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O
WNER'S
Projection Television
42H81
50H81
57H81
65H81
© 2002 TOSHIBA CORPORATION
All Rights Reserved
M
ANUAL
TM
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:
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- Page 1 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:...
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Page 2: Important Information
Important Information WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The lightning symbol in the triangle tells you that the voltage inside this product may be strong enough to cause an electric shock. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Using the remote control ... 12 Preparing the remote control for use ... 12 Installing the remote control batteries ... 12 Using the remote control with a Toshiba VCR or cable TV converter ... 12 Programming the remote control for use with a non-Toshiba VCR or cable TV converter ... -
Page 4: Introduction
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 42H81, 50H81, 57H81, and 65H81. -
Page 5: Connecting Your Tv
Connecting your TV Note: Cables are not supplied with your TV. • Coaxial cable is the standard cable that comes in from your antenna, cable TV company, or cable converter box. Coaxial cables use “F” connectors. • Standard A/V (audio/video) cables are usually color-coded according to use: yellow for video, red for stereo right audio, and white for stereo left (or mono) audio. -
Page 6: Connecting A 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. -
Page 7: Connecting A Dvd Player Or Satellite Receiver And A Vcr
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) •... -
Page 8: Connecting A Dvd Player With Component Video And A Vcr
® Your TV has ColorStream (component video) inputs. Connecting your TV to a component video compatible DVD player (such as a Toshiba DVD player with ColorStream quality and realism. You will need: • one coaxial cable • three pairs of audio cables (two single and one pair of audio cables for a mono VCR) •... -
Page 9: Connecting A Dtv Receiver/Set-Top Box And A Vcr
Connecting a DTV receiver/set-top box 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. -
Page 10: Connecting Two Vcrs
Connecting two VCRs 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. You will need: • one coaxial cable •... -
Page 11: Connecting An Audio System
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” on page 47). -
Page 12: 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 or cable TV converter, your remote control is already programmed and ready to use. -
Page 13: Programming The Remote Control For Use With A Non-Toshiba Vcr Or Cable Tv Converter
The TV remote control is pre-programmed to operate Toshiba VCRs and cable TV converters. To use the remote control to operate a non-Toshiba VCR or cable TV converter, follow the steps below to program the remote control. 1. Refer to the “VCR code table” or “Cable TV converter code table”... -
Page 14: Vcr Code Table
Sony 019,259 Multitech 019,091 Sylvania 057,059,060,069, Symphonic Tatung Nikko Teac Noblex Technics Olympus Teknika Optimus 056,067,077,123 Telefunken Optonica Orion Toshiba Panasonic 054,096,181,244 Penney 054,056,057,059, Totevision 061,073,259 Unitech Pentax 061,084,124 Vector Philco Vector Research Philips 054,081,100,129 Video Concepts Pilot Videosonic Pioneer... -
Page 15: Cable Tv Converter Code Table
Starcom Century Stargate Citizen Starquest Colour Voice 044,050 Sylvania Comtronics 059,079 Teleview Contec Texscan Dae Ryung Tocom Eastern Toshiba Focus Tusa Garrard Unika GC Electronics 035,075 United Artists Gemini 034,089 United Cable General Instrument 030,295 Universal GoldStar 059,163 Hamlin 028,039,053,278,... -
Page 16: Learning About The Remote Control
Learning about the remote control turns the TV on and off POWER displays information on-screen (page 48) RECALL illuminates the keypad for five seconds LIGHT sets the TV to turn off at a specific time (page 43) TIMER selects the video input source (page 41) TV/VIDEO mutes the sound (page 44) MUTE... -
Page 17: Setting Up Your Tv
Setting up your TV Learning about the menu system After you have installed the batteries and programmed the remote control, you will need to set some preferences on the TV using the menu system. You can access the menus using the buttons on your TV or remote control. -
Page 18: Changing The On-Screen Display Language
Changing the on-screen display language 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. -
Page 19: Adding Channels To The Tv's Memory
Adding channels to the TV’s memory When you press Channel y or z, your TV will select only 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. Programming channels automatically Your TV can automatically detect all active channels in your area and store them in its memory. -
Page 20: Adding And Erasing Channels Manually
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. 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. -
Page 21: Adjusting The Color Convergence
Adjusting the color convergence 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. - Page 22 3. Press x or • to display the Center Convergence menu. 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 TO ADJUST ENTER TO SELECT COLOR...
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Page 23: Using The Tv's Features
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. -
Page 24: Labeling Channels
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. 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... - Page 25 4. Press the Channel Number buttons to select a channel you want to label. 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 0 0 0...
