Toshiba 46H84C Owner's Manual

Toshiba 46H84C Owner's Manual

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WNER'S
Projection Television
46H84
46H84C
51H84
51H84C
57H84
57H84C
65H84
M
ANUAL
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:
Serial No.:
23566304

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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: Serial No.: 23566304...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    Dear Customer, 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. Safety Precautions...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with a dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings.
  • Page 4 Care For better performance and safer operation of your TOSHIBA TV, follow these recommendations and precautions: 27) Always sit approximately 10–25 feet away from the TV and as directly in front of it as possible. The picture can appear dull if you sit too far to the left or right of the TV, or if sunlight or room lights reflect on the screen.
  • Page 5 Important Safety Precautions for Split Cabinet Feature Toshiba TV models 57H84 and 65H84 have a split cabinet feature that allows disassembly of the cabinet into two sections during installation. For details, please refer to the insert titled “Disassembly/ Reassembly Instructions for Split Cabinet Feature” that accompanied this owner’s manual in the accessory pack.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Important Safety Information ... 2-5 Introduction ... 7 Welcome to Toshiba ... 7 Exploring your new TV ... 7 Connecting your TV ... 8 Connecting a VCR ... 9 Connecting a cable converter box ... 9 Connecting a cable converter box and VCR ... 10 Connecting a DVD player or satellite receiver and a VCR ...
  • Page 7: 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 46H84, 51H84, 57H84 and 65H84.
  • Page 8: Connecting Your Tv

    HDMI is for use with video equipment that has a HDMI type A connector (see page 15). NOTE REGARDING PICTURE QUALITY When connecting video equipment to your Toshiba TV: For GOOD picture quality: Use a standard yellow video cable. For BETTER picture quality: If your equipment has an S-video input, use an S-video cable instead of a standard yellow video cable.
  • Page 9: Connecting A Vcr

    Connecting a VCR This connection allows you to watch local channels and video programs, play or record on the VCR while watching TV, and record from one channel while watching another channel. You will need: • two coaxial cables • one set of A/V cables From Cable Box or Antenna Stereo VCR IN from ANT OUT to TV...
  • Page 10: Connecting A Cable Converter Box And Vcr

    Connecting a cable converter box and VCR This connection allows you to watch and record basic and premium cable channels, watch videotapes, and record one channel while watching another channel. To watch basic cable and use the TV’s features, select ANT-1. To view premium channels or record with the VCR, select ANT-2, tune the TV and VCR to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel is vacant in your area), and use the converter box to change channels.
  • Page 11: 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: • two (or three, if satellite receiver is used) coaxial cables •...
  • Page 12: Connecting A Dvd Player With Colorstream (Component Video) And A Vcr

    Your TV has ColorStream (component video) inputs. Connecting your TV to a DVD player with component video inputs (such as a Toshiba DVD player with ColorStream ® quality and realism. – To record one TV program while watching another TV program, tune the VCR to the channel to record, and tune the TV to the channel to watch.
  • Page 13: Connecting A Dtv Receiver/Set-Top Box With Colorstream (Component Video) And A Vcr

    Connecting a DTV receiver/set-top box with ® ColorStream (component video) and a VCR This connection allows you to watch DTV (digital TV), VCR, and TV programs, and record DTV and TV programs. Your TV has ColorStream (component video) inputs. Connecting your TV to a DTV receiver with component video inputs can greatly enhance picture quality and realism.
  • Page 14: 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: • two coaxial cables •...
  • Page 15: Connecting A Hdmi Device To The Hdmi Input

    Connecting a HDMI device to the HDMI input HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is the first all digital consumer electronics A/V interface that supports an uncompressed standard. One jack supports both video and audio information. The HDMI input on your TV is designed to accept HDMI program material in digital form from EIA/CEA-861/861B–compliant consumer electronic devices, such as a set-top box or DVD player equipped with a HDMI or DVI output connection.
  • Page 16: Connecting A Dvi Device To The Hdmi Input

    Connecting a DVI device to the HDMI input • one HDMI–DVI conversion cable • one pair of standard audio cables DVI device (for example, set-top box or DVD player) VIDEO AUDIO Connecting an audio system This connection allows you to use external speakers connected to an audio amplifier and control volume levels with the TV.
  • Page 17: Using The Remote Control

    (home theater in a box), even if they are different brands. If you have a Toshiba device: Your TV remote control is preprogrammed to operate most Toshiba devices. See page 20. If you have a non-Toshiba device or a Toshiba device...
  • Page 18: Programming The Remote Control To Operate A Cable Converter Box, Satellite Receiver, Vcr, Dvd Player, Or Htib (Home Theater In A Box)

    DVD player, or HTIB (home theater in a box) Your Toshiba TV remote control is preprogrammed to operate most Toshiba devices. To program your TV remote control to operate a non-Toshiba device (or a Toshiba device that it is not preprogrammed to operate), follow the steps below.
  • Page 19: Remote Control Codes (Cont.)

