Toshiba ColorStream TP50H60 Owner's Manual
Toshiba ColorStream TP50H60 Owner's Manual

Toshiba ColorStream TP50H60 Owner's Manual

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TP50H60/TP55H60/TP61H60
ColorStream™
 TOSHIBA CORPORATION, 1998

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  • Page 1 TP50H60/TP55H60/TP61H60 ColorStream™  TOSHIBA CORPORATION, 1998...
  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    Dear Customer Welcome to the high quality picture world created by the TOSHIBA Projection Color Television. This manual will help you use the TV’s many exciting and useful features. Before operating the TV, please read all the safety and operating instructions in this manual thoroughly, and keep the manual for future reference.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Care and Cleaning ... 4 Installation ... 5 To install the TV ... 5 Antenna/Cable TV Connections ... 6 To connect a home antenna ... 7 To connect a Cable TV ... 8 To connect an Antenna/Cable TV and VCR ... 9 Location of Controls ...
  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Introduction

    CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Care and Cleaning High voltage ! Thinner Benzine Care Do not stand or climb on the TV. • The TV is dangerous if broken or if it has fallen over. • Be careful when children are present. Do not remove the back cover and never remodel the cabinet or components.
  • Page 5: Installation

    CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Installation To install the TV Downward spot lights or fluorescent lights in an overhead “Honeycomb” prevent direct illumination of the screen. Use curtains or blinds to shut out direct sunlight. Cover shiny surfaces (floor and walls) with non- reflective materials (carpet, rugs, wallpaper, etc.).
  • Page 6: Antenna/Cable Tv Connections

    CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Antenna/Cable TV Connections • You can use either an indoor or outdoor antenna to receive VHF and UHF channels. • Channels 2-13 are VHF channels, and channels 14-69 are UHF channels. • We recommend using an outdoor antenna for better picture quality. •...
  • Page 7: To Connect A Home Antenna

    To connect a home antenna Single antenna cable VHF, UHF or VHF/UHF combination antenna 75 ohm coaxial cable (round) 300 ohm twin-lead cable (flat) Note: You can connect another signal source such as a cable TV system or video game to the ANT-2 terminal. Separate VHF and UHF antenna cables VHF antenna Note:...
  • Page 8: To Connect A Cable Tv

    CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Antenna/Cable TV Connections To connect a Cable TV Generally, the cable TV system can be connected directly to the TV’s antenna terminal just like a home antenna. (A-1) Some cable companies, however, offer premium pay channels. Since premium pay channel signals are scrambled, a cable TV converter/decoder is generally provided to subscribers by the cable TV company.
  • Page 9: To Connect An Antenna/Cable Tv And Vcr

    To connect an Antenna/Cable TV and VCR Antenna/Cable TV connection via VCR (Simplified method) Antenna Cable TV AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO VIDEO R OUT L R OUT L Notes: • Tape playback may often cause the VCR to interrupt the antenna signal to the TV. If you cannot select a certain channel, try pressing the TV/VCR button on the Remote Control.
  • Page 10 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Antenna/Cable TV Connections To connect an Antenna/Cable TV and VCR (continued) Cable with a decoder box • The unscrambled channels are input through the ANT 1 terminal whenever the ANT1/2 menu , or the ANT/VIDEO button on the TV, is in the “ANT 1” position. See page 21. •...
  • Page 11: Location Of Controls

    CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Location of Controls • The following describes the functions of each part of the TV and the Remote Control. For details on the use of each control, refer to the page numbers in brackets. TV front Behind the door IN–VIDEO 3 VIDEO AUDIO...
  • Page 12: Remote Control

    CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Location of Controls Remote Control Only the buttons used to operate the TV are described here. For details on the use of each control, refer to the pages in brackets. LIGHT * TV/CABLE/VCR switch [15] Set to “TV” to control the TV. MUTE [27] Channel Number [26] FAVORITE [38, 44]...
  • Page 13: Before Using The Remote Control

    Before attempting to operate your Remote Control, install the batteries according to “To install the batteries” below. Notes: • After installing new batteries, the Remote Control will set itself to the codes for TOSHIBA TVs and VCRs. If you are using the Remote Control to operate other manufacturer’s equipment, you will have to reprogram those codes.
  • Page 14: Using The Remote With Vcr Or Cable Tv Converter

    Cable TV Converter VCR and CABLE function buttons • To control a TOSHIBA VCR, first set the TV/CABLE/VCR switch to “VCR.” The buttons shown below will then control the VCR. The rest of the buttons operate the TV as usual.
  • Page 15: Programming The Remote Control

