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WNER'S
Projection Television
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50A60
55A60
55A60R 61A60
61A60A 61A60R
© 2000 TOSHIBA CORPORATION
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ANUAL
50A60A
55A60A
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 number:
Serial number:
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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 number: Serial number:...
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Page 2: Important Information
Important Information WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The lightning symbol in the triangle tells you that the voltage inside this product may be strong enough to cause an electric shock. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Introduction ... 4 Welcome to Toshiba ... 4 Exploring your new TV ... 4 Connecting your TV ... 5 Connecting a VCR ... 5 Connecting a cable converter box ... 6 Connecting a cable converter box and a VCR ... 6 Connecting a DVD/satellite receiver and a VCR ... -
Page 4: Introduction
Congratulations! You have purchased one of the finest projection TV’s 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 50A60, 50A60A, 55A60, 55A60A, 55A60R, 61A60, 61A60A, and 61A60R. -
Page 5: Connecting Your Tv
Connecting your TV If you have not connected electronic equipment before, or you have been frustrated in the past, you may wish to read this section. (Cables are not supplied.) • A coaxial cable is the standard cable that comes in from your antenna or cable converter box. -
Page 6: Connecting A Cable Converter Box
Connecting a cable converter box This connection allows you to view a separate or different picture on your PIP when you use a converter box to view premium channels. Keep your TV selected to ANT 2 and tuned to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel is vacant in your area). -
Page 7: Connecting A Dvd Player Or Satellite Receiver And A Vcr
Your TV is capable of using ColorStream (component video). Connecting your TV to a ColorStream-compatible DVD player (such as a Toshiba DVD player with ColorStream), can greatly enhance picture quality and performance. -
Page 8: Connecting Two Vcrs
Stereo VCR IN from ANT OUT to TV From Antenna CH 3 CH 4 S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO COLOR STREAM DVD Player with ColorStream Connecting two VCRs This connection allows you to record (dub/edit) from one VCR to another VCR while watching a video program. You will also be able to record from one TV channel while watching another channel. -
Page 9: Connecting A Camcorder
Connecting a camcorder This connection allows you to watch video materials recorded on a camcorder. You will need: • one pair of audio cables • one video cable VIDEO AUDIO Connecting an audio system This connection allows you to use an audio amplifier to adjust the audio level. -
Page 10: Connecting An A/V Receiver
Connecting an A/V receiver This connection allows you to use an audio/video (A/V) receiver to enhance your TV’s sound. If you have a system with Dolby Pro Logic* surround sound, you can add to the realism of the sound by using the TV speakers as center channel speakers. -
Page 11: Using The Remote Control
With the remote control, you can operate your TV, most VCR models, and cable TV converters together, even if they are different brands. If you will be using your TV with a Toshiba VCR, your remote control is already programmed and ready to use. If you own different brands of VCRs and/or converters, you first have to program your remote control. -
Page 12: Programming The Remote Control For Use With A Vcr Or A Cable Tv Converter
VCR or a cable TV converter This remote control is pre-programmed to operate Toshiba VCRs. To use VCRs or cable converters other than Toshiba models, you must follow the steps below before you operate your remote control. 1. Refer to the VCR and Cable TV converter code tables on pages 13–14 to find the corresponding code for your VCR or converter. - Page 13 051,052,053,054 019,259 019,091 Sylvania 019,054,062,100, 057,059,060,069, Symphonic 019,344 Tatung Teac 019,060 Technics 054,181 Teknika 019,054,056,071 056,067,077,123 Telefunken 060,206 227,259 Toshiba 062,064,085,229, 054,096,181,244 231,385 054,056,057,059, Totevision 056,259 061,073,259 Unitech 061,084,124 Vector Vector Research 057,059 054,081,100,129 Video Concepts 059,064,080 Videosonic 077,086 Wards...