    Star Choice: 057 Memorex: 039 Star Trak: 025, 026, 037, Mintek: 040 NAD: 026 STS: 024 Nakamichi: 041 Toshiba: 000, 001, 002, Norcent: 043 003, 004, 005, 006, Onkyo: 044 007, 020, 031, 056 Oritron: 058 Uniden: 021, 028, 030,...
  • Page 20: Using The Remote Control To Operate A Cable Converter Box, Satellite Receiver, Vcr, Dvd Player, Or Htib (Home Theater In A Box)

    VCR, DVD player, or HTIB (home theater in a box) If you have a non-Toshiba device or a Toshiba device that the remote control is not preprogrammed to operate, you must first program the remote control to recognize the device (if you have not already done so).
  • Page 21: Learning About The Remote Control

    Learning about the remote control The buttons used for operating the TV only are described here. turns the TV on and off POWER displays screen information (page 57) RECALL sets the TV to turn off at a specific time (page 51) SLEEP selects video input source (page 49) TV/VIDEO...
  • Page 22: 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 menu using the buttons on your TV or remote control.
  • Page 23: Changing The On-Screen Display Language

    Changing the on-screen display language You can 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 24: Adding Channels To The Tv's Memory

    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.
  • Page 25: 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 26: 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 27 6. Press y (up), z (down), x (left), or • (right) on the remote control to converge the red or blue line into the white line. : TO ADJUST RED ENTER : TO CHANGE COLOR EX I T : TO F I N I SH ADJUSTMENT : TO ADJUST BLUE ENTER : TO SELECT POS I T I ON EX I T...
  • Page 28: Using The Tv's Features

    Using the TV’s features Adjusting the channel settings Switching between two channels using Channel Return The Channel Return feature allows you to switch between two channels without entering an actual channel number each time. 1. Select the first channel (or video mode) you want to view. 2.
  • Page 29 3. Press ENTER to display the FAVORITE CH menu. CH INPUT will be highlighted. FAVOR I TE CH I NPUT – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –...
  • Page 30: Labeling Channels

    Labeling channels Channel labels appear above the on-screen channel number display each time you turn on the TV, change a channel, or press RECALL. You can choose any four characters to identify a channel. To create channel labels: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the CUSTOM menu appears.
  • Page 31: Viewing The Wide-Screen Picture Formats (480I, 480P And 1080I Signals Only)

    Viewing the wide-screen picture formats (480i, 480p and 1080i signals only) You can view 480i and 480p format programs in a variety of picture sizes—Natural, Theater Wide 1, Theater Wide 2, Theater Wide 3, and Full. (The Full picture size is not selectable for 1080i format program.) The way the image displays in any of the picture sizes will vary depending on the format of the program you are viewing.
  • Page 32 Theater Wide 1 picture size (For 4:3 format program) • The picture is non-uniformly enlarged—the center of the picture remains close to its original proportion, but the left and right edges are stretched wider to fill the screen. • A small part of the picture at Theater Wide 1 picture size example the top and bottom is hidden;...
  • Page 33: 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 PICTURE menu appears. 3. Press y or z to highlight PICTURE SCROLL. P I CTURE P I CTURE S I ZE AUTO ASPECT...
  • Page 34: Using The Auto Aspect Feature

    Using the AUTO ASPECT feature When the AUTO ASPECT feature is set to ON and the TV receives a 480i signal (other than HDMI imput source), the picture size is automatically selected (as described in the following table). Aspect ratio of signal source when AUTO ASPECT is ON) 4:3 Normal 16:9 Full...
  • Page 35: 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 36: 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. Switching the speaker sound of main and POP programs Press x or • while you are using the POP feature to switch the sound (main or POP) from the speakers.
  • Page 37: Double-Window Aspect Ratio

    Double-Window aspect ratio The Double-Window feature displays each picture according to its input signal aspect ratio, as illustrated below. 480i 480i 480i Using the programmed channel search function You can use the programmed channel search function to quickly scan the channels you programmed into the TV’s memory (page 24). 1.
  • Page 38: Using The Favorite Channel Search Function

    Using the favorite channel search function You can use the favorite channel search function to quickly scan your favorite channels (see “Programming your favorite channels” on page 28). 1. Press FAVORITE. The TV automatically enters multi-window mode, and begins a twelve- picture scan of your favorite channels.
  • Page 39: 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 40: Enable Blocking

    ENABLE BLOCKING 1. From the LOCKS menu, press z or y to highlight V-CHIP, and then press ENTER. The V-CHIP menu appears. 2. Press z or y to highlight ENABLE BLOCKING, ENABLE BLOCK I NG and then press ENTER. TV RAT I NG MPAA RAT I NG BLOCK I NG OPT I ON LOCKS MENU...
  • Page 41: Mpaa Rating (Independent Rating System For Movies)

    MPAA RATING (Independent rating system for movies) 1. From the V-CHIP menu, press z or y to highlight MPAA RATING, and then press ENTER. MPAA RATING menu appears. 2. Press y or z to highlight MPAA RATING. 3. Press • to lock (“X”) or MPAA RAT I NG V –...
  • Page 42: Unlocking Programs Temporarily

