Toshiba TZ50V61 Owner's Manual
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- Page 1 TOSHIBA OWNER'SMANUAL i llli...
- Page 2 Important Information Precautions WARNING Installing your 13/ TO BSOUCE THE B'sKOF i=i"SOR stEcrmc SHOCX, .o • Place the TV on the floor or on a sturdy platform. The NOT EXPOSETHiS APPUANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. mounting surface should be flat and steady. If you install the TV on a soft floor, make sure that the floor is not damaged by the weight of the TV.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Introduction .......... Using the preview function ........Welcome to Toshiba ............4 Using the favorite function ........Using the strobe function ........Exploring your newTV ........... 4 Using V-CHIP control ........... Connecting your TV ....... Selecting the V-CHIP menu ........ -
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 TZ 50V61, TZ 55V61 and TZ61 V61. -
Page 5: Connecting Your Tv
Connecting your 113/ If you haven't connected dectronic equipment before, or you have been frustrated in the past, you may wish to read this section. (Cables are not supplied.) AUDIO Cables • 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 This connection allows you to watch cable and premium channels. You should keep your TV selected to ANT-1 so that you can use the TV features. When viewing 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: Dvd/Satelllte Receiver And A Vcr
DVD orTV 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 gready enhance picture quality and performance. You will need: •... -
Page 8: Connecting Two Vcrs
Stereo VCR From Antenna == Caution: Toplayfrom the DVD,the DVD and lY must use ColorS-_:rearn connections.Torecordfrom the DVD,the DVD and TVmust select Video. The unauthorized recording of television programs, videotapes and other materials may infringe upon the previsions of copyright laws. -
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 Caution: If youare using a S-VHS camcorder witha S-videa output,connect t his to the S-video inputonthe TVandremovethe video cable. -
Page 10: 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 11: Using The Remote Control
TV converters together, even if they are different Refer to the owner'smanuals supplied with brands. If you will be using your TV with a Toshiba VCR, your the equipment t o see which features are remote control is already programmed and ready to use. -
Page 12: Programming The Remote Control For Use With A 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 code table" or "Cable TV converter code table"... -
Page 13: Vcr Code Table
227,228,230,231, Technics 054,181 Taknika 297,313,314,380, Olympus 019,054,056,071 498' 056,067,077,123 Telefunken Optlmus 060,206 Fisher 066,073,085,123 Optonica 227,259 Fuji 052,054 Orion Toshiba 062,064,085,229, Funai 019,344 Puma.sonic 054,096,181,244 231,385 Garrard 019,344 Totevision Permey 054,056,057,059, 056,259 054,079,084,221 061,073,259 Unitech Go Video 251,298 Penta_ 061,084,124... -
Page 14: Cable Tv Convener Code Table
Century Stargate 034,059 Citizen Starquest Colour Voice 044,050 Sylvania Comtronics 059,079 Teleview Contec Texscan Dae Ryung Tocom 031,032,078 Eastern Toshiba Focus Tusa Garrard Unika 041,172 GC Electronics 035,075 United Artists " Gemini 034,089 United Cable General Instrument 030,295 Universal 041,058,075,096,... -
Page 15: Learning About The Remote Control
Learning about the remote control POWER turns the TV on and off (pages 12 and 37) TIMERsets theTV to go offat a set time (page 37) "rv/VIDEO selects video input source (page 34) Channel • • cycles through programmed channels (page 19) I"V/CABLE/VCRswitches between TV, Cable and VCR (page 12) Channel Numbers allow direct access to channels (page 19) VOLUME•... -
Page 16: Setting Up Your Tv
Setting up your 13/ After you've installed the batteries and programmed the remote control, you need to set some preferences on the TV using the menu. You can access the menu with the buttons on your TV or by using the remote control. -
Page 17: Changing The On-Screen Displaylanguage
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 will appear in the language of your choice. To select a language: 1. Press MENU, then press • or • until the SET UP menu appears. MENU kV, 2. -
Page 18: Adding Channels To The Tv's Memory
Adding channels to the TWs memory Your TV will stop on specific channels that are stored in the TV's channel memory when you press Channel • or •. Use the steps below to set all active channels in your area automatically. Programming channels automatically... -
Page 19: Adding Anderasing Channelsmanually
Adding and erasing channels manually After you've programmed the channels, you can add or erase specific channels. To add or erase channels: 1. Select the channel you want to add or erase using Channel • or V. If adding channels, you must select the channel to add by MENU AV, •... - Page 20 BLUE RUSH ENTER SELECT COLOR OTHER PLACE PUSH_E.XIT _Q'_I If you see separate colored lines, you have to adjust the convergence. 4. Press ENTER to highlight RED or BLUE. .eu m "_'-- I]F_BLUE PUSH ENTER PUSH ENTER TO SELECT COLOR SELECT COLOR PUSH...