    Control when you change its batteries. • This Remote Control is programmed to operate TOSHIBA VCRs. • To operate VCRs (or Cable converters) other than TOSHIBA models, perform the following procedures before operating. Refer to the “VCR code table” (or “Cable TV converter code table” ) on pages 16 and 17 to find the code number that corresponds to the brand name of your VCR (or your converter).
  • Page 16 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Programming the Remote Control • The code numbers listed below were the most recent ones available at the time of printing. New code numbers may or may not have been added since printing. VCR code table BRAND NAME CODE NUMBER Adventura ...
  • Page 17 Tenosal ... 091 Tensai ... 019 Thomson ... 060 Thorn ... 060, 123 TMK ... 227, 259 Toshiba ... 060, 062, 064, 085, 229, 231, 385 Totevision ... 056, 259 Triumph ... 227 Untech ... 259 Universum ... 019, 056, 068, 100, Vector ...
  • Page 18: Quick Reference Menu Guide

    CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Quick Reference Menu Guide • We recommend that you familiarize yourself with these procedures for using the Menu function. Menus and functions Press MENU to call up an on-screen menu. Press select the menu. Press to select an item.
  • Page 19 PREFERENCE C.CAPTION PICTURE AUDIO SET UP PREMIUM PREFERENCE C.CAPTION PICTURE AUDIO SET UP PREMIUM COLOR SBS LEVE L T EMPERATURE Cool P I CTURE PREFERENCE To end push EXIT PICTURE AUDIO SET UP PREMIUM PREFERENCE C.CAPTION PICTURE AUDIO SET UP PREMIUM COLOR SBS LE VE L...
  • Page 20: Chapter 2 Getting Started

    CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED Turning the TV On/Off To turn the TV on/off First set the TV/CABLE/VCR switch on the Remote Control to “TV.” ENTER DEMO MENU VOLUME CHANNEL ANT/VIDEO LIGHT RECALL POWER CABLE MUTE TV/VIDEO TIMER CH RTN ADV/ PIP CH MENU/ ENTER...
  • Page 21: Selecting The Antenna Input

    CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED Selecting the Antenna Input • Your TV has two separate antenna inputs (ANT 1 and ANT 2) that allow you to connect two different signal sources, if desired. To select the antenna input ENTER DEMO MENU ANT/VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL...
  • Page 22: Programming Channel Memory

    CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED Programming Channel Memory • The channel memory is a list of TV channel numbers the TV tunes in when you press the CHANNEL preset all active channels in your area automatically. If necessary, arrange the preset channels with the ADD/ERASE function so you tune into only the desired channels.
  • Page 23: Add/Erase Function

    ADD/ERASE function ENTER DEMO MENU ANT/VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL LIGHT RECALL POWER CABLE MUTE TV/VIDEO TIMER CH RTN ADV/ PIP CH MENU/ ENTER ADV/ PIP CH STOP SOURCE PLAY PIP TV/VCR STILL LOCATE SWAP After performing the CH PROGRAM function, you can add or erase specific channels.
  • Page 24: Aligning The Colors

    CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED Aligning the colors • This projection TV uses three separate TV tubes: a red one, a green one, and a blue one. The red, green, and blue images are projected onto the screen where they converge to form a full color picture.
  • Page 25 To align the colors (continued) Press EXIT to display the circumference CONVERGENCE memu. Press the corresponding Number button (1-9) to select the place you want to adjust. Example: Number 1 Press ENTER to select “RED” or “BLUE”. The selected color is highlighted.
  • Page 26: Chapter 3 Basic Operation

    CHAPTER 3 BASIC OPERATION Watching TV Programs To watch a TV program ENTER DEMO MENU VOLUME CHANNEL ANT/VIDEO LIGHT RECALL POWER CABLE MUTE TV/VIDEO TIMER CH RTN ADV/ PIP CH MENU/ ENTER ADV/ PIP CH STOP SOURCE PLAY PIP TV/VCR STILL LOCATE SWAP Press POWER on the Remote Control or...
  • Page 27: Convenient Remote Functions

    CHAPTER 3 BASIC OPERATION Convenient Remote Functions To use On-screen displays/Sound muting/Channel return LIGHT RECALL POWER CABLE MUTE TV/VIDEO TIMER CH RTN ADV/ PIP CH MENU/ ENTER ADV/ PIP CH STOP SOURCE PLAY PIP TV/VCR STILL LOCATE SWAP To display on-screen information Press RECALL to display the following on- screen information.
  • Page 28: Controlling The Picture

