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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:...
TV on a soft floor, make sure that the floor is not damaged by the weight of the TV. • Model 40H80 may be used only with Toshiba stand shown on page 52. Use with other stands may result in instability causing possible injury.
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 ... 6 Connecting a DVD player or satellite receiver and a VCR ...
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 40H80, 56H80, and 65H80. Before you start reading, check your model number on the back of the TV.
Connecting your TV 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.
Connecting a cable converter box 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.
Connecting a DVD player or satellite receiver and a VCR This connection allows you to watch DVD/satellite, VCR, and TV programs, and record one TV channel while watching another channel. You will need: • one coaxial cable • two pairs of audio cables (one single and one pair of audio cables for a mono VCR) •...
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.
Connecting a DTV receiver/set-top box (with or without ColorStream™) and a VCR This connection allows you to watch DTV (digital TV broadcast), VCR, and TV programs, and record DTV and TV programs. You can record from one source while watching a program from another source.
VIDEO-3 IN AUDIO S-VIDEO VIDEO L/MONO Video-3 (front panel) of 40H80 The Video OUT jack does not output the POP picture. The Audio OUT jacks can output the sound of either the Main or POP picture (see “Selecting the Audio OUT sound” on page 49).
Connecting an audio system This connection allows you to use an audio amplifier to adjust the audio level. This also allows you to use external speakers. To control the audio, turn on the TV and the stereo amplifier, and turn off the built-in speakers (see“ Turning off the built-in speakers”...
Using the remote control Preparing the remote control for use Your Toshiba TV remote control has one dedicated TV mode and five universal modes: VCR, Cable/SAT, DVD, Audio1, and Audio2. The target devices and default devices being programmed for each mode...
Remote Control functional key chart Toshiba TV Cable Key Label (TV) (CBL/SAT) (CBL/SAT) LIGHT Lights the remote key, and toggles between enabled and disabled Illumination mode. SLEEP Sleep timer --- POWER Power Power 1/MOVIE Digit 1 Digit 1 2/SPORTS Digit 2...
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Toshiba TV Cable Key Label (TV) (CBL/SAT) (CBL/SAT) TV/VCR Bypass A/B AM/FM DISC --- STOP PIP CH POP channel up/down POP on/off MULTI This button is not available for this TV model or any other device connected to this TV.
Programming the remote control for use with your audio/video devices Device code setup 1. Refer to the Device code table on pages 17–20 to find the code for the brand of your device. If more than one number is listed, try each one separately until you find the one that works.
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 4-digit code set up for that mode. For example, to verify the device code of the VCR: 1.
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. turns the TV on and off (page 51) POWER allows access to the automatic TV shut-off function (page 45) SLEEP...
6 seconds (except the Convergence menu, which will remain until a button is pressed). • If you want to close an on-screen display instantly, press EXIT. 40H80 56H80 / 65H80 DEMO MENU MENU...
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.
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3. Press x or • to display the Center Convergence menu. 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 B L U E ENTER TO SELECT COLOR...
Using the TV’s features Adjusting the channel settings 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.
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. 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 CUSTOM T I MER...
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6. Press x or • repeatedly to select a character for the first space, and then press ENTER. 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 CUSTOM T I MER FAVOR I...
Viewing the wide-screen picture formats You can view programs that have the conventional TV picture format (4:3 aspect ratio) and the wide-screen format (16:9 aspect ratio) in a variety of picture sizes. Selecting the picture size Repeatedly press PIC SIZE to select either Normal, Theater Wide, or Full picture size, as described below.
Adjusting the height of the Theater Wide picture 1. Press PIC SIZE to select the Theater Wide mode. 2. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the THEATER menu appears. 3. Press y or z to highlight THEATER WIDE SIZE. THEATER SURROUND THEATER W I DE SIZE...
Scrolling the Theater Wide picture (Theater Wide 2 and 3 only) 1. Press PIC SIZE to select the Theater Wide mode. 2. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the THEATER menu appears. 3. Press y or z to highlight THEATER WIDE SIZE. 4.
