Introduction Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control OWNER'S MANUAL Projection Television Owner's Record The model number and serial number are on the back of your TV. Record these numbers in the spaces below. Refer to these numbers whenever you communicate with your Toshiba dealer about this TV.
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. • Place the TV far enough away from the walls to allow proper ventilation.
Introduction ................................................................ 4 ENABLE BLOCKING .......................................... 26 Welcome to Toshiba ......................................................... 4 TV RATING (Independent rating system for broadcasters) .......... 26 Exploring your new TV ................................................... 4 Connecting your TV .................................................. 5 MPAA RATING (Independent rating system for movies) .................
Introduction Introduction Welcome to Toshiba 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. Instructions in this manual are based on using the remote control. You can also use the controls on the TV if they have the same name as those on 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 cable and premium channels. You should place the A/B switch in the “A”position so that you can use the TV’s features. When viewing premium channels, switch to “B” and tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel is vacant in your area), then use the converter box to change channels.
Introduction Connecting a DVD/satellite receiver and a VCR Connecting your TV This connection allows you to watch DVD/satellite, video and TV programs. You can record one TV channel while watching another channel.
Introduction Stereo VCR IN from ANT OUT to TV VIDEO From Antenna AUDIO L R IN CH 3 CH 4 OUT TV Connecting your TV AUDIO CENTER CHANNEL IN ON ANT( 75 OFF Caution: To play from the DVD, the DVD and TV must use ColorStream connections. To record from the DVD, the VCR must select Line IN.
Introduction Connecting a camcorder Camcorder Caution: If you are using an S-VHS camcorder with an S-video output, connect this to the S-video input on the TV and omit the video cable. Do not connect the video cable and the S-video cable to Video-3 simultaneously. AUDIO OUT L Using the Remote Control VIDEO Connecting your TV This connection allows you to watch video materials recorded on a camcorder.
Introduction Using the remote control Preparing the remote control for use Connecting your TV The remote control will operate your TV, most VCR models, and most cable TV converters together, even if they are different brands. If you will be using your TV with a Toshiba VCR, your remote control is already programmed and ready to use. If you own different brands of VCRs and/or converters, you first have to program your remote control.
POWER POWER MTS TIMER TV CABLE VCR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Device buttons Channel yz CH 0 100 The remote control provided with your TV is preprogrammed to operate Toshiba brand VCRs. You can program your TV remote control to operate other brands of VCRs and cable TV converters as well. C.
Introduction VCR code table Brand name AIWA AKAI Code number 034 146, 043, 046, 124, 142, 016 202 072 031 Index Appendix Using the TV’s Features Setting up your TV Using the Remote Control Connecting your TV ALBA AMPRO ANAM AUDIO DYNAMICS 012, 023, 043 BRANDT 204 BROKSONIC 035, 037, 129, 203 CANON 031 CRAIG 003, 040 CURTIS MATHES031, 041 DAEWOO 010, 110, 111, 112, 017 DBX 012, 023, 043 DYNATECH 034, 053 ELECTROHOME 059 EMERSON 006, 029, 035, 025, 034, 036, 037, 046, 101, 129, 131, 138, 017, 031, 20
Introduction Cable TV converter code table VIEWSTAR ZENITH Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control 003, 011, 041, 042, 043, 045, 046 022 030 001 030 047, 078 203 002, 004, 008, 009 008, 030 067 030 017 021 029, 067 039, 040, 056 052 007, 014, 024 004, 053 007, 024, 027, 035, 005, 014, 026, 032 086, 087, 088, 089, 012, 015, 018, 202, 205 052, 060, 093 Setting up your TV SHERITECH SIGNAL SIGNATURE SL MARX SPRUCER STANDARD COMPONENTS STARCOM STARGATE SYLVANIA TADIRAN TANDY TELECAPATION TEXSCAN TOCOM
Introduction Learning about the remote control MTS displays the AUDIO menu (page 36) turns the TV on and off POWER TV controls the TV Connecting your TV VCR TV CABLE VCR displays the CUSTOM menu to set the sleep timer (page 35) 1 2 3 allow direct access to channels (page 18) 4 5 6 7 8 controls the VCR (page 10) TIMER Channel Numbers [0–9,100] CH cycles through the programmed channels (page 18) CH yz VOL yz adjusts the volume level (page 36) CH RTN returns to the last viewed chann
Introduction Setting up your TV Learning about the menu system VOL VOL EXIT TV/ VIDEO Connecting your TV CH MENU DEMO CH MENU yzx • EXIT Using the Remote Control 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 using the buttons on your TV or remote control. 1. Press MENU to display a menu. 2. Press x or • to select a menu. 3. Press y or z select an item. 4.