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Page 14: Cable Tv Converter Code Table
030,089 Runco Samsung 059,163 Scientific Atlanta 025,027,036,296 Signal 034,059 Signature SL Marx Sprucer Standard Components Starcom 022,034,066 Stargate 034,059 Starquest Sylvania Teleview Texscan Tocom 031,032,078 Toshiba Tusa Unika 041,172 United Artists United Cable Universal 041,058,075,096, 172,210 Viewstar 046,079,230 Zenith Zentek... -
Page 15: Learning About The Remote Control
Learning about the remote control turns the TV on and off (pages 12, 36) POWER sets the TV to turn off automatically (page 36) TIMER displays time, status, channel, and rating information on-screen RECALL (page 42) selects the video input source (page 34) TV/VIDEO turns off the sound (page 37) MUTE... -
Page 16: Setting Up Your Tv
Setting up your TV After you have installed the batteries and programmed the remote control, you need to set some preferences on the TV using the menu system. You can access the menus using the buttons on the TV or remote control. -
Page 17: 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 an on-screen display language: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the SET UP menu appears. -
Page 18: 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 channels into the TV’s memory. Programming channels automatically Your TV can automatically detect all active channels and store them in its memory. -
Page 19: Adding And Erasing Channels Manually
Adding and erasing channels manually After you have programmed the channels automatically, you can manually add and erase specific channels. To manually 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 20: 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 21: Using The Tv's Features
Using the TV’s features Adjusting the channel settings Switching between two channels You can switch between two channels without entering an actual channel number each time. To switch between two channels: 1. Select the first channel you want to view. 2. -
Page 22: Labeling Channels
To clear your favorite channels: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the CUSTOM menu appears. 2. Press y or z to highlight FAVORITE CH1 (or FAVORITE CH2). 3. Press x or • to display the FAVORITE CH1 (or FAVORITE CH2) menu. - Page 23 5. Press z to highlight LABEL. 6. Repeatedly press x or • to select a character for the first space, and then press ENTER. If you want a blank space in the label name, you must select an empty space from the list of characters; otherwise, a dash will appear in that space.
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Page 24: Watching Picture-In-Picture (Pip)
Watching picture-in-picture (PIP) The picture-in-picture (PIP) feature allows you to watch two pictures at the same time. The smaller picture can come from a TV broadcast or an external source, such as a VCR. To display a TV broadcast as a small picture: 1. -
Page 25: Switching The Main And Small Pictures
Switching the main and small pictures Press SWAP while you are using the PIP feature to switch the main and small pictures. The main and small pictures will switch each time you press the SWAP button. Changing the position of the small picture Press LOCATE repeatedly while you are watching a small picture. -
Page 26: Using The Locks Menu
Using the LOCKS menu The LOCKS menu includes the V-chip, CH (channel) Lock, Video Lock, and New PIN Code functions. You can use these functions only after entering the correct PIN code. Entering the PIN code 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the LOCKS menu appears. -
Page 27: Using The V-Chip Menu
Using the V-CHIP menu Some TV programs and movies include signals that classify the content of the program (violence, sex, dialog, language). The V-CHIP control feature in this TV detects the signals and blocks the programs according to your selections. To use this feature, perform the following setup. -
Page 28: Mpaa Rating
MPAA RATING (Independent rating system for movies) 1. From the LOCKS menu, select MPAA RATING. 2. Press x or • to display the MPAA RATING menu. 3. Press z or y to highlight MPAA RATING, and then press x or • to display the MPAA ratings. 4. -
Page 29: Unlocking Programs Temporarily
Unlocking programs temporarily 1. If you try to watch a TV program that exceeds the rating limits you set, the TV will enter into the program lock mode. TH I S PROGRAM HAS BEEN BLOCKED ! – EXCEEDS SET L I I TS PUSH MUTE TO ENTER CABLE... -
Page 30: Locking Video Inputs
To unlock channels: 1. From the LOCKS menu, select CH LOCK. 2. Press x or • to display the CH LOCK menu. 3. Press y or z to highlight CLEAR. 4. Press x or • until “0” replaces the channel numbers you have locked. -
Page 31: Adjusting The Picture
Adjusting the picture Selecting the picture modes You can select your desired picture type from the following picture modes: Sports, Standard, Movie, and Preference. Mode Picture Quality Sports Bright and dynamic picture (factory set; reset default) Standard Standard picture setting (factory set) Movie Movie-like picture setting (factory set) Preference... -
