image shape, as described below. Note: The message “Not Available” will appear when the PIC SIZE button is pressed in the mode other than the ColorStream HD1 or HD2.
Introduction Watching PIP/double-window Connecting your TV The PIP/double-window feature allows you to watch two pictures at the same time. The sub-picture can be a TV broadcast or come from an external source, such as a VCR. To display a TV broadcast as a sub-picture: 1. Turn on the TV and select the program you want to watch. 2. Press PIP once to display a small picture. A window 1/9 the size of the screen will appear. Press PIP a second time to display a double-window.
Introduction Switching the main and sub-pictures Press SWAP while you are using the PIP feature to switch the main and sub-pictures. The main and sub-pictures will switch each time you press the SWAP button. Connecting your TV PIP mode Using the Remote Control Double-window mode STILL LOCATE SWAP Setting up your TV Changing the position of the small picture Press LOCATE repeatedly while you are watching a small picture.
Introduction Using the multi-window feature The multi-window feature provides two functions. One is the Favorite that scans the channels programmed in the TV memory by the FAVORITE CH function (9-picture multi-search) and the other is the Strobe, which is convenient when watching a quickly moving picture such as a sports program. Setting up your TV Using the Remote Control Connecting your TV Using the favorite function 1.
Introduction Using the LOCKS menu The LOCKS menu includes the V-Chip, CH Lock, Video Lock, and New PIN Code functions. You can use these functions after entering the correct PIN code. Number LOCKS V – CH I P ENABLE BLOCK I NG TV RAT I NG MPAA RAT I NG BLOCK I NG OPT I ON CH LOCK V I DEO LOCK FRONT PANEL LOCK NEW P I N CODE Connecting your TV Entering the PIN code 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the LOCKS menu appears. OFF OFF OFF 2. Press y or z to display the PIN code entering mode.
Introduction Using the V-CHIP menu Some TV programs and movies include signals that classify the content of the program (violence, sex, dialog, language). The V-CHIP control feature in this TV detects the signals and blocks the programs according to your selections. To use this feature, perform the following setup. Connecting your TV ENABLE BLOCKING 1. From the LOCKS menu, select ENABLE BLOCKING. 2. Press x or • to select ON or OFF.
Introduction LOCKS menu LOCKS V - CH I P ENABLE BLOCK I NG TV RAT I NG MPAA RAT I NG BLOCK I NG OPT I ON CH LOCK V I DEO LOCK FRONT PANEL LOCK NEW P I N CODE ON OFF OFF Connecting your TV MPAA RATING (Independent rating system for movies) 1. From the LOCKS menu, select MPAA RATING. 2. Press x or • to display the MPAA RATING menu, then press z or y to highlight MPAA RATING. 3. Press x or • to display the MPAA RATING menu. LOCKS MPAA RAT I NG X NC1 7 R PG1 3 PG G To select each item: Press z or y .
Introduction Unlocking programs temporarily 1. If you try to watch a TV program that exceeds the rating limits you set, the TV enters into the program lock mode. TH I S PROGRAM HAS BEEN BLOCKED ! TV- PG L V Connecting your TV EXCEEDS SET L I M I TS PUSH MUTE TO ENTER P I N CABLE 4 2. To temporarily unlock the program, press MUTE. 3. Press the Number buttons (0-9) to enter your 4-digit pin code.
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Introduction Lock the front panel buttons to prevent the buttons from being pressed accidentally (by children, for example). When the front panel lock is in ON mode, all control buttons on the TV front panel (except POWER) do not operate. To lock the front panel: 1. From the LOCKS menu, select FRONT PANEL LOCK. 2. Press x or • to highlight ON.
Introduction Adjusting the picture Picture Quality Sports Standard Movie Preference Bright and dynamic picture (factory setting) Standard picture setting (factory setting) Movie-like picture setting (factory setting) Your personal preference* *(see “Saving new preference” on page 42.) To select the picture mode: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the PICTURE menu appears. 2. Press z or y to select MODE. 3. Press x or • to highlight the mode you prefer.
Introduction Connecting your TV Saving new preference You can save the PICTURE qualities (contrast, brightness, color, tint, and sharpness) you adjusted in the picture preference mode. To save your new preferences: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the PICTURE menu appears. 2. Press y or z to highlight SAVE NEW PREFERENCE. 3. Press x or •. When complete, the menu displays “DONE”.
