Introduction Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control OWNER'S MANUAL Projection Television © 2002 TOSHIBA CORPORATION All Rights Reserved Using the TV’s Features 6 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. Model number: Serial number: 23565704 Appendix 01 FILE N o.
Dear Customer, Child Safety Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba TV. This manual will help you use the many exciting features of your new TV. Before operating the TV, please read this manual completely, and keep it nearby for future reference.
Important Safety Instructions 1) 2) 3) 4) Installation, Care, and Service Installation Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Follow these recommendations and precautions and heed all warnings when installing your TV: 15) Never modify this equipment. Changes or modifications may void: a) the warranty, and b) the user’s authority to operate this equipment under the rules of the Federal Communications Commission.
23) Always operate this equipment from a 120 VAC, 60 Hz power source only. 29) [This item applies to projection TVs only.] If the air temperature rises suddenly (for example, when the TV is first delivered), condensation may form on the lenses. This can make the picture appear distorted or the color appear faded. If this happens, turn off the TV for 6 to 7 hours to allow the condensation to evaporate.
Important Safety Information ............................. 2-4 If you cannot remember your PIN code .................. 28 Introduction ................................................................ 5 Using the V-CHIP menu ............................................... 29 Welcome to Toshiba ......................................................... 5 ENABLE BLOCKING .......................................... 29 Exploring your new TV ...................................................
Introduction Introduction Welcome to Toshiba Using the Remote Control Connecting your TV Congratulations! You have purchased one of the finest projection TV’s 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 43A61, 43A62, 50A61, 50A62, 61A61, and 61A62. Before you start reading, check the model number by looking at the rear of the TV.
Introduction Connecting your TV Coaxial (antenna) cable Standard stereo A/V cables (typically color-coded yellow for video, red and white for audio) Connecting your TV Note: Cables are not supplied with your TV. Coaxial cable is the cable that comes in from your antenna, cable TV service, or cable converter box. Coaxial cable uses “F” connectors.
Introduction Connecting a cable converter box Connecting your TV This connection allows you to view a different picture on your PIP if you use a converter box to view premium channels. Select ANT 2 and tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel is vacant in your area). Use the converter box to change channels. You will need: • three coaxial cables TV From Cable AUDIO CENTER CHANNEL IN ANT( 75 Note: You cannot view premium channels in the PIP window.
Stereo VCR AUDIO L R IN IN from ANT OUT to TV CH 3 CH 4 OUT TV AUDIO CENTER CHANNEL IN ANT( 75 Introduction ) ANT-1 ON OFF OUT OUT L VAR R AUDIO S-VIDEO ANT-2 VIDEO Y VIDEO L L/ MONO AUDIO AUDIO R R PB Do not connect a standard video cable and an S-video cable to Video-1 (or Video-2) at the same time or the picture performance will be unacceptable.
Introduction Stereo VCR IN from ANT OUT to TV VIDEO From Antenna AUDIO L R IN CH 3 CH 4 OUT TV AUDIO CENTER CHANNEL IN ANT( 75 ) Connecting your TV ANT-1 ON Note: To play from the DVD player, the DVD player and TV must use ColorStream connections.
Introduction Connecting a camcorder Connecting your TV This connection allows you to watch video materials recorded on a camcorder. You will need: • one pair of audio cables • one video cable Camcorder VIDEO Note: If you have an S-VHS camcorder, use an S-video cable (in the S-video jacks) instead of a standard video cable between the TV and camcorder.
Introduction Connecting an A/V receiver Connecting your TV This connection allows you to use an audio/video (A/V) receiver to enhance your TV’s sound. If you have a system with Dolby Pro Logic* surround sound, you can add to the realism of the sound by using the TV speakers as center channel speakers.
Introduction Using the remote control With the remote control, you can operate your TV, most VCR models, and 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. (See “Programming the remote control for use with a non-Toshiba VCR or a cable TV converter” on page 14.
Introduction Programming the remote control for use with a non-Toshiba VCR or a cable TV converter 14 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 100 0 CH CH RTN T P CA VOL ENT Channel Numbers Enter ADV/ PIP CH C.
