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WNER'S
Projection Television
TM
43HX70
50HX70
55HX70
61HX70
TOSHIBA CORPORATION, 2000
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 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
TV on a soft floor, make sure that the floor is not damaged by the weight of the TV. • Model 43HX70 may be used only with Toshiba stand shown on page 52. Use with other stands may result in instability causing possible injury. -
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 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 43HX70, 50HX70, 55HX70 and 61HX70. -
Page 5: Connecting Your Tv
Connecting your TV If you haven’t 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 watch basic and premium cable channels. To use the TV’s features, select ANT-1. To view premium channels, select ANT-2 and tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel is vacant in your area), then use the converter box to change channels. -
Page 7: Connecting A Dvd/Satellite Receiver And A Vcr
Connecting a DVD/satellite receiver and a VCR This connection allows you to watch DVD/satellite, video, and TV programs, and record one TV channel while watching another channel. You will need: • one coaxial cable • two pairs of audio cables (one single and one pair of audio cables for a mono VCR) •... -
Page 8: Connecting A Dvd With Colorstream™ And A Vcr
DVD and TV programs. You can record from one source and watch a program from another source. Your TV is capable of using ColorStream (component video). Connecting your TV to a ColorStream compatible DVD, such as a Toshiba DVD, can greatly enhance picture quality and performance. You will need: •... -
Page 9: Connecting A Dtv Receiver (Or Set Top Box) And A Vcr
Connecting a DTV receiver (or Set-Top Box) and a VCR This connection allows you to watch digital broadcasts and video or TV programs, and record DTV or TV programs. You can record from one source while watching a program from another source. Connecting your TV to a ColorStream (component video) compatible DTV receiver can greatly enhance picture quality and performance. -
Page 10: Connecting Two Vcrs
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. You will need: • one coaxial cable •... -
Page 11: 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 43HX70 50/55/61HX70 VIDEO-3 IN AUDIO S-VIDEO VIDEO L/MONO Connecting an audio system This connection allows you to use an audio amplifier to adjust the audio level. -
Page 12: Connecting An A/V Receiver
Connecting 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. -
Page 13: Using The Remote Control
Using the remote control Preparing the remote control for use Your Toshiba remote control has one dedicated TV mode and 5 universal modes: VCR, Cable/SAT, DVD, Audio1, and Audio2. The target devices and default devices being programmed for each mode... -
Page 14: Remote Control Functional Key Chart
Remote Control functional key chart Toshiba TV Cable Key Label (TV) (CBL/SAT) (CBL/SAT) LIGHT Illuminates the remote SLEEP Sleep timer --- POWER Power Power 1/MOVIE Digit 1 Digit 1 2/SPORTS Digit 2 Digit 2 3/NEWS Digit 3 Digit 3 4/SERVICES... - Page 15 DISC AM/FM --- STOP PIP CH PIP Channel up/down PIP on/off MULTI Strobe STILL PIP Still SWAP PIP Swap LOCATE PIP Locate SOURCE PIP Source Notes: • “---” will send nothing. • “ TV” will jump to TV. • “VCR ”...
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Page 16: 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 18-21 to find the number that corresponds to the brand name of your device. If more than one number is listed, try each one separately until you find the one that works. -
Page 17: Verifying The Device Code (990)
Verifying the device code (990) Use this feature to verify the codes for your other devices. The number of blinks after pressing the 1, 2, 3, and 4 buttons is the 4-digit code set up for that mode. Example: To verify the VCR code is 2345: 1. -
Page 18: Device Code Table
TeleCaption 0240 Macom Teleview 0059 Magnavox Texscan 0020 Memorex Timeless 0437 Next Level Tocom 0031, 0032 Panasonic Toshiba 0019 Philips Tusa 0034 Primestar Unika 0041, 0172, 0226 United Artists 0026 Universal 0041, 0075, 0172, Radio Shack 0210, 0226 Realistic Viewstar... - Page 19 1181, 1281 Teknika 0019, 0054, 0056 0081 Thomas 0019 0021, 0203, 0228, Tivo 0637 0314, 0498 Toshiba 0062, 0064, 0076, 0054, 0096, 0181, 0085, 0229, 0231, 0244, 0473, 0635, 0385 1081, 1181, 1281 Totevision 0056, 0259 0054, 0056, 0057, Unitech...