Page 32: Saving New Preferences
Saving new preferences You can save the PICTURE qualities (contrast, brightness, color, tint, and sharpness) 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 33: Selecting The Color Temperature
Selecting the color temperature You can change the quality of the picture by selecting from three preset color temperatures: Cool, Medium, and Warm. Mode Picture Quality Cool Blueish Medium Neutral Warm Reddish To select the color temperature: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the PICTURE menu appears. -
Page 34: Watching Video Input
Watching video input You can use the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control or TV to change the video input, which allows you to view a signal coming from another device connected to your TV (such as a VCR or DVD player). Select VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, or ColorStream, depending on which input jack is used for connecting the specific device (see “Connecting your TV”... -
Page 35: 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 programs and videos that are closed-captioned (usually identified as “CC” in program guides). • Text — An on-screen display of information not related to the program, such as weather or stock data (when provided by individual stations). -
Page 36: Setting The Sleep Timer
Setting the sleep timer To set the sleep timer to turn the TV off automatically: 1. Press TIMER (or MENU and x •) to display the CUSTOM menu. TIMER will be highlighted. 2. After the number position starts to blink, repeatedly press TIMER to enter the length of time until the TV turns off (in 10-minute increments to a maximum of 180). -
Page 37: Adjusting The Sound
Adjusting the sound Muting the sound Press MUTE to temporarily turn off the sound. While the sound is off, the screen will display the word MUTE in the lower right corner. To restore the sound, press MUTE again. When you press the MUTE button, you automatically activate the closed caption feature. -
Page 38: Using The Surround Sound Feature
Using the surround sound feature The surround sound feature expands the audio listening field wider and deeper to create exceptional sound quality from the TV’s speakers. The feature uses stereo signals from a TV broadcast or video input. To turn on the surround sound feature: 1. -
Page 39: Adjusting The Sound Quality
Adjusting the sound quality You can change the quality of your TV’s sound by adjusting the bass, treble, and balance. To adjust the sound quality: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the AUDIO menu appears. 2. Press y or z to highlight the item you want to adjust. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 AUD O STEREO... -
Page 40: Using The Sub-Bass System (Sbs)
Using the sub-bass system (SBS) The sub-bass system allows you to enhance bass performance (even when the sound volume is low). To turn on the SBS: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the AUDIO menu appears. 2. -
Page 41: Selecting The Audio Out Sound
Selecting the Audio OUT sound You can choose to output the sound of either the PIP or main picture from the Audio OUT jacks. This is useful when amplifying or recording the PIP sound with external equipment while hearing the sound of the main picture through the built-in speakers. -
Page 42: 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 43: Understanding The Auto Power Off Feature
Understanding the auto power off feature The TV will automatically turn itself off after approximately 15 minutes if it is tuned to a vacant channel or a station that completes its broadcast for the day. This feature does not work in VIDEO mode. Understanding the last mode memory feature If the power is cut off while you are viewing the TV, the last mode memory feature will turn the TV on automatically when the power is... -
Page 44: Appendix
0–300 mV(rms) (30% modulation equivalent, 4.7 kohm) AUDIO CENTER CHANNEL INPUT 300 mV(rms) (30% modulation equivalent, 10 kohm) Model Dimension (W/H/D) 50A60 42-1/4 ✕ 50-5/8 ✕ 20-13/16 inches 50A60A (1,073 ✕ 1,284 ✕ 529 mm) 55A60 46-5/16 ✕ 53-1/4 ✕... -
Page 45: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Before calling a service technician, please check the following table for a possible cause of the problem and some solutions. Problem TV will not turn on No picture, no sound No sound, picture OK Poor sound, picture OK Poor picture, sound OK Poor reception of broadcast channels Cannot receive above channel 13 Black box appears on the screen... -
Page 46: 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 47: Index
Index A/V receiver connection ... 10 ANT 1/2 ... 17 Antenna cables ... 5 Audio cables ... 5 AUDIO OUT sound, selecting ... 41 Audio system connection ... 9 Auto power off ... 43 Back of the TV ... 4 BACKGROUND selection ... - Page 48 TEL: (514) 856-4100 VANCOUVER: 22171 FRASERWOOD WAY, RICHMOND, B.C. V6W 1J5, CANADA TEL: (604) 303-2500 MANUFACTURED BY ColorStream is a registered trademark and Stable Sound is a trademark of Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc. PRINTED IN USA (00-11) R 23563913B...