Introduction VCR code table Fisher Fuji Funai Garrard GE Go Video Goldstar Gradiente Harley Davidson Harman/Kardon Harwood Headquarter HI-Q Hitachi MGA MGN Technology Minolta Mitsubishi Motorola MTC Multitech Nad NEC Nikko Noblex Olympus Optimus Optonica Orion Panasonic Penney Pentax Philco Philips Pilot Pioneer Portland Protec Pulsar Quarter Quartz Ricoh Runco Samsung Sanky Sansui Sanyo Scott Sears Sharp Shintom Shogun Singer Sony STS Sylvania Symphonic Tatung Teac Technics Teknika Telefunken TMK Tosh
Introduction Cable TV converter code table Code number 020,022,026,027, 030,032,033,036, 066 Antronix 041 Archer 041,058,172 Belcor 075 Cable Star 075 Cabletenna 041 Cableview 041 Century 172 Citizen 172 Colour Voice 044,050 Comtronics 059,079 Contec 038 Dae Ryung 027 Eastern 021 Focus 419 Garrard 172 GC Electronics 035,075 Gemini 034,089 General Instrument 030,295 GoldStar 059,163 Hamlin 028,039,053,278, 292 Hitachi 030 Hytex 026 Jasco 172 Jerrold 022,030,031,033, 034,043,066,295 Macom 052 Magnavox 046 Me
Introduction Learning about the remote control turns the TV on and off (pages 14, 38) POWER sets the TV to turn off automatically (page 38) TIMER LIGHT RECALL POWER displays time, status, channel, and rating information on-screen (page 44) RECALL Connecting your TV MUTE TV/VIDEO TIMER selects the video input source (page 36) MUTE turns off the sound (page 39) LIGHT back-lights the remote control keys for 5 seconds TV/CABLE/VCR 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 CH switches between TV, Cable, and VCR mode
Introduction Setting up your TV CH MENU EXIT VOL TV/VIDEO DEMO VOL CH MENU yzx • LIGHT RECALL POWER TV CABLE VCR MUTE TV/VIDEO TIMER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 CH 9 CH RTN 100 VOL ENT ADV/ PIP CH MENU U EN M PT 0 CA P I CTURE ANTENNA C.
Introduction Changing the on-screen display language LIGHT RECALL POWER TV CABLE VCR TV/VIDEO 1 2 2 3 3 4 13 14 6 7 8 9 VOL CH RTN 0 100 ENT PT 7 C.
Introduction Adding channels to the TV’s memory 4 5 5 6 7 6 SET UP 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 8 LANGUAGE CLOCK SET ANT 1 / 2 TV / CABLE CH PROGRAM ADD / ERASE ENGL I SH 9 10 ANT1 TV / CABLE 11 12 13 ADD 15 14 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 Setting up your TV 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 4. Press z to select CH PROGRAM.
1 5 7 8 100 13 14 MENU FAV yzx • 7 9 10 ANT1 CABLE 11 12 ADV/ PIP CH EX ENGL I SH IT 8 LANGUAGE CLOCK SET ANT 1 / 2 TV / CABLE CH PROGRAM ADD / ERASE Using the Remote Control 12 Channel Numbers ENT ADV/ PIP CH 6 T SE RE 11 VOL ENTER FAV 5 SET UP 8 10 0 CA 4 9 9 CH RTN C.
Introduction Adjusting the color convergence MUTE TV/VIDEO TIMER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 CH Number 9 VOL CH RTN 0 ENT ADV/ PIP CH CA PT 100 MENU U C. EN Connecting your TV LIGHT RECALL POWER TV CABLE VCR M 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.
MUTE TV/VIDEO TIMER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 CH VOL 0 ENT ADV/ PIP CH EN CA CH RTN MENU M PT 100 Connecting your TV Channel Numbers 9 CH RTN U ENTER ENTER IT FAV Using the Remote Control ADV/ PIP CH yzx • FAV zy EX FAV T SE RE 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.