- Page 20 0541 0541 Samsung 0592 Sharp 0649 Sherwood 0652 Sony 0552 Technics 0509 Theta Digital 0590 Toshiba 0522 Yamaha 0509, 0564 Zenith 0522, 0610 Laser Disc setup codes Brand name Code number Aiwa 0222 Carver 0083, 0213, 0342 Denon 0078, 0191...
- Page 21 Pioneer 0032, 0319 Soundesign Realistic 0414 Starcom Sony 0239, 0708 Yorx Soundesign 0097 Technics 0327 Receiver setup codes Toshiba 0372 Brand name Victor 0350 Wards 0032, 0097 Yamaha 0373 Adcom Aiwa Cassette Player setup codes Akai Brand name Code number...
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Page 22: Learning About The Remote Control
Learning about the remote control The buttons for operating the TV set only are described below. turns the TV on or off POWER sets the TV to turn off at a specific time (page 45) SLEEP The initial press of the LIGHT button causes two actions: LIGHT 1) enables the illumination mode 2) illuminates the keypad. -
Page 23: Setting Up Your Tv
6 seconds. (Except the Convergence menu which will remain until a button is pressed.) • If you want to close all the on-screen displays instantly, press EXIT. 43HX70 50HX70/55HX70/61HX70 MENU MENU yzx • AUD O SBS LEVEL... -
Page 24: Changing The On-Screen Display Language
1 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 2. Press the button until ANT 1 or ANT 2 is displayed in purple, indicating the antenna terminal you wish to use. 43HX70 50HX70/55HX70/61HX70 43HX70 50HX70/55HX70/61HX70 DEMO MENU... -
Page 25: Adding Channels To The Tv's Memory
Adding channels to the TV’s memory Your TV will stop on specific channels that are stored in the TV’s channel memory when you press Channel y or z. Use the steps below to set all active channels in your area automatically. Programming channels automatically Your TV can automatically detect all active channels and store them in its memory. -
Page 26: Adding And Erasing Channels Manually
Convergence may drift over time or if you move the TV. If you can see clear images on the screen, skip this procedure. This adjustment should be made after the TV has been on for at least 30 minutes. 43HX70 50HX70/55HX70/61HX70 DEMO MENU TV/VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL MENU x •zy... - Page 27 To check and adjust the color convergence: 1. Press MENU, then press x or • until the PICTURE menu appears. 2. Press y or z to highlight CONVERGENCE. 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 P CTURE ANTENNA MODE SPORTS...
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Page 28: 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 29: Labeling Channels
To clear your favorite channels: 1. Press MENU, then press x or • until the CUSTOM menu appears. 2. Press y or z to highlight FAVORITE CH2 for example. 3. Press x or • to display the FAVORITE CH2 menu. 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 CUSTOM T I MER... - Page 30 6. Assign the label to the channel. Press x or • to enter a character in the first space. Press the button repeatedly until the character you want appears on the screen, then press ENTER. 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 CUSTOM T I MER FAVOR I...
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Page 31: 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 be a TV broadcast or come from an external source, such as a VCR. To display a TV broadcast as a small picture: 1. -
Page 32: 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 33: Using The Preview Function
Using the preview function Press INFO to scan the channels programmed in the TV memory by the CH PROGRAM function. The 6-picture multi-search will start. To cancel the preview function: Press INFO again. Using the favorite function 1. Press FAVORITE to scan the channels programmed in the TV memory by the favorite channel function (page 28). -
Page 34: Using 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, then press x or • until the LOCKS menu appears. 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 LOCKS V CH I P... -
Page 35: 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 36: Mpaa Rating (Independent Rating System For Movies)
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, then press z or y to highlight MPAA RATING. 3. Press x or • to display the MPAA RATING menu. 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 LOCKS MPAA RAT I NG... -
Page 37: 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 38: 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 39: Adjusting The Picture
You can keep these settings or choose preset options under the picture mode selection feature shown above. 43HX70 DEMO MENU TV/VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL x •zy MENU 50HX70/55HX70/61HX70 MENU EXIT TV/VIDEO DEMO MENU yzx • MENU yzx • Note: Your new settings must be saved using the Save New Preference feature. -
