Toshiba ColorStream TP50G60 Owner's Manual

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TOSHIBA
Projection Television
OWNER'S MANUAL
TP50G60/TP55G60/TP61G60
ColorStream TM
© TOSHIBA
CORPORATION,
1997

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  • Page 1 TOSHIBA Projection Television OWNER'S MANUAL TP50G60/TP55G60/TP61G60 ColorStream TM © TOSHIBA CORPORATION, 1997...
  • Page 2 Customer's Record You will find the model ttumber- a'n-d'_-e¥i_]'n-umber qn the back of the TV. Record these numbers in thespaoesprovided-beloW_ Refer to them whenever you call upon your TOSHIBA dealer regarding this product. Serial Number Model Number Safety Precautions WARNING:...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents INTRODUCTION Care and Maintenance ..........Installation ..............ADVANCED OPERATION To install the TV ............Enhancing the Surround Sound Effect ..... 32 Antenna/Cable TV Connections ......... To activate the Surround sound function .... 32 To connect a home antenna ........Operating the Sub-Bass System .......
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Care and Maintenance INTRODUCTION Do not stand or climb on the TV. • The "IV is dangerous if broken or if it has fallen over. • Be careful when children are present. Do not remove the back cover Do not place containers and never remodel the cabinet with liquids such as drinks or components.
  • Page 5: Installation

    Installation I___1 INTRODUCTION Where to install Downward spot lights or fluorescent lights in an Place the TV on the floor or on a sturdy platform. The mounting overhead "Honeycomb" prevent direct surface should be flat and steady. If you install the TV on a soft illumination of the screen.
  • Page 6: Antenna/Cable Tv Connections

    Antenna/Cable INTRODUCTION 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

    Single antenna cable TV rear V.F, U,F or VHFJUH: combination !:" ::::" 75 ohm coaxial cable (round) Antenna adapte__r (Not supplied) ANT( 75a ) mmamaB= 300 ohm twin-lead cable lflat) • _iiiiiii I_-_T__ 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 UHF antenna VHF antenna...
  • Page 8: To Connect Cable "Iv

    '¸' Antenna/Cable INTRODUCTION i!ii_!i_!il Connections (continued) i_i_I--:_ Generally, the cable TV system can be connected directly to the TV's antenna terminal just like a home antenna. (A-l) 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

    Antenna/Cable TV connection via VCR (Simplified method) Antenna ANT( 75_)_ Cable TV ANT-1 ANT-2 AOUTL ® ® ® O,,_O 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 Antenna/Cable INTRODUCTION Connections (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

    Locati.on of Controls INTRODUCTION • 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. Illustrations represent TP55G60. POWER indicator Remot, sensor the door.
  • Page 12: Remote Control

    Location of Controls INTRODUCTION 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. Aim at the remote sensor on the TV RECALL [26] LIGHT* POWER [20] TV/CABLE/VCR switch [ 15]...
  • Page 13: Before Using The Remote Control

    Before attempting to operate your Remote Control, install the batteries according to "Battery installation" 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

    INTRODUCTION .... or Cable TV Converter • To control a TOSHIBA VCR, first set the TV/CABLENCR switch to "VCR." The buttons shown below will then control the VCR. The rest of the buttons operate the TV as usual. If you have another brand of VCR, you can probably program the Remote Control to control it. Details are on page 15.
  • Page 15: Programming The Remote Control

    INTRODUCTION Control • This Remote Control is programmed to operate TOSHIBA VCRs. • To operate VCRs (or Cable converters) other than TOSHIBA models, TV/CABLE/ perform the following procedures before operating. VCR switch Refer to the "VCR code table" (or "Cable TV converter code table_)
  • Page 16 Programming .the Remote INTRODUCTION Control (continued) • 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 BRAND...
  • Page 17 BRAND NAME CODE NUMBER Sansung Tocom ...... 031,032, ABC ......020, 022, 026, 030, ....064, 259 Toshiba ....019 032, 033, 036, 066 Sanky ......058, 067 Tusa ......Antronix ....041 Sansui ...... 060, 086 Unika ......041,172 Archer .......
  • Page 18: Quick Reference Menu Guide