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Page 21: Using The L_/'S Features
Using the TV's features Adjusting the channel settings Switching between 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. Select a second channel with the Channel Number buttons (0-9, 100). -
Page 22: Labeling Channels
7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 for other channels. To select your favorite channels: To scan your favorite channels in order one by one, press FAV • or •. To scan your favorite channels with a 9-picture multi-window, press FAVORITE. (See page 26 for details.) To clear your favorite channels: 1. - Page 23 4. Press • or • to highlight SET. Channel 5. Press • to highlight CH INPUT, then select a channel you want to label. IIGH LABEL 6. Press • to highlight LABEL. 7. Assign the label to the channel. Press • or • to enter a character in the first space.
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Page 24: Watching Picture-In-Picture (Pip)
Watching picture-in-picture (PIP) The picture-in-plcture (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 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 PressLOCATErepeatedlywhile you are watching a small picture. -
Page 26: Using The Preview Function
Using preview function Press PREVIEW to scan the channels programmed in theTV memory by the CH PROGRAM function. The 6-picture multi-search will start. To cancel the preview function: Press PREVIEW again. Using favorite function 1. Press FAVORITE to scan the channels programmed in the TV memory by the favorite channel function (page 21). -
Page 27: Using V-Chip Control
Using V4=HIP control Some TV programs and movies indude signals that dassify 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: Adjusting The V-Chip Menu
Adjusting the V4:HIP menu ENABLE BLOCKING V-CHIP menu Press • or • to select On or Off. On : To enable your setting (Block) Off : To release your setting (Unblock) Note: Theblock channelfunction is not affectedwith thisselection. BET RATING (Betting the movie or TV ratings your choice) -
Page 29: Blocking Option
Adjusting the V_HIP menu (continued) BLOCKING OPTION Press • or • to display the BLOCKING OPTIONS menu, V-CHIP menu then press • or • to select item. MPAA UNRATED |V_H Press • or • to select On (Block) or Off (Unblock) for unrated programs on MPAA rating system. -
Page 30: Unblocking Programs Temporarily
Unblocking programs temporarily 1. If you try to watch aTV program that exceeds the rating limits you set, the TV will enter into the program block mode. TH I S PROGRAM BEEN BLOCKED_ TV-PG EXCEEDS LIMIT8 PUSH MUTE TO ENTER 2. - Page 31 3. Press • to highlight CH INPUT, then press the Channel Number buttons to enter the channel number. 4. Press ENTER. IV_;H BLOCK CHANNEL LOCKED CABLE _--I _*'_ _O_,_ Channel Number 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for other channels. 6.
