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WNER'S
Projection Television
51HX84
57HX84
51,57HX84(E)01
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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.:
5/26/04, 11:14 AM
23566344
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- Page 1 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.: 5/26/04, 11:14 AM...
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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 dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. - Page 4 Care For better performance and safer operation of your TOSHIBA TV, follow these recommendations and precautions: 28) 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 model 57HX84 has 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.
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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 an antenna or cable TV ... 8 Connecting a VCR ... 9 Connecting a cable converter box ... 9 Connecting a cable converter box and 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 51HX84 and 57HX84. Before you start reading, check the model and serial numbers on the back of your TV. -
Page 8: Connecting Your Tv
● Component video cables come in sets of three, and are for use with video equipment with component video output. (ColorStream Toshiba’s brand of component video.) ● HDMI is for use with video equipment with HDMI output (type A connectors) (see page 15). -
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 standard A/V cables From Cable Box or Antenna IN from ANT OUT to TV CH 3... -
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
TV programs. ® Your TV has ColorStream (component video) inputs. Connecting your TV to a DVD player with component video (such as a Toshiba DVD player with ColorStream 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 can greatly enhance picture quality and realism. -
Page 14: Connecting Two Vcrs
Connecting two VCRs This connection allows you to record (dub/edit) rom one VCR to another VCR while watching a videotape. You can also record from ont TV channel while watching another TV channel. You will need: • two coaxial cables •... -
Page 15: Connecting An Hdmi™ Or A Dvi Device To The Hdmi Input
Connecting an HDMI The HDMI input on your TV receives digital audio and uncompressed digital video from an HDMI device or uncompressed digital video from a DVI device. This input is designed to accept HDCP material in digital form from EIA/CEA-861/861B– compliant consumer electronic devices (such as a set- top box or DVD player with HDMI or DVI output). -
Page 16: Connecting An Audio System
Connecting an audio system This connection allows you to use an audio amplifier and external speakers, and adjust the audio level using the TV’s remote control. To control the audio, turn on the TV and the amplifier, and turn off the TV’s built-in speakers (see “Turning off the built-in speakers”... -
Page 17: Using The Remote Control
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... -
Page 18: Remote Control Functional Key Chart
Remote Control functional key chart Toshiba TV 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 Digit 1 Digit 1 Digit 2 Digit 2... - Page 19 Toshiba TV Key Label (TV) TV/VCR AM/FM DISC STOP REC** POP CH POP channel up/down SPLIT POP Split POP DIRECT CH POP Direct ch FREEZE Still picture SWAP POP Swap CH SCAN POP Ch scan SOURCE POP Source Notes: • “---” will send nothing.
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Page 20: Programming The Remote Control For Use With Your Audio/Video Devices
Programming the remote control for use with your audio/video devices Device code setup 1. Refer to the Device code table on pages 22–23 to find the code for your device. If more than one number is listed, try each one separately until you find one that works. -
Page 21: Using The Volume Lock Feature [8000]
Using the volume lock feature (8000) For the TV, CABLE/SAT, VCR, and DVD modes, the volume controls (VOL yz and MUTE) can be programmed (locked) to the selected device mode. This feature does not apply to the AUDIO1/2 modes. For example, to lock the volume controls to always jump to the CABLE/SAT mode: 1. -
Page 22: Device Code Table
STARGATE TASHIRO 0106 TELECAPTION TATUNG 0139, 0110, 0111 TELEVIEW TEAC 0139, 0110, 0127, TEXSCAN 0111 TOCOM TECHNICS 0121, 0122, 0123, TOSHIBA 0124 UNIKA TEKNICA 0124, 0127, 0112 UNIVERSAL THOMSON 0179, 0183 VIDEOWAY TOSHIBA 0101, 0146, 0166, VIEWSTAR 0160 ZENITH VECTOR RESEARCH 0111... - Page 23 7100, 7107 MARANTZ 7102 SONY NAKAMICHI 7105 ONKYO 7108, 7109, 7113 TECHNICS PANASONIC 7116, 7118 THOMSON PHILIPS 7122, 7121 TOSHIBA PIONEER 7104, 7106 WAVE 7126, 7127, 7128, YAMAHA 7134, 7135 ZENITH SANSUI 7105, 7110, 7112 VIALTA SHARP 7131 FUNAI SONY...
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Page 24: Learning About The Remote Control
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 18–19. turns the TV on and off POWER allows access to the automatic TV shut-off function (page 54) SLEEP... -
Page 25: 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 system using the buttons on your TV or the remote control. -
Page 26: 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 27: 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 28: 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 29: 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 30 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...