Introduction 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 will appear in the language of your choice. To select a language: 1. Press MENU, then press x or • until the SET UP menu appears.
Introduction Adding channels to the TV’s memory Programming channels automatically Your TV can automatically detect all active channels in your area and store them in its memory. After the channels are stored automatically, you can manually add or erase individual channels (see page 18). To program channels automatically: 1. Press MENU, then press x or • until the SET UP menu appears. 2. Press y or z until the TV/CABLE is highlighted. 3.
Introduction Connecting your TV Adding and erasing channels manually After you have automatically programmed the channels into the channel memory, you can manually add or erase specific channels. To add or erase channels: 1. Select the channel you want to add or erase. If you are adding a channel, you must select the channel using the Channel Number buttons. 2. Press MENU, then press x or • until the SET UP menu appears. 3. Press y or z to highlight ADD/ERASE.
Introduction 3. Press x or • to display the center CONVERGENCE menu. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 RED BLUE 14 14 15 15 ENTER : TO SELECT COLOR EX I T : TO SELECT POS I T I ON 16 17 16 17 18 Connecting your TV 18 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 6. 7.
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 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 To clear your favorite channels: 1. Press MENU, 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.
Introduction 6. Assign the label to the channel. Press x or • to enter a character in the first space. Press the button repeatedly until the character you want appears on the screen. Press ENTER.
Introduction Watching picture-in-picture (PIP) The picture-in-picture (PIP) feature allows you to watch two pictures at the same time. The smaller picture comes from an external source, such as a VCR. To display a picture from an external source as a small picture: 1. Make sure you have connected the external source equipment properly. For more information, see “Connecting your TV” on page 5. 2. Turn on the TV and select the program you want to watch. 3. Press PIP once to display a small picture.
Introduction Switching the main and small pictures Press SWAP while you are using the PIP feature to switch the main and small pictures. The main and small pictures will switch each time you press the SWAP button. POWER MTS TIMER TV VCR CABLE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Connecting your TV CH 9 CH RTN 0 100 C.C A VOL ENT RESE T PT EX IT ADV Changing the position of the small picture Press LOCATE repeatedly while you are watching a small picture.
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. Entering the PIN code 1. Press MENU, then press x or • until the LOCKS menu appears.
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.
LOCKS menu 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 LOCKS 7 8 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 7 6 LOCKS 7 8 9 10 13 14 15 16 MPAA RAT I NG X NC1 7 R PG1 3 PG G 9 10 11 V – CH I P MENU 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 10 11 12 13 14 OFF 15 16 17 17 18 18 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 8 11 12 12 9 ON Connecting your TV V – CH I P ENAB
Introduction Unlocking programs temporarily 1. If you try to watch a TV program that exceeds the rating limits you set, the TV will enter 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 POWER CABLE 4 MTS TIMER 2. If you want to watch the locked program temporarily, press MUTE. 3. Press the Number buttons (0–9) to enter the 4-digit code you have stored. TV CABLE VCR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 100 C.
Introduction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 4 5 6 LOCKS 7 8 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 NEW P I N CODE 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ON CH I NPUT 12 18 0 0 17 CLEAR 18 26 33 0 0 TV CABLE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Introduction Adjusting the picture Connecting your TV Selecting the picture mode You can select your desired picture type from four picture modes— sports, standard, movie, and preference—as described in the following table: Mode Picture Quality sports standard movie preference bright and dynamic picture (factory setting) standard picture setting movie-like picture setting your personal preference* VOL VOL EXIT TV/ VIDEO DEMO CH MENU yzx • *(see “Saving new preference” on page 31.
Introduction 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, then press x or • until the PICTURE menu appears. 2. Press y or z to highlight SAVE NEW PREFERENCE. 3. Press x or •.