    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 auto favorite channel search function (see page 38). You can either unlock the program temporarily (see steps 2-4) or select a non-locked program to watch.
  • Page 43 To unlock individual channels: 1. From the LOCKS menu, press y or z to highlight CH LOCK, then press ENTER. CH LOCK menu appears. 2. Press yzx • to highlight the channel you want to unlock, then press ENTER. CH LOCK I NPUT –...
  • Page 44: Locking The Video Inputs

    Locking the video inputs With the VIDEO LOCK feature, you can lock out the input sources (Video 1, Video 2, Video 3, ColorStream HD1, ColorStream HD2, HDMI) and channels 3 and 4. You will not be able to select the input sources with the TV/VIDEO button or Channel buttons unless you clear the setting.
  • Page 45: Adjusting The Picture

    Adjusting the picture Selecting the picture mode You can select your 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*...
  • Page 46: Saving New Preference

    Saving new preference You can save the PICTURE qualities (contrast, brightness, color, tint, sharpness, color temperature and CableClear DNR) 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 47: Using The Cableclear™ Dnr Feature

    Using the CableClear™ DNR feature CableClear™ DNR reduces visible interference in your TV picture. This is useful when receiving a broadcast with a weak signal (especially a Cable channel) or playing a video cassette or disc damaged by repeated use. To turn on CableClear™...
  • Page 48: Selecting The Display Format (For 480P Signal Only)

    Selecting the display format (for 480p signal only) This feature is to convert the input signal 480p to 540p or 1080i. To select the display format: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the PICTURE menu appears. 2.
  • Page 49: Selecting The Video Input Source

    Selecting the video input source Press the TV/VIDEO on the remote control or the TV to view a signal from another device connected to your TV, such as a VCR or DVD player (see illustrations below). You can select ANT 1, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, ColorStream HD1, ColorStream HD2, HDMI, or ANT 2 depending on which input jacks are used for connecting the devices (see “Connecting your TV”...
  • Page 50: 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 51: Setting The On Timer

    Setting the ON timer To set the ON timer to turn the TV on automatically: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the CUSTOM menu appears. 2. Press y or z to highlight ON TIMER, and then press ENTER. 3.
  • Page 52: Setting The Clock

    Setting the clock To set the clock: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the SET UP menu appears. 2. Press y or z to highlight CLOCK SET, and then press ENTER. 3. Press the Number buttons (0-9) to enter the correct time. The clock operates on a 24-hour cycle.
  • Page 53: Adjusting The Sound

    Adjusting the sound Muting the sound Press MUTE to temporarily reduce (1/2 MUTE) or turn off (MUTE) the sound. While the sound is off, the screen will display “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 54: Using The Wow™ Surround Sound Feature

    Using the WOW™ surround sound feature WOW is a special combination of SRS Labs audio technologies that creates a thrilling surround sound experience with deep, rich bass from stereo sound sources. Your TV’s audio will sound fuller, richer, and wider. To adjust the WOW feature: 1.
  • Page 55: Resetting Your Audio Adjustments

    Resetting your 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 56: 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 16). To turn off the built-in speakers: 1. Press MENU, then press x or • until AUDIO menu appears. 2.
  • Page 57: Selecting The Background Of The Menu Display

    Selecting the background of the menu display 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.
  • Page 58: Appendix

    WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK ! Never attempt to service the TV yourself. Opening and removing the covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to a Toshiba Authorized Service Center. Television System NTSC standard...
  • Page 59: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Before calling a service technician, please check the following table for a possible cause of the symptom and some solutions. Symptom Solution TV will not turn on • Make sure the power cord is plugged in, then press POWER. •...
  • Page 60: Limited United States Warranty

    THE TIME WITHIN WHICH AN ACTION MAY BE BROUGHT, OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES; THEREFORE, THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU UNDER SUCH CIRCUMSTANCES. FST PURE ® is a registered trademark of Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. 041504...
  • Page 61: Limited Canada Warranty

    ON THE TIME WITHIN WHICH AN ACTION MAY BE BROUGHT, OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES; THEREFORE, THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU UNDER SUCH CIRCUMSTANCES. FST PURE ® is a registered trademark of Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. 041504...
  • Page 62: Index

    Index A/V cables (standard) ... 8 ANT 1/2 ...23 Antenna cables (coaxial) ... 8 AUDIO OUT sound, selecting ... 56 Audio system connection ... 16 Auto aspect ... 34 Auto convergence ... 26 Auto favorite ... 38, 42 Auto power off ... 57 BACKGROUND selection ...
  • Page 63 Note...
  • Page 64 VANCOUVER: 22171 FRASERWOOD WAY, RICHMOND, B.C., V6W 1J5, CANADA – TEL: (604) 303-2500 MANUFACTURED BY ColorStream and StableSound are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. CableClear, TouchFocus, and SurfLock are trademarks of Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. PRINTED IN USA...

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