Introduction Connecting your TV Selecting the cinema mode When you view a DVD movie (3-2 pulldown processed) from a DVD player connected to the ColorStream (component video) inputs on the TV, smoother and more natural motion can be obtained by setting the CINEMA MODE to FILM (auto). To select the cinema mode: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the PICTURE menu appears. 2. Press y or z to highlight CINEMA MODE. 3. Press x or • to select FILM (auto) or VIDEO (off ).
Introduction Selecting the video input source Press INPUT on the remote control or TV/VIDEO on the TV to view a signal coming from another device connected to your TV, such as a VCR or video disc player (see illustrations below). You can select ANT 1, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, ColorStream HD1, ColorStream HD2, or ANT 2 depending on which input jacks are used for connecting the devices (see “Connecting your TV” on page 5.
Introduction MENU yzx • Using the Remote Control The closed caption feature has two options: • Captions—An on-screen display of the dialogue, narration, and sound effects of TV programs and videos that are closed captioned (usually marked as “CC” in TV listings). • Text—An on-screen display of information not related to the current program, such as weather or stock data (when provided by individual stations). To view captions or text: 1. Tune the TV to the desired program. 2.
Introduction Setting the sleep timer Connecting your TV To set the sleep timer to turn the TV off automatically: 1. Press SLEEP to set the length of time until the TV turns off. Note : To display the amount of time left until the TV turns off automatically, press SLEEP once. T I MER 60 Setting up your TV Using the Remote Control Every time you press the button, the time will increase by 10 minutes, up to 180 minutes. 170 → 180 → 0 → 10 MIN.
Introduction Adjusting the sound Muting the sound Press MUTE to temporarily turn off the sound. While the sound is off, the screen will display the word “1/2 MUTE” or “MUTE” in the lower right corner. Every time you press the button, the mute mode will change in the following order. Connecting your TV → Normal → 1/2 MUTE → MUTE When you select “MUTE” mode, the closed caption feature is automatically activated. To deactivate this feature, press MUTE again.
Introduction Using the Remote Control Connecting your TV Using the WOW™ surround sound feature The WOW™ surround sound feature expands the audio listening field wider and deeper to create exceptional sound quality from the TV’s speakers. WOW consists of the three features: SRS 3D, FOCUS and TruBass, being turned on. The feature uses stereo signals from a TV broadcast or video input. To adjust the WOW feature: 1. Select STEREO mode (see “Selecting stereo/SAP broadcasts” on page 47). 2.
Introduction Connecting your TV Resetting audio adjustments The RESET function returns the audio adjustments to the following factory settings: Bass .................. center (50) Treble ............... center (50) Balance ............ center (0) To reset the audio adjustments: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the AUDIO menu appears. 2. Press y or z to highlight RESET. 3. Press x or •. The menu displays “DONE”.
Introduction Connecting your TV Turning off the built-in speakers Use this feature to turn the TV speakers off when you connect an audio system (see “Connecting an audio system” on page 11). To turn off the built-in speakers: 1. Press MENU, then press x or • until AUDIO menu appears. 2. Press y or z to highlight SPEAKERS. 3. Press x or • to highlight OFF. Note: Make sure the volume control of your audio amplifier is set to a moderate listening level.
Introduction Selecting the background of the menu display Connecting your TV You can change the background of the menu display by selecting from two preset types: shaded and solid (gray). To select the background: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the CUSTOM menu appears. 2. Press y or z to highlight BACKGROUND. 3. Press x or • to select either a SHADED or SOLID background.
Introduction Appendix Specifications Connecting your TV 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) Using the Remote Control Power Source 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power Consumption 43HX71: 207 W (average) 53HX71: 204 W (average) Audio Power 15 W + 15 W Setting up your TV Speaker Type 43HX71: Two 4-3/4 inches (12 cm
Introduction Troubleshooting • The sound may be muted. Press VOLUME. • The station may have broadcast difficulties. Try another channel. • Check that the SPEAKERS function in AUDIO menu is set properly. Poor picture, sound OK • Check the antenna connections. • The station may have broadcast difficulties. Try another channel. • Adjust the PICTURE menu. Poor reception of broadcast channels • The station may have broadcast difficulties. Try another channel. • Check the antenna connections.
Introduction Limited United States Warranty Connecting your TV Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc. (“TACP”) and Toshiba Hawaii Inc. (“THI”) make the following limited warranties. These limited warranties extend to the original consumer purchaser or any person receiving this set as a gift from the original consumer purchaser and to no other purchaser or transferee.
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