Page 40: Saving New Preference
Saving new preference You can save the PICTURE items (contrast, brightness, color, tint, and sharpness) you have adjusted in the picture preference mode. To save new preference: 1. Press MENU, then press x or • until the PICTURE menu appears. 2. -
Page 41: 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. To select the color temperature: 1. Press MENU, then press x or • until the PICTURE menu appears. -
Page 42: Watching Video Input
• When ColorStream HD 1 or HD 2 is • To receive a video OUT signal, a video or S- • While the PIP is on the screen, if 43HX70 50HX70/55HX70/61HX70 selected, the video OUT jack outputs no signal. video IN jack must be used instead of the ColorStream connection. -
Page 43: Selecting The Video Label
Selecting the video label This feature allows you to rename the input sources for your TV. The available video label names include ‘–’, ‘VCR’, ‘DVD’, ‘DTV’, ‘SAT’ and ‘CBL’ where the symbol denotes the following: – : uses the default label name VCR : Video Cassette Recorder DVD : DVD video player DTV : Digital TV Set Top Box... -
Page 44: Using The Closed Caption Feature
Using the closed caption feature You have two options with the closed caption feature: captions or text. A caption is a printed version of the dialogue, narration and/or sound effects of a TV program. Text is information not related to the program that appears on half of the TV screen (if available in your area). -
Page 45: Setting The Sleep Timer
Setting the sleep timer You can set the TV so it turns off automatically. To set the sleep timer: 1. Press SLEEP to display the CUSTOM menu. TIMER will be highlighted. 2. Press two Number buttons (0-9) to enter how long you want the TV to remain on (up to three hours, in 10 minute increments). -
Page 46: Adjusting The Sound
2. Press y or z to highlight MTS. 3. Press x or • to highlight SAP. You will hear only the second audio program from the speakers. 43HX70 50HX70/55HX70/61HX70 Note: A second audio program (SAP) can be heard only on those TV stations that offer it. -
Page 47: Using The Feature
Using the feature 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 feature: 1. Select the stereo mode following the steps under “Selecting stereo/SAP broadcasts”... -
Page 48: Resetting Your Audio Adjustments
Resetting your audio adjustments 1. Press MENU, then press x or • until the AUDIO menu appears. 2. Press y or z to highlight RESET. 3. Press x or •. 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 BASS... -
Page 49: Turning Off The Built-In Speakers
Turning off the built-in speakers Use this feature to turn the TV speakers off when you connect an audio system. (See page 11.) To turn off the built-in speakers: 1. Press MENU, then press x or • until AUDIO menu appears. 2. -
Page 50: Using The Stable Sound Feature
Using the stable sound feature When the signal source is changed, the stable sound feature limits the high volume level to prevent extreme changes in volume. To turn on the stable sound feature: 1. Press MENU, then press x or • until the AUDIO menu appears. -
Page 51: Viewing The Demonstration Mode
Viewing the demonstration mode When you press DEMO on the TV, the TV will automatically display a variety of its on-screen menus and special features. This function is provided for demonstration purposes only. To stop the demonstration mode: Press DEMO again. 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... -
Page 52: Appendix
Audio Power 14 W + 14 W Speaker Type 43HX70: Two 4-3/4 inches (12 cm) round 50HX70: Two 6-1/4 inches (16 cm) round 55HX70: Two 6-1/4 inches (16 cm) round 61HX70: Two 6-1/4 inches (16 cm) round Video/Audio Terminals S-VIDEO INPUT Y : 1 V(p-p), 75 ohm, negative sync. -
Page 53: 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 54: 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 55: Index
Index A/V receiver connection ... 12 ANT 1/2 ... 24 Antenna cables ... 5 Audio cables ... 5 AUDIO OUT sound, selecting ... 49 Audio system connection ... 11 Auto power off ...51 BACKGROUND selection ...50 Cable box connection ... 6 Camcorder connection ... - Page 56 HEAD OFFICE/82 TOTOWA ROAD, WAYNE, NEW JERSEY 07470 FACTORY SERVICE CENTER:1420B TOSHIBA DRIVE, LEBANON, TN. 37087 HEAD OFFICE/327 KAMAKEE STREET, HONOLULU, HAWAII 96814, U.S.A. TEL: (808) 591-8377 HEAD OFFICE/191 McNABB STREET MARKHAM, ONTARIO L3R 8H2, CANADA TEL: (905) 470-5400 SERVICE CENTERS/TORONTO: 191 McNABB STREET MARKHAM, ONTARIO L3R 8H2, CANADA TEL: (905) 470- 5400 MONTREAL: 1643, NORTH SERVICE RD., TRANS-CANADA HIGHWAY, DORVAL QUEBEC, H9P 1J1, CANADA...