Introduction Connecting your TV Selecting the color temperature You can change the quality of the picture by selecting from three preset color temperatures: cool, medium, and warm. Mode Picture Quality cool medium warm blueish neutral reddish POWER MTS TIMER To select the color temperature: 1. Press MENU, then press x or • until the PICTURE menu appears. 2. Press y or z to highlight COLOR TEMPERATURE. 3. Press x or • to highlight the mode you prefer.
Introduction Watching video input 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 SOURCE SELECT I ON 7 8 9 10 11 12 To receive a color video OUT signal, a video or S-video IN jack must be used instead of the ColorStream connection. If you press the TV/VIDEO button on the TV, the menu does not display the numbers (0–4).
Introduction Using the closed caption feature Connecting your TV The Closed Caption feature has two options: • Captions—An on-screen display of the dialogue, narration, and sound effects of programs and videos that are closed-captioned (usually identified in your local TV listing as “CC”). • Text—An on-screen display of information not related to the program, such as weather or stock reports (if available in your area). POWER MTS TIMER To view captions or text: 1.
Introduction Setting the timer (sleep timer) Note : If you want to see how much time remains before the shut-off time, press TIMER once. The remaining time will be displayed. To erase the display, press EXIT.
Introduction Adjusting the sound Connecting your TV Muting the sound Press MUTE to temporarily turn off the sound. While the sound is off, the screen will display the word MUTE in the lower right corner. To restore the sound, press MUTE again. When you press the MUTE button, the Closed Caption feature is automatically activated. To deactivate this feature, press the MUTE button again. This feature works only when the closed caption mode is set to OFF.
Introduction Using the surround sound feature The surround sound feature expands the audio listening field wider and deeper to create exceptional sound quality from the TV’s speakers. The feature uses stereo signals from a TV broadcast or video input. To turn on the surround sound feature: 1. Select the stereo mode following the steps under “Selecting stereo/SAP broadcasts” on page 36. 2. Press SURROUND (or MENU then yz) to display the THEATER menu. 3. Press SURROUND (or x •) to highlight MATRIX.
Introduction Adjusting the sound quality You can change the quality of your TV’s sound by adjusting the bass, treble, and balance. POWER MTS Connecting your TV To adjust the sound quality: 1. Press MENU, then press x or • until the AUDIO menu appears. 2. Press y or z to highlight the item you want to adjust.
POWER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 AUD I O 11 12 TIMER TV ON / OFF 100 ON MA I N 9 10 14 15 15 16 17 17 18 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 AUD I O 0 100 1 C.
Introduction Selecting the Audio OUT sound This feature allows you to select the sound source (MAIN or PIP) that is output from the Audio OUT jacks. This is useful when amplifying or recording the PIP sound with the external equipment while hearing the sound of the main picture through the built-in speakers. Connecting your TV To select the Audio OUT sound: 1. Press MENU, then press x or • until the AUDIO menu appears. 2. Press y or z to highlight AUDIO OUT. 3.
Introduction Viewing the demonstration mode When you press DEMO on the TV, the TV automatically displays a variety of its on-screen menus and special features. This function is provided for demonstration purposes only. To stop the demonstration mode: Press DEMO again. Connecting your TV Understanding the auto power off feature The TV will automatically turn itself off after approximately 15 minutes if it is tuned to a vacant channel or a station that completes its broadcast for the day.
Introduction Appendix 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 Consumption 129 W (average) Audio Power 14 W + 14 W Speaker Type Two 6-1/4 inches (16 cm) round Video/Audio Terminals S-VIDEO INPUT Y-INPUT: 1 V(p-p), 75 ohm, negative sync. C-INPUT: 0.
Introduction Troubleshooting • The sound may be muted. Press VOLUME. • The station may have broadcast difficulties. Try another channel. • Check that the SPEAKERS function in the AUDIO menu is properly set. Poor sound, picture OK • The station may have broadcast difficulties. Try another channel. Poor picture, sound OK • Check the antenna connections. • The station may have broadcast difficulties. Try another channel. • Adjust the PICTURE menu.
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.
Introduction B NOISE REDUCTION ......................................................31 Picture mode ....................................................................30 Picture quality ..................................................................30 Picture-in-Picture (PIP) LOCATE button ................................................................ 24 PIP button .......................................................................... 23 SOURCE button ...........................................
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