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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:...
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 .......
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.
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.
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. •...
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...
'¸' 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.
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.
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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. •...
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.
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]...
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.
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.
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_)
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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...
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 •...
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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. •...
"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...
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 <...
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.
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 £...
(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 ..
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...
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.
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 (_) •...
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.
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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 </>...
®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 •...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.")
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...
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...
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.
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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...
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-...
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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.
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_.
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."...
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.
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.
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...
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.
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. •...
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_)
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.
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.
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.
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."...
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.
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"...
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.
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...
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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.
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 _____...
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