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Page 32: Adjusting The Picture
Adjusting the picture Adjusting the picture quality You can adjust the picture quality to your personal preferences, induding the contrast, brightness, color, tint, sharpness, color temperature, picture preference, flesh tone and noise reduction. The qualities you choose will be stored automatically in your TV's memory so you can recall them at any time. -
Page 33: Adjusting The Picture Preferences
Adjusting the picture preferences You can select your desired picture type from three preset picture modes: Normal, Theater, and Memory. To select the picture preferences: 1. Press MENU, then press • or • until the PREFERENCE menu appears. 2. Press • or • to highlight PICTURE PREFERENCE. -
Page 34: Resetting Your Adjustments To The Factory Settings
Resetting your adjustments ta the factory settings I. Press MENU, then press • or • until the SET UP menu appears. 2. Press • or • to highlight RESET. LABEL FAVOR I TE CH 1 FAVOR I TE 3. Press • or •. MENU The RESET function adjusts the following picture and audio functions. -
Page 35: Auto Power Off
Auto power off The TV will automatically turn itself off after approximately 15 minutes if it is tuned to a vacant channel or ifa station completes its broadcast for the day and stops broadcasting on that channel. This feature, however, does not work in the VIDEO mode. Displaying XDS information 1. -
Page 36: 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 ofa TV program. Text is information not related to the program that appears on half of the TV screen. -
Page 37: Setting The Off-Timer
Setting the off-timer You can set the TV so it turns off automatically. Thetimercanalsobe set through the To set the off-timer: SETUP menu. 1. PressTIMER once to select the OFF TIMER, ff you wantto see howmuch time remains 2. Presstwo Number buttons (0-9) to enter how long you want the beforothe shut-offtime, press TIMER once. -
Page 38: Adjusting The Sound
Adiusting the sound Muting 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-hand corner. To restore the sound, press MUTE again. When you press the MUTE button, you automatically activate the dosed caption feature. -
Page 39: Adjusting The Sound Quality
Adjusting quality sound You can change the sound quality of your TV by adjusting the bass, treble, and balance. To adjust the sound quality: 1. Press MENU, then press • or • until the AUDIO menu appears. 2. Press • or • to highlight the item you want to adjust. TREBLE BALANCE SPEAKERS... -
Page 40: Using The Sub-Bass System (Sbs)
Using System [SBS| Sub-Bass The Sub-Bass System allows you to improve bass performance (even Not;e: when the sound volume is low). TheSub-Bass S ystem signal d oesnot pass To turn on the Sub-Bass System: through the "Variable A udio OUT" jacks.[See page 9.) 1. -
Page 41: Viewing The Demonstration Mode
Viewing the demonstration mode When you press DEMO, the TV will automatically display a variety of its on-screen menus and special features. This function is provided for demonstration purposes only. • While in TV or VIDEO mode, the Multi-Window features demonstrate. -
Page 42: Appendix
Appendix Specifications NTSC standard Television System Channd Coverage VHF: 2 through 13 UHF: 14 through 69 Cable "IV.. Mid band (A÷8 through A-1, A through I) Super band0 through W) Hyperband¢AAthrough ZZ, AAA,BBB) Ultraband(65 through 94, 100 through 125) PowerSource 120 V AC, 60 Hz PowerConsumption TZ50V61:178... -
Page 43: Troubleshooting
TroUbleshooting Before calling a service technician, please check the following table for a possible cause of the problem and some solutions. SoluUon Problem TV will not turn on • Make sure the power cord is plugged in, then press POWER. •... -
Page 44: Limited United Stateswarranty
Limited United States Warranty Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc. ("TACP') and Toshiba Hawaii Inc. (=THI") make the following limited warranties. These limited warranties extend to the original consumer purchaser or any person re_iving this set as a gifx from the original consumer purchaser and to no other purchaser or transferee. -
Page 45: Index
connecting Index audio system ..........A/V receiver ..........cable converter box ......... cable converter box and a VCR......camcorder ............adding and erasing channels manually ....DVD with ColorStream and a VCR ...... adding channels to the TV's memory ....DVD/satellite receiver and a VCR ...... - Page 46 picture-in-picturs (PIP) changing the position of the small picture ..25 freezing the smell picture ....... v-chipcontrol, using .......... main and small pictures, switching ....25 VCR and a cable converter box, connecting .... 6 watching ............VCR and a DVD with Color.ream, connecting..7 power, auto off ..........
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