    Quick Reference Menu Guide °! INTRODUCTION • We recommend that you familiarize yourself with these procedures for using the Menu function. Press MENU to call up an on-screen menu. Press < or _. to select the menu. PICTURE AUDIO SET UP PREMIUM Press •...
  • Page 19 iv', PREFERENCE C.CAPTION REMOTE REMOTE CONTROL COLOR CLOSED TEMPERATUR_ CAPTION_I INSTRUCTION PICTURE PREFERENCE USED TO TURN AND OFF LEVEL PICTURE PREFERENCE Notes: • Use the ENTER button to activate the function settings in the < • SET UP menu a_er step 4. •...
  • Page 20: Getting Started

    "IV from turning on in your absence. Demonstration mode Wl_en you press DEMO, the TV will TOSHIBA COLOR automatically display a variety of its on-screen menus and special features. This function is • OT-ECHNOLOGY...
  • Page 21: Selecting The Antenna Input

    Selecting the Antenna Input __]_GEI-rlNG STARTED • Your TV has two separate antenna inputs (ANT 1 and ANT 2) that allow you to connect two different signal sources, if desired. Using the SET UP menu I l °lJ l l l_ l Press MENU, then press <...
  • Page 22: Programming Channel Memory

    Programming Channel _GETTING STARTED Memow • The channel memory is the list of "IV channel numbers the TV tunes in when you press the CHANNEL • / • button. First, use the W/CABLE and CH PROGRAM functions to 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

    After performing the CH PROGRAM function, you can add or erase specific channels. Select the channel to erase using the CHANNEL • or • button, or select the channel to add with the Channel Number buttons. See page 25 on how to select channels. I_I...,_S___I_I_I £...
  • Page 24: Aligning The Colors

    (up)", " • (down)", " (left)" and " • (right)" buttons to converge the red or blue line into the green line. When color convergence is correctly TOSHIBA adjusted, you will see two single white lines. PUSH --_>^ SELECT COLOR ..
  • Page 25: Basic Operation

    WatchingTV Programs BASIC OPERATION • Press POWER on the Remote Control or STEREO the "IV. The following on-screen information will be displayed for a few seconds. • Antenna input (when in "IV mode) ABCD • Channel label (if previously preset) * Channel number or VIDEO mode selected * STEREO or SAP audio status...
  • Page 26: Convenient Remote Functions

    Using this function, you can watch two channels alternately. STILL LOCATE SWAP Select the first channel you want to watch. TOSHIBA (Current channel) -- Select the other channel with the Channel Number buttons. Press CH RTN. The previous channel returns.
  • Page 27: To Display Eds Information

    Press EDS to display the following EDS (Extended Data Service) m---- information for about 30 seconds. • Network name(_) • Call letters (_) • Program name (_) • Program type • Program length (_) • Elapsed time in show (_) •...
  • Page 28: Controlling The Pict

    When you adjust any of the five PICTURE items, the new_'etting will be stored in the "MEMORY." (See page 29.) TOSHIBA To reset the picture adjustments to the factory preset level Press RESET. (See page 30 for details.) When you press Reset the TV will return to the NORMAL mode.
  • Page 29 To select the color temperature These selections change the appearance of gray and white tones of the picture. I_1=1..1_1 0__ Press MENU, then press • or • until the PREFERENCE menu appears. COLOR TEMPERATUR_ P I CTURE PREFERENCE I_l_Jl_lL=l_liii_l--'l Press • or • until "COLOR MENU </>...
  • Page 30: Controlling 1:Hesound

    ®0@ c_,8 Press RESET, or select RESET in the SET UP menu with • or •, then press 4 or •. The RESET button also performs the following adjustments. TOSHIBA • COLOR TEMPERATURE ......Cool • PICTURE PREFERENCE ..... Normal •...
  • Page 31: Selecting Stereo And Sap Broadcasts

    Selecting Stereo and SAP BASIC OPERATION 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.
  • Page 32: Enhancing The Surround Sound Effect

    ADVANCED OPERATION I Enhancing the Surround Sound Effect This TV allows you to activate or deactivate the stereo surround effect. Select the "STR" (stereo) mode following steps 1 through 3 on the previous page..__1_1 Press MENU, then press < or _ until the PREMIUM menu appears.
  • Page 33: Operating The Sub-Bass System