    CHAPTER 3 BASIC OPERATION Controlling the Picture To adjust the picture ENTER DEMO MENU ANT/VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL LIGHT RECALL POWER CABLE MUTE TV/VIDEO TIMER CH RTN ADV/ PIP CH MENU/ ENTER ADV/ PIP CH STOP SOURCE PLAY PIP TV/VCR STILL LOCATE SWAP To adjust the picture quality You can adjust the picture quality (CONTRAST, BRIGHTNESS, COLOR,...
  • Page 29 To adjust the picture (continued) ENTER DEMO MENU ANT/VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL LIGHT RECALL POWER CABLE MUTE TV/VIDEO TIMER CH RTN ADV/ PIP CH MENU/ ENTER ADV/ PIP CH STOP SOURCE PLAY PIP TV/VCR STILL LOCATE SWAP To select the color temperature These selections change the appearance of gray and white tones of the picture.
  • Page 30: Controlling The Sound

    CHAPTER 3 BASIC OPERATION Controlling the Sound • You can adjust the sound quality (BASS, TREBLE and BALANCE) to suit your personal preference. To adjust the sound ENTER DEMO MENU ANT/VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL LIGHT RECALL POWER CABLE MUTE TV/VIDEO TIMER CH RTN ADV/ PIP CH...
  • Page 31: Selecting Stereo And Sap Broadcasts

    CHAPTER 3 BASIC OPERATION Selecting Stereo and SAP Broadcasts • The MTS (Multi-channel TV Sound) feature allows you to improve your TV viewing with high fidelity stereo sound. MTS also provides for an extra audio channel, SAP (Second Audio Program), used to transmit a second language or other audio information. To listen to Stereo/SAP broadcasts ENTER DEMO...
  • Page 32: Chapter 4 Advanced Operation

    CHAPTER 4 ADVANCED OPERATION Enhancing the Surround Sound Effect • This TV allows you to activate or deactivate the stereo surround effect. To activate the Surround sound function ENTER DEMO MENU ANT/VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL LIGHT RECALL POWER CABLE MUTE TV/VIDEO TIMER CH RTN ADV/...
  • Page 33: Operating The Sub-Bass System

    CHAPTER 4 ADVANCED OPERATION Operating the Sub-Bass System • The Sub-Bass System allows you to improve bass performance (even when the sound volume is low). To operate the Sub-Bass System ENTER DEMO MENU ANT/VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL LIGHT RECALL POWER CABLE MUTE TV/VIDEO TIMER...
  • Page 34: Setting The Off Timer And The Clock

    CHAPTER 4 ADVANCED OPERATION Setting the OFF Timer and the Clock • With the OFF timer, you can set the TV to turn off automatically after a pre-determined period of time (in 10 minute increments, up to 180 minutes). To set the OFF timer LIGHT RECALL POWER...
  • Page 35: To Set The Clock

    To set the clock LIGHT RECALL POWER CABLE MUTE TV/VIDEO TIMER CH RTN ADV/ PIP CH MENU/ ENTER ADV/ PIP CH STOP SOURCE PLAY PIP TV/VCR STILL LOCATE SWAP To monitor the time Press RECALL. Note: If the power source for the TV is interrupted (i.e., AC cord unplugged or power failure), the clock will have to be reset.
  • Page 36: Watching Picture-In-Picture

    CHAPTER 4 ADVANCED OPERATION Watching Picture-in-Picture • This TV is capable of displaying two pictures simultaneously. This is called the Picture- in-Picture function. A TV broadcast picture, or a picture from an external source such as a VCR, can be displayed as a small picture. To display a small picture Note: Signal sources input through the ANT-2...
  • Page 37: To Use Advanced Functions

    This damage is not protected by your warranty as it is the result of misuse. If you use your TOSHIBA Television to display still images, it is always advisable to reduce the brightness and contrast settings.
  • Page 38: Multi-Window Function

    CHAPTER 4 ADVANCED OPERATION Multi-Window Function • The Multi-Window function provides two channel search modes. One is the “PREVIEW” that scans the channels programmed in the TV memory by the CH PROGRAM function(6-picture multi- search), and the other is the “FAVORITE” that scans the channels programmed in the TV memory by the FAVORITE CH function(9-picture multi-search).
  • Page 39 To use the PREVIEW/FAVORITE/STROBE functions (continued) LIGHT RECALL POWER CABLE MUTE TV/VIDEO TIMER CH RTN ADV/ PIP CH MENU/ ENTER ADV/ PIP CH STOP SOURCE PLAY PIP TV/VCR STILL LOCATE SWAP To use the STROBE function Press STROBE to start the STROBE function. 9-picture multi-strobe starts for the present main picture.
  • Page 40: Locking Channels