Using the POP double-window feature The POP (picture-outside-picture) feature splits the screen into a double window that allows you to watch two programs at the same time. The POP program can come from a TV broadcast or an external source, such as a VCR. To display a TV broadcast in the POP window: 1.
Switching the main and POP pictures Press SWAP while you are using the POP feature to switch the main and POP pictures. Freezing the POP picture Press STILL while you are using the POP feature. The POP picture will become a still picture. To return to the moving picture, press STILL again.
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, and then press x or • until the LOCKS menu appears.
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.
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. 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 LOCKS MPAA RAT I NG...
Unlocking programs temporarily 1. If you try to watch a TV program that exceeds the rating limits you set, the TV enters program lock mode. After 4 seconds, the TV starts the favorite channel search function (see page 34). You can either unlock the program temporarily (see steps 2–4) or select a non-locked program to watch.
To unlock channels: 1. From the LOCKS menu, select CH LOCK. 2. Press x or • to display the CH LOCK menu. 3. Press y or z to highlight CLEAR. 4. Press x or • until “0” replaces the channel numbers you have locked.
To save your new picture quality settings, you must select SAVE NEW PREFERENCE (see page 41) before closing the Picture menu or the TV will return to the previous picture mode. 40H80 56H80 / 65H80 DEMO MENU MENU higher lighter...
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.
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 blueish medium neutral warm reddish To select the color temperature: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the PICTURE menu appears.
S-video IN connection instead of the ColorStream connection. • If you select ColorStream HD1 or HD2 while the POP picture is active, the POP window will close. TV/VIDEO 40H80 EXIT MENU TV/VIDEO DEMO 56H80 / 65H80 DEMO MENU...
Using the closed caption feature 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).
Setting the sleep timer To set the sleep timer to turn the TV off automatically: 1. Press SLEEP (or MENU and yz) to display the CUSTOM menu. TIMER will be highlighted. 2. After the number position starts to blink, press the Channel Number buttons (0–9) to enter the length of time until the TV turns off automatically (in 10-minute increments to a maximum of 180).
2. Press y or z to highlight MTS. 3. Press x or • to highlight SAP. You will hear the station’s second audio program (if available) from the speakers, while viewing the original program’s picture (see note at right). 40H80 MENU DEMO MENU 56H80 / 65H80...
® Using the TruSurround sound feature expands the audio ® ® TruSurround 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 ®...
Resetting your audio adjustments The RESET function returns your audio adjustments to the following factory settings: Bass ... center (50) Treble ... center (50) Balance ... center (0) To reset your audio adjustments: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the AUDIO menu appears.
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, and then press x or • until the AUDIO menu appears.
Using the stable sound feature When the signal source is changed, the stable sound feature limits the high volume level to prevent extreme changes in volume. For example, this will prevent the sudden increase in volume that often happens when a TV program switches to a commercial. To turn on the stable sound feature: 1.
Viewing the demonstration (DEMO) mode The demonstration (DEMO) mode is an option available in the SET UP menu that will demonstrate several of your TV’s features. To start the demo: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the SET UP menu appears.
56H80: 195 W (average) 65H80: 195 W (average) Audio Power 14 W + 14 W Speaker Type 40H80: Two 4-3/4 inches (12 cm) round 56H80: Two 6-5/16 inches (16 cm) round 65H80: Two 6-5/16 inches (16 cm) round Video/Audio Terminals S-VIDEO INPUT Y : 1 V(p-p), 75 ohm, negative sync.
Troubleshooting Before calling a service technician, please check the following table for a possible cause of the problem and some solutions. Problem TV will not turn on No picture, no sound No sound, picture OK Poor sound, picture OK Poor picture, sound OK Poor reception of broadcast channels Cannot receive above channel 13 Black box appears on the screen...
ATTENTION CANADIAN CONSUMERS: Canadian consumers are requested to complete the special Canadian “Warranty Registration Form” enclosed, and forward this completed form with a copy of bill of sale to TOSHIBA OF CANADA to “Register and Validate” their warranty. Products purchased in the U.S.A. and used in Canada are not covered by these warranties.