    To deactivate the Sub-Bass System function Select "Off" in step 3 above. STILL LOCATE SWAP Note: TOSHIBA The Sub-Bass System signal does not pass through the "VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT" jacks. (See page 55.) However, the above on-screen displays will appear when the buttons are pressed.
  • Page 34: Setting The Off Timer And The Clock

    Setting the OFF Timer and _ADVANCED OPERATION' 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). Press TIMER to select the TIMER mode. The first digit will flash.
  • Page 35: To Set The Clock

    CKD C Z) PUSH START PUSH TIMER To monitor the time TOSHIBA 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. (The time display will show "00:00.")
  • Page 36: Advanced Operation

    Watching Pi ure-in-Picture ADVANCED OPERATION • This "IV is capable of displaying two pictures simultaneously. This is called the Picture- in-Picture function. A "IV broadcast picture, or a picture from an external source such as a VCR, can be displayed as a small picture. Note: To display a TV broadcast...
  • 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. Never leave a PiP...
  • Page 38: Locking Channels

    STILL LOCATE SWAP TV : CYAN CABLE: BLUE _E'_=,_ I_:_1 TOSHIBA Press the Number buttons (0-9) to enter a 4-digit code. The number=, you enter IIcH LOCK will replace the dashes in the display. SET/CLEAR Pick a number that is easy to remember.
  • Page 39 I_lt*ll_l_. L_I_I_I Press ENTER. IICH LOCK SET/CLEAR PASSWORD "LOCKED TV : CYAN CABLE:BLUE _.--,_"'_m_ _ Repeat steps 6 and 7 for other channels. To unlock channels II_lt,m_l_._1_1_1 Select CH LOCK in the SET UP menu, then press • or _ to select "Clear." IIcH LOCK PASSWORD...
  • Page 40: Labeling Channels

    IIIcH LABEL with the Channel Number buttons. --ENTER STOP SOURCE PLAY STILL LOCATE SWAP I_ I,JB I I, I I Press • until "LABEL" is highlighted. TOSHIBA LABEL SETICLEAR INPUT TV:CYAI_ CABLE:bLUE _._=_.,,._O_ 40-i-...
  • Page 41 Press < or • to select the first character for the label, then press ENTER. InCH LABEL Letters of the alphabet, numbers and SET/CLEAR INPUT other graphic symbols are available for labeling. Each time you press the ,= or • button, the displayed character will change in the following order.
  • Page 42: Programming Your Favorite Channels

    Programming Your Favorite E_]__I ADVANCED OPERATION Channels • The Favorite Channel Programming feature allows you to program up to 12 of your favorite channels. Once programmed, you can use FAV • / • on the Remote Control to scan through only your favorite channels, skipping other channels you do not normally view. I_I_JW_I_.
  • Page 43: To Clear The Channels You Have Programmed

    Note: I I *W II ! I I I Select FAVORITE CH in the SET UP menu. FAV • / • will function only after you |FAVORITE have programmed your favorite channels. INPUT TV:CYAN CABLE:BLUE _ Press • _- to select "Clear."...
  • Page 44: Operating The Closed Captioning Feature

    Operating the Closed ADVANCED OPERATION Captioning Feature To view captions Closed captioning is a printed version of the dialogue, narration, and/or sound effects of a TV program. Captions will appear at either the top or bottom of the screen during captioned broadcasts as shown. Captioning is especially helpful for hearing impaired individuals.
  • Page 45: To Display Text Information

    To view text Text is information presented using all of the television screen. It is usually not related to the current program. For example, it could be a listing of closed captioned programs, news, weather information, or stock market reports. Select the desired program.
  • Page 46: Flesh Tone/Noise Reduction

    Flesh Tone/Noise Reduction ADVANCED OPERATION Resh Tone Function This function allows you to obtain natural flesh tones by correcting the difference of tint between TV stations. ial_OlB ,,_l,_ill_ll_l ._ Press MENU, then press < or • until the PICTURE menu appears. CONTRAST BR I GHTNESS COLOR...
  • Page 47: Changing The On-Screen Display Language