    CHAPTER 4 ADVANCED OPERATION Locking Channels • With this function, you can lock out specific channels by entering your own 4-digit code. The TV will not be able to tune to those channels for the next 24 hours, unless you enter the code.
  • Page 41 To lock out channels (continued) Press ENTER. Repeat steps 6 and 7 for other channels. To unlock channels Select CH LOCK in the SET UP menu, then press to select “Clear.” Press until “PASSWORD” is highlighted, and enter the 4-digit code used to lock out the channels with the Number buttons (0-9).
  • Page 42: Labeling Channels

    CHAPTER 4 ADVANCED OPERATION Labeling Channels • This feature allows you to enter a 4 letter channel identifier of your choice that will appear over the channel number display. The label can be anything you want (for example the station call letters). •...
  • Page 43 To program channel labels (continued) Press to select the first character for the label, then press ENTER. Letters of the alphabet, numbers and other graphic symbols are available for labeling. Each time you press the the displayed character will change in the following order.
  • Page 44: Programming Your Favorite Channels

    CHAPTER 4 ADVANCED OPERATION Programming Your Favorite Channels • The Favorite Channel Programming feature allows you to program up to 9 of your favorite channels each for “FAVORITE CH 1” and “FAVORITE CH 2” mode. Program your favorite channels for these modes separately. To program your favorite channels LIGHT RECALL...
  • Page 45 To program your favorite channels (continued) Press ENTER. Repeat steps 5 and 6 for other channels. To scan your favorite channels in order one by one Press FAV To scan your favorite channels with a 9-picture multi-window Press FAVORITE. (See page 38 for details.) To clear the channels you have programmed Select “FAVORITE CH1”...
  • Page 46: Flesh Tone/Noise Reduction

    CHAPTER 4 ADVANCED OPERATION Flesh Tone/Noise Reduction To activate the Flesh Tone and Noise Reduction Functions ENTER DEMO MENU ANT/VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL LIGHT RECALL POWER CABLE MUTE TV/VIDEO TIMER CH RTN ADV/ PIP CH MENU/ ENTER ADV/ PIP CH STOP SOURCE PLAY PIP TV/VCR STILL...
  • Page 47: Displaying Xds Information

    CHAPTER 4 ADVANCED OPERATION Displaying XDS Information To display XDS information ENTER DEMO MENU ANT/VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL LIGHT RECALL POWER CABLE MUTE TV/VIDEO TIMER CH RTN ADV/ PIP CH MENU/ ENTER ADV/ PIP CH STOP SOURCE PLAY PIP TV/VCR STILL LOCATE SWAP To close the XDS display Press EXIT.
  • Page 48: Operating The Closed Captioning Feature

    CHAPTER 4 ADVANCED OPERATION Operating the Closed Captioning Feature To display Closed Captioning Giant pandas eat leaves. ENTER DEMO MENU ANT/VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL LIGHT RECALL POWER CABLE MUTE TV/VIDEO TIMER CH RTN ADV/ PIP CH MENU/ ENTER ADV/ PIP CH STOP SOURCE PLAY PIP TV/VCR...
  • Page 49: To Display Text Information

    To display text information WORLD WEATHER Temps Current Weather LONDON Clear MOSCOW Cloudy PARIS Clear ROME Cloudy TOKYO Rain ENTER DEMO MENU ANT/VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL LIGHT RECALL POWER CABLE MUTE TV/VIDEO TIMER CH RTN ADV/ PIP CH MENU/ ENTER ADV/ PIP CH STOP SOURCE PLAY PIP...
  • Page 50: Changing The On-Screen Display Language

    CHAPTER 4 ADVANCED OPERATION Changing the On-screen Display Language • You can choose from three different languages (English, French and Spanish) for the on-screen displays (adjustment menus and messages). To select a language for the on-screen displays ENTER DEMO MENU ANT/VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL...
  • Page 51: Chapter 5 Connecting Other Equipment

    CHAPTER 5 CONNECTING OTHER EQUIPMENT Connecting External Equipment To connect video/audio equipment Laser Disc Player DVD video player Notes: • Refer also to the owner’s manual of the equipment to be connected. • When connecting other equipment to the TV, first turn off all main power switches. Video camera, etc.
  • Page 52: Monitor Panel