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Page 26: Viewing The Wide-Screen Picture Formats
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 Nomal, Theater Wide 1, Theater Wide 2, Theater Wide 3, or Full picture size, as described below. -
Page 27: Theater Wide 1, 2, 3
Theater Wide 1, 2, 3 The Theater Wide picture size enlarges the picture to fill the screen (see note at right). Wide-screen picture on Wide-screen picture in Theater Wide conventional TV screen (also size on wide-screen TV known as “letter box” format, with bars at top and bottom) Conventional picture on conventional TV screen... -
Page 28: Scrolling The Theater Wide Picture (Theater Wide 2 And 3 Only)
Scrolling the Theater Wide picture (Theater Wide 2 and 3 only) 1. Press PIC SIZE to select the Theater Wide 2 or 3 mode. 2. Press MENU, and then press x or • until THEATER menu appears. 3. Press y or z to highlight PICTURE SCROLL. 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 THEATER P I CTURE SCROLL... -
Page 29: Using The Pop Double-Window Feature
Using the POP double-window feature The POP (picture-out-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. -
Page 30: Switching The Main And Pop Pictures
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. -
Page 31: Using The Locks Menu
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. -
Page 32: Using The V-Chip Menu
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 conrol feature in this TV detects the signals and blocks the programs according to your selections. To use this feature, perform the following setup. -
Page 33: Mpaa Rating (Independent Rating System For Movies)
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. 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... -
Page 34: Unlocking Programs Temporarily
Unlocking programs temporarily 1. If you try to watch a TV program that exceeds the set rating limits, the TV enters program lock mode. After 4 seconds, the TV starts the favorite channel search function (see page 30). You can either unlock the program temporarily (see steps 2-4) or select a non-locked program to watch. -
Page 35: Locking Video Inputs
To unlock channels: 1. From the LOCKS menu, select CH LOCK. 2. Press x or • to display the CH LOCK menu. 3. Press yzx • to highlight the channel you want to unlock, 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 LOCKS V CHI P –... -
Page 36: Using The Front Panel Lock Feature
Using the front panel lock feature 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. -
Page 37: Adjusting The Picture
Adjusting the picture Selecting the picture mode Select the desired picture type from four picture modes: Sports, Standard, Movie, and Preference. Mode Picture Quality Sports Bright and dynamic picture (factory setting) Standard Standard picture setting (factory setting) Movie Movie-like picture setting (factory setting) Preference Your personal preference* *(see “Saving new preference”... -
Page 38: Saving New Preference
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. -
Page 39: Selecting The Cinema Mode
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 set the CINEMA MODE to FILM (auto): 1. -
Page 40: Selecting The Color Temperature
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. -
Page 41: Selecting The Video Input Source
Selecting the video input source Press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control or 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”... -
Page 42: Using The Closed Caption Feature
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). -
Page 43: Setting The Sleep Timer
Setting the sleep timer To set the sleep timer to turn the TV off automatically: 1. Press TIMER to set the length of time until the TV turns off. 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 T I MER T I MER 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... -
Page 44: Adjusting The Sound
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. -
Page 45: Using The Srs 3D Surround Sound Feature
Using the SRS 3D surround sound feature The SRS 3D 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. -
Page 46: Resetting Audio Adjustments
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. -
Page 47: Turning Off The Built-In Speakers
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. -
Page 48: Using The Stablesound ® Feature
® Using the StableSound feature When the signal source is changed, the StableSound the high volume level to prevent extreme changes in volume (for example, to prevent the sudden increase in volume that often happens when a TV program switches to a commercial). To turn on the StableSound feature: 1. -
Page 49: Viewing The Demonstration Mode
Viewing the demonstration mode The demonstration mode is an option available in the MENU button on the TV front panel that will demonstrate several of your TV’s features. To start the demo: Press and hold the MENU button on the TV front panel for 4 seconds. -
Page 50: Appendix
65H81: 189 W (average) Audio Power 15 W + 15 W Speaker Type 42H81: Two 4-3/4 inches (12 cm) round 50H81: Two 6-5/16 inches (16 cm) round 57H81: Two 6-5/16 inches (16 cm) round 65H81: Two 6-5/16 inches (16 cm) round... -
Page 51: Troubleshooting
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 picture, sound OK Poor reception of broadcast channels Cannot receive above channel 13 Black box appears on the screen Unable to select a certain channel... -
Page 52: Limited United States Warranty
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. -
Page 53: Index
Index A/V receiver connection ... 11 ANT 1/2 ...18 Antenna cables ... 5 Audio cables ... 5 AUDIO OUT sound, selecting ... 47 Audio system connection ... 11 Auto convergence ... 21 Auto power off ...49 Automatic light sensor (ALS) ...38 BACKGROUND selection ...48 Back of the TV ... - Page 54 VANCOUVER: 22171 FRASERWOOD WAY, RICHMOND, B.C. V6W 1J5, CANADA TEL: (604) 303-2500 MANUFACTURED BY ColorStream and StableSound are registered trademarks and TouchFocus is a trademark of Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc. SRS and the symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. SRS technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.