    Changing the On-screen ADVANCED OPERATION Display Language • Three different languages (ENGLISH, FRENCH and SPANISH) are available for the on-screen displays (adjustment menus, and messages), and you can choose the desired language. Press MENU, then press < or • until the SET UP menu appears.
  • Page 48: Connecting External Equipment

    Connecting External _CONNECTING OTHER EQUIPMENT Equipment Laser Disc Player DVD player Video camera, etc. Stereo system Notes: • Refer to the owner's manual of the equipment to be connected as well. • When connecting other equipment to the TV, first turn off all main power switches. •...
  • Page 49: Monitor Panel

    Connecting External _CONNECTING OTHER EQUIPMENT Equipment (continued, Illustrations represent TP55G60. TV front Behind the door N-VIDEO 3_ VIDEO r AUDIO-I VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT jacks {VIDEO 3) S-VIDEO INPUT jack (VIDEO 3) AUDIO CENTER S-VIDEO INPUT jack (VIDEO 1) TV rear CHANNEL IN jack* VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT jacks _rr(75_)
  • Page 50: To Connect A Standard Vcr

    Connecting External _CONNECTING OTHER EQUIPMENT Equipment (continued, Connect the VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 INPUT 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 Antenna/Cable TV connections.
  • Page 51: 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 TV rear, you must also connect the audio cables to the "VIDEO 1 INPUT" AUDIO jacks on the TV rear panel. The S-video cable supplies video signals only. Antenna/Cable See pages 9 - 10 for details on Antenna/Cable TV connections.
  • Page 52: Connecting Other Equipment

    Connecting External _CONNECTING OTHER EQUIPMENT Equipment (continued, 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 "IV. Connect the output jacks (VIDEO/AUDIO OUT) on the TV to the input jacks of the recording VCR.
  • Page 53: To Connect A Dvd Player

    This connection allows you to view pictures from a DVD player, an advanced video/audio device. TV rear DVD player YlCdCb outputs Audio cable (not supplied) Y/Cr/Cb cable (not supplied) To select the video input source Turn on the TV and the DVD player. Press TV/VIDEO on the Remote Control (or ANT/ VIDEO on the TV) to select "VIDEO 2."...
  • Page 54: To Connect A Video Camera

    Connecting External _CONNECTING OTHER EQUIPMENT Equipment (continued, This connection allows you to view pictures from a video camera. --If you have a video camera with an S-video jack, connect the S-video cable to the VIDEO 3 S-VIDEO INPUT jack. --If you have a standard video camera, connect the video cable to the VIDEO 3 VIDEO INPUT jack. With either video connection, you must connect the audio cables to hear the sound.
  • Page 55: 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. Stereo amplifier AUX. input Fixed level AUDIO OUT* * The "fixed level"...
  • Page 56: To Connect An An Receiver

    Connecting External _CONNECTING OTHER EQUIPMENT Equipment (continued, • If you use a system that delivers Dolby Pro Logic* surround sound, you will probably want to use the -IV speakers as center channel speakers. A center channel speaker adds to the realism of a surround sound system such as Dolby Pro Logic.
  • Page 57: Additional Reference

    Specifications _ADDITIONAL REFERENCE NTSC standard TELEVISION SYSTEM CHANNEL COVERAGE VHF: 2 through UHF: 14 through Cable TV: Mid band (A-8 through A-l, A through Super band (J through Hyper band (AA through ZZ, AAA, BBB) Ultra band (65 through 94, 100 through 125) POWER SOURCE 120 V AC, 60 Hz...
  • Page 58 Before Calling Service _ADDITIONAL REFERENCE Personnel • Before calling service personnel, please check the following chart for the possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. • Make sure power cord is plugged in, then press POWER. • Check the batteries in the Remote Control. If the batteries are dead, change then with new ones.
  • Page 59: Limited United States Warranty

    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 _____...
  • Page 60 TOSHIBA AMERICA CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC. HEAD OFRCEI82 TOTOWA ROAD, WAYNE, NEW JERSEY 07470 FACTORY SERVICE CENTERSINORTHEAST: 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:...

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