    CHAPTER 5 CONNECTING OTHER EQUIPMENT Connecting External Equipment Monitor panel TV front TV rear (continued) Illustrations represent TP55H60. Behind the door IN–VIDEO 3 VIDEO AUDIO L/MONO VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT jacks (VIDEO 3) VIDEO 1 IN jacks VIDEO 2 IN jacks ANT( 75 ANT-1 S-VIDEO VIDEO...
  • Page 53: To Connect A Standard Vcr

    To connect a standard VCR Connect the VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 IN jacks on the rear panel of the TV to the video/audio output jacks of the VCR, Laser Disc Player, etc. for playback of video recordings. Antenna/Cable TV See pages 9 - 10 for details on Antenna/Cable TV connections.
  • Page 54: To Connect A Vcr With An S-Video Jack

    CHAPTER 5 CONNECTING OTHER EQUIPMENT Connecting External Equipment To connect a VCR with an S-video jack If you connect a VCR with an S-video jack to the “S-VIDEO” jack on the back of the TV, you must also connect the audio cables to the “VIDEO 1 IN”...
  • Page 55: To Dub/Edit Video Tapes Using Two Vcrs

    To dub/edit video tapes using two VCRs To connect equipment for dubbing/editing Connect the output jacks of the playback VCR to the input jacks (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2 or VIDEO 3) on the TV. Connect the output jacks (VIDEO/AUDIO OUT) on the TV to the input jacks of the recording VCR. Video Audio output...
  • Page 56: To Connect A Dvd Video Player

    CHAPTER 5 CONNECTING OTHER EQUIPMENT Connecting External Equipment To connect a DVD video player with ColorStream™ (Color Difference) VIDEO OUTPUT This connection allows you to view pictures from a DVD video player, an advanced video/audio device. DVD video player Audio outputs To select the video input source Turn on the TV and the DVD video player.
  • Page 57: To Connect A Video Camera

    To connect a video camera This connection allows you to view pictures from a video camera. Connect the audio/video cable to the IN-VIDEO 3 jacks. Video camera Audio/Video outputs Audio/Video cable (not supplied) Usually supplied with the video camera To select the video input source To operate your video camera properly, see the instructions supplied with the connected video camera.
  • Page 58: To Connect An Audio Amplifier

    CHAPTER 5 CONNECTING OTHER EQUIPMENT Connecting External Equipment To connect an audio amplifier Connect the VARIABLE AUDIO OUT jacks to the auxiliary input jacks on the stereo amplifier. You can control the audio signal going to the audio equipment using the Remote Control for this TV. TV rear S-VIDEO VIDEO...
  • Page 59: To Connect An A/V Receiver

    • If you use a system that delivers Dolby Pro Logic* surround sound, you will probably want to use the TV speakers as center channel speakers. A center channel speaker adds to the realism of a surround sound system such as Dolby Pro Logic. To connect an A/V receiver CAUTION Make sure the TV is turned off before connecting or disconnecting an audio cable to the AUDIO CENTER CHANNEL IN...
  • Page 60: Chapter 6 Additional Reference

    CHAPTER 6 ADDITIONAL REFERENCE Specifications TELEVISION SYSTEM CHANNEL COVERAGE POWER SOURCE POWER CONSUMPTION AUDIO POWER SPEAKER TYPE VIDEO/AUDIO TERMINALS DIMENSIONS/MASS SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. NTSC standard 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)
  • Page 61: Before Calling Service Personnel

    CHAPTER 6 ADDITIONAL REFERENCE Before Calling Service Personnel • Before calling service personnel, please check the following chart for the possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Symptom The TV does not turn on. No picture, no sound No sound, picture OK Poor sound, picture OK Poor picture, sound OK Poor reception of broadcast channels...
  • Page 62: 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 63 HEAD OFFICE/82 TOTOWA ROAD, WAYNE, NEW JERSEY 07470 FACTORY SERVICE CENTERS/NORTHEAST: 82 TOTOWA ROAD, WAYNE, NEW JERSEY 07470 MIDWEST: 1010 JOHNSON DRIVE, BUFFALO GROVE. ILLINOIS 60089-6900 WEST: 5490 E. FRANCIS ST., ONTARIO, CA 91761 SOUTHWEST: 1421 CHAMPION DRIVE, SUITE 304 CARROLLTON, TEXAS 75006 SOUTHEAST: 6115 JIMMY CARTER BLVD., SUITE C2, NORCROSS, GA 30071-4607 HEAD OFFICE/327 KAMAKEE STREET, HONOLULU, HAWAII 96814, U.S.A.

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