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Page 31: 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 32 3. Press ENTER to display the FAVORITE CH menu. CH INPUT will be highlighted. FAVOR I TE CH I NPUT – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –...
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Page 33: 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 34: 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, 480p and 1080i 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 programs.) The way the image displays in any of the picture sizes will vary depending on the format of the program you are viewing. - Page 35 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 the top and bottom is hidden;...
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Page 36: 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 37: 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, the picture size is automatically selected (as described in the following table). Aspect ratio of signal source 4:3 Normal 16:9 Full 4:3 Letter box –1... -
Page 38: 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 39: 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 audio (main or POP) Press x or • while you are using the POP feature to switch the sound (main or POP) from the speakers. -
Page 40: 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 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 27). 1. -
Page 41: 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 31). 1. Press FAVORITE. The TV automatically enters multi-window mode, and begins a twelve-picture scan of your favorite channels in the multi-window. -
Page 42: 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 43: 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, and then press ENTER. 3. Press y or z to select ON or OFF. ON : To enable your setting (Lock) OFF: To release your setting (Unlock) Note: The CH LOCK function is not affected by this setting. -
Page 44: 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. The MPAA RATING menu appears. 2. Press y or z to highlight MPAA RATING. 3. Press • to lock (“X”) or press x to unlock (“✓”). -
Page 45: 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 41). You can either unlock the program temporarily (see steps 2-4) or select a non-locked program to watch. - Page 46 To unlock individual channels: 1. From the LOCKS menu, press y or z to highlight CH LOCK, then press ENTER. The CH LOCK menu appears. 2. Press yzx • to highlight the channel you want to unlock, and then press ENTER. CH LOCK I NPUT –...
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Page 47: 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 locked input sources with the TV/VIDEO button or Channel buttons unless you clear the setting. -
Page 48: 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 preferences*... -
Page 49: Saving Your New Preferences
Saving your new preferences You can save the PICTURE qualities you adjusted (contrast, brightness, color, tint, sharpness, color temperature, CableClear DNR, and SVM) in the picture PREFERENCE mode. To save your new preferences: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the PICTURE menu appears. -
Page 50: Selecting The Scan Velocity Modulation [Svm]
Selecting the Scan Velocity Modulation (SVM) The SVM feature enhances picture contrast and sharpness. This feature has three modes: HIGH, LOW, and OFF. To select the SVM feature: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the PICTURE menu appears. -
Page 51: Resetting Picture Adjustments
Resetting picture adjustments The RESET function adjusts the picture qualities to the following factory settings: Mode ... sports Contrast ... max (100) Brightness ... center (50) Color ... center (50) Tint ... center (0) To reset the picture adjustments: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the PICTURE menu appears. -
Page 52: Selecting The Video Input Source
Selecting the video input source Press INPUT on the remote control or TV/VIDEO on 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 you used for connecting your devices (see “Connecting your TV”... -
Page 53: 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 54: 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 55: 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 56: 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 MUTE, the mute mode will change in the following order: →... -
Page 57: 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. WOW consists of three features: SRS 3D, FOCUS, and TruBass. -
Page 58: Resetting Your Audio Adjustments
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. -
Page 59: Turning Off The Built-In Speakers
Turning off the built-in speakers Use this feature to turn off the TV speakers 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 the AUDIO menu appears. -
Page 60: 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 61: 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 62: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Before calling a service technician, please check the following table for a possible cause of the symptom and some solutions. Symptom 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 63: Limited United States Warranty
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. www.tacp.toshiba.com 5/26/04, 10:37 AM... -
Page 64: Limited Canada Warranty
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. 5/26/04, 10:37 AM www.toshiba.ca... - Page 65 Notes 51,57HX84(E)65-67 5/26/04, 10:37 AM...
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Page 67: Index
Index A/V cables (standard) ... 8 ANT 1/2 ... 26 Antenna cables (coaxial) ... 8 AUDIO OUT sound, selecting ... 59 Audio system connection ... 16 Auto aspect ... 37 Auto convergence ... 29 Auto favorite ... 41, 45 Auto power off ...60 BACKGROUND selection ...60 Back of the TV ... - Page 68 VANCOUVER: 22171 FRASERWOOD WAY, RICHMOND, B.C., V6W 1J5, CANADA – TEL: (604) 303-2500 MANUFACTURED BY ColorStream, StableSound, and TheaterWide 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.