Summary of the content on the page No. 1
.
C
N
I
,
S
T
C
U
D
I
O
S
R
O
P
1
4
R
0
E
0
M
1
U
F
S
I
OWNER'S MANUAL
Projection Television
®
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
43A61, 43A62,
these numbers whenever you communicate
with your Toshiba dealer about this TV.
50A61, 50A62,
Model number:
Serial number:
61A61, 61A62
© 2002 TOSHIBA CORPORATION 23565704
All Rights Reserved
L
N
E
O
N
C
o
.
A
A
C
I
9
R
6
4
E
5
M
A
A
B
I
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba TV. This manual will Child Safety help you use the many exciting features of your new TV. Before operating the TV, please read this manual It Makes A Difference completely, and keep it nearby for future reference. Where Your TV Stands Safety Precautions Congratulations on your purchase! As you enjoy your new TV, keep these safety tips in mind: WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, The Issue DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
Important Safety Instructions Installation, Care, and Service 1) Read these instructions. Installation 2) Keep these instructions. Follow these recommendations and precautions and heed all 3) Heed all warnings. warnings when installing your TV: 4) Follow all instructions. 15) Never modify this equipment. Changes or modifications may void: a) the warranty, and b) the user’s authority to operate this equipment under the rules of the Federal 5) Do not use this apparatus near Communications Commissi
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
29) [This item applies to projection TVs only.] If the air temperature rises suddenly (for example, when the TV is 23) Always operate this equipment from first delivered), condensation may form on the lenses. This a 120 VAC, 60 Hz power source only. can make the picture appear distorted or the color appear faded. If this happens, turn off the TV for 6 to 7 hours to allow the condensation to evaporate. 30)For added protection of your TV from lightning and power 24) Always make sure the antenna sy
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
Important Safety Information ............................. 2-4 If you cannot remember your PIN code .................. 28 Using the V-CHIP menu ............................................... 29 Introduction................................................................ 5 ENABLE BLOCKING .......................................... 29 Welcome to Toshiba ......................................................... 5 TV RATING Exploring your new TV ................................................... 5
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
MENU RESET Introduction Welcome to Toshiba 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 43A61, 43A62, 50A61, 50A62, 61A61, and 61A62. Before you start reading, check the model number by looking at the rear of the TV. Models 50A61 and 50A62 are used in this manual for illustration purposes. Instructions are based on
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
Connecting your TV Coaxial (antenna) cable Note: Cables are not supplied with your TV. Coaxial cable is the cable that comes in from your antenna, cable TV service, or cable converter box. Coaxial cable uses “F” connectors. Standard stereo A/V cables usually come in sets of three, and are typically Standard stereo A/V cables color-coded according to use: yellow for video, red for stereo right audio, and (typically color-coded yellow for video, white for stereo left (or mono) audio. Your
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
Connecting a cable converter box This connection allows you to view a different picture on your PIP if you use a converter box to view premium channels. Select ANT 2 and tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel is vacant in your area). Use the converter box to change channels. You will need: • three coaxial cables TV From Cable Note: You cannot view premium channels in the AUDIO CENTER ANT( 75 ) CHANNEL IN PIP window. ANT-1 PIP swap is not available with this connection. ON OFF OUT OU
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
Connecting a DVD player or satellite receiver and a VCR This connection allows you to watch DVD/satellite, VCR, and TV programs. You can record one TV channel while watching another channel. You will need: • two (or three, if satellite receiver is used) coaxial cables (one or more may be provided by your cable or satellite company) • two pairs of audio cables (one single and one pair of audio cables for a mono VCR) • one video cable • one S-video cable Note: For better picture quality, use an S-
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
Stereo VCR IN from ANT OUT to TV VIDEO AUDIO From Antenna LR IN CH 3 OUT CH 4 TV AUDIO CENTER ANT( 75 ) CHANNEL IN ANT-1 ON OFF Note: OUT OUT To play from the DVD player, the DVD player VAR RL AUDIO S-VIDEO and TV must use ColorStream connections. ANT-2 VIDEO Y VIDEO L/ L L/ MONO PB MONO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO PR R R R COLOR STREAM VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 INPUT DVD IN OUT IN AUDIO OUT L L Y Pb Pr R R S-VIDEO COLOR STREAM VIDEO OUT The unauthorized recording, use, distribution, DVD Player with component
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
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 Camcorder Note: If you have an S-VHS camcorder, use an S-video cable (in the S-video jacks) instead of a standard video cable between the TV and VIDEO AUDIO OUT camcorder. L Do not connect a standard video cable and R an S-video cable to Video-3 at the same time or the picture performance will be unacceptable. TV The unauthorized recordin
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
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. You will need: • one coaxial cable (may be provided by your cable company) • one pair of audio cables • one video cable • one audio cable for the audio center channel Caution: To A/V receiver To avoid damaging the speakers: • Tur
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
MENU RESET Using the remote control Note: Preparing the remote control for use Your TV’s remote control may or may not With the remote control, you can operate your TV, most VCR operate your VCR or cable TV converter. models, and cable TV converters together, even if they are different Refer to the owner’s manuals supplied with brands. If you will be using your TV with a Toshiba VCR, your your other equipment to see which features remote control is already programmed and ready to use. If you own
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
MENU RESET Programming the remote control for use with a non-Toshiba VCR or a cable TV converter RECALL LIGHT RECALL POWER The TV remote control is preprogrammed to operate Toshiba VCRs POWER and cable TV converters. TV CABLE MUTE TV/VIDEO TIMER VCR To use the remote control to operate a non-Toshiba VCR or cable TV/CABLE/ VCR Switch converter: 12 3 CH Channel yz 1. Refer to the VCR and Cable TV converter code tables on pages 45 6 15–16 to find the corresponding code for your VCR or converter. Ch
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
VCR code table Brand name Code number Adventura 019 Jensen 060 Quasar 054,096 Aiko 297 JVC 027,060,086 Radio Shack 019,056,344 Aiwa 019 Kenwood 057,060,086 Radix 056 Akai 060,068,080,125, KLH 091 Randex 056 261 Kodak 054,056 RCA 061,079,084,096, American High 054 Lloyd 019 124,125,168,221 Asha 259 Lloyd’s 227 Realistic 019,054,056,065, Audiovox 056 Logik 091 066,067,081,085, Beaumark 259 LXI 056 123,259 Bell & Howell 123 Magnavox 054,058,100,129, Ricoh 053 Brandt 206 168 Runco 058 Broksonic 140,
Summary of the content on the page No. 16
Cable TV converter code table Brand name Code number ABC 020,022,026,027, Samsung 059,163 030,032,033,036, Scientific Atlanta 025,027,036,296 066 Signal 034,059 Antronix 041 Signature 030 Archer 041,058,172 SL Marx 059 Belcor 075 Sprucer 040 Cable Star 075 Standard Cabletenna 041 Components 174 Cableview 041 Starcom 022,034,066 Century 172 Stargate 034,059 Citizen 172 Starquest 034 Colour Voice 044,050 Sylvania 020 Comtronics 059,079 Teleview 059 Contec 038 Texscan 020 Dae Ryung 027 Tocom 031,03
Summary of the content on the page No. 17
MENU RESET Learning about the remote control POWER turns the TV on and off (pages 14, 38) TIMER sets the TV to turn off automatically (page 38) LIGHT RECALL POWER RECALL displays time, status, channel, and rating information on-screen TV (page 44) CABLE MUTE TV/VIDEO TIMER VCR TV/VIDEO selects the video input source