LIGHT RECALL POWER TV CABLE VCR 2 3 3 4 4 5 14 15 CH I NPUT 2 6 8 15 18 20 0 0 0 TV CABLE CLEAR ALL 14 T SE RE Using the Remote Control 1 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 CUSTOM 7 8 8 9 OFF 10 11 CH I NPUT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TV CABLE CLEAR ALL 16 17 12 13 14 15 16 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 Using the TV’s Features Setting up your TV Labeling channels Channel labels appear above the channel number display each time
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 12 7 13 14 5 6 7 8 OFF 9 VOL CH RTN 9 10 100 11 0 Channel Number ENT 12 13 14 15 16 17 17 18 18 MENU U 16 ADV/ PIP CH EN 06 CH I NPUT A––– LABEL CLEAR M 15 8 T I MER CC FAVOR I TE CH 1 FAVOR I TE CH2 CH L A B E L I NG V I DEO L A B E L BACKGROUND 4 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 ENTER
Introduction Watching picture-in-picture (PIP) Connecting your TV The picture-in-picture (PIP) feature allows you to watch two pictures at the same time. The smaller picture can come from a TV broadcast or an external source, such as a VCR. To display a TV broadcast as a small 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 1/16 size window.
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. LIGHT RECALL POWER TV CABLE VCR MUTE TV/VIDEO TIMER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 CH 100 PT 0 VOL ENT ADV/ PIP CH M EN CA U C.
Introduction Using the LOCKS menu The LOCKS menu includes the V-chip, CH (channel) Lock, Video Lock, and New PIN Code functions. You can use these functions only after entering the correct PIN code. Note: The V-Chip function is available only for the U.S. V-Chip system. The Canadian V-Chip system is not supported. Entering the PIN code 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the LOCKS menu appears.
ENABLE BLOCKING 1. From the LOCKS menu, select ENABLE BLOCKING. 2. Press x or • to select ON or OFF.
Introduction 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. 3. Press z or y to highlight MPAA RATING, and then press x or • to display the MPAA ratings. 4. Press • to lock (“X”) or x to unlock (“✓”).
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 EXCEEDS SET L I M I TS CABLE Connecting your TV PUSH MUTE TO ENTER P I N 4 LIGHT RECALL POWER 2. If you want to watch the locked program temporarily, press MUTE. 3. Press the Channel Number buttons (0–9) to enter the 4-digit PIN code you stored (see “Entering the PIN code” on page 28).
1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 6 6 6 7 7 16 17 18 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 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 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 FRONT PANEL LOCK NEW PIN CODE 9 ON 1 2 3 6 LOCKS Setting up your TV Using the TV’s Features 7 7 8 8 V – CH I P ENABLE BLOCK I NG ON TV RAT I NG MPAA RAT I NG BLOCK I NG
Introduction Adjusting the picture Selecting the picture modes Select your desired picture type from the following picture modes: Sports, Standard, Movie, and Preference.
LIGHT RECALL POWER TV CABLE VCR MUTE TV/VIDEO TIMER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 CH 5 6 6 P I CTURE ANTENNA 9 8 MODE PREFERENCE 9 10 10 11 13 14 15 17 11 FLESH TONE ON ON NO I SE REDUCTION COLOR MEDI UM TEMPERATURE CONVERGENCE SAVE NEW PREFERENCE 14 15 16 DONE 17 18 Using the Remote Control 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 You can choose your saved preferences by selecting PREFERENCE in the picture mode (see “Selecting the pic
Mode Picture Quality Cool Medium Warm Blueish Neutral Reddish LIGHT RECALL POWER TV CABLE VCR MUTE TV/VIDEO TIMER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 CH 0 VOL ENT ADV/ PIP CH C.
Introduction Watching video input To view a signal from another device connected to the TV (such as a VCR or DVD player), press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control or TV to change the video input (see illustrations below). Select VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, or ColorStream, depending on which input jack is used for connecting the specific device (see “Connecting your TV” on page 7).
Introduction Using the closed caption feature 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 7 6 CUSTOM 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Note: The closed caption feature can be also selected by pressing MENU and x • to display the Custom menu, yz to highlight CC, and then x • to select a closed caption mode. Using the Remote Control To view captions or text: 1. Tune the TV to the desired program or video. 2. Press C.
Introduction Setting the sleep timer The sleep timer turns off the TV automatically. To use the remote control to set the sleep timer: Repeatedly press TIMER to set the number of minutes until the TV turns off automatically (in 10-minute increments, to a maximum of 180). 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Note : To display the amount of time until the TV turns off automatically, press TIMER once. To close the display, press ENTER.
Introduction Adjusting the sound RECALL MUTE TV/VIDEO TIMER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 MUTE CH PT 100 0 VOL ENT ADV/ PIP CH MENU M EN U ENTER FAV Connecting your TV 9 CH RTN FAV ADV/ PIP CH TV/VCR STILL PLAY PIP REW Using the Remote Control STOP SOURCE REC EX IT yzx • T SE RE Selecting stereo/SAP broadcasts The multi-channel TV sound (MTS) feature allows you to listen to high-fidelity stereo sound while you watch TV.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 CH 9 VOL CH RTN 0 ENT ADV/ PIP CH CA PT 100 ENTER FAV FAV 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 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 Using the Remote Control 7 THEATER ADV/ PIP CH 7 8 8 9 yzx • IT 2 EX 1 2 T SE RE 1 MENU U C.
Introduction Adjusting the sound quality You can change the quality of your TV’s sound by adjusting the bass, treble, and balance. To adjust the sound quality: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the AUDIO menu appears. 2. Press y or z to highlight the item you want to adjust. LIGHT RECALL POWER TV CABLE VCR MUTE TV/VIDEO TIMER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 CH 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 AUD I O 7 8 ADV/ PIP CH CA C. 10 MENU 11 12 13 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 ENTER FAV FAV 18 3.
Introduction Connecting your TV Using the sub-bass system (SBS) The sub-bass system allows you to enhance bass performance (even when the sound volume is low). To turn on the SBS: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the AUDIO menu appears. 2. Press y or z to highlight SBS. 3. Press x or • to highlight ON. Note: The Sub-Bass System signal does not pass through the “Variable Audio OUT” jacks. (See page 9.) However, the AUDIO menu will appear when the buttons are pressed.
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 CH 2 0 VOL ENT ADV/ PIP CH CA PT 100 MENU M EN U ENTER yzx • IT FAV ADV/ PIP CH EX FAV Connecting your TV 9 CH RTN Using the Remote Control 1 MUTE TV/VIDEO TIMER 1 T SE RE 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 Introduction LIGHT RECALL POWER TV CABLE VCR C. Selecting the Audio OUT sound You can choose to output the sound of either the PIP or main picture from the Audio OUT jacks.
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 highlight either SHADED or SOLID.
Introduction 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. This feature does not work in VIDEO mode.
Introduction Appendix Connecting your TV 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 43A61, 43A62: 146 W; 50A61, 50A62, 61A61 and 61A62: 140 W 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 o
Introduction Troubleshooting • The sound may be muted. Press VOL yz. • The station may have broadcast difficulties. Try another channel. • Make sure the SPEAKERS feature in the AUDIO menu is set correctly. 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 for 27'' FST PURE® and All Larger Television Models Connecting your TV Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc. (“TACP”) and Toshiba Hawaii, Inc. (“THI”) make the following limited warranties to original consumers in the United States. THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES EXTEND TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER OR ANY PERSON RECEIVING THIS TELEVISION AS A GIFT FROM THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER AND TO NO OTHER PURCHASER OR TRANSFEREE. PRODUCTS PURCHASED IN THE U.S.A.
Introduction Limited Canada Warranty for 27'' FST PURE® and All Larger Television Models Limited Two (2) Year Warranty on Picture Tube* TCL further warrants the picture tube in this television against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of two (2) years after the date of original retail purchase.
Index Appendix Using the TV’s Features Setting up your TV Using the Remote Control Connecting your TV Introduction Notes 50
C Cable box connection .......................................................... 8 Camcorder connection ...................................................... 11 C.CAPT button ...................................................................... 37 CH LABEL .............................................................................. 24 CH LOCK .................................................................................31 CH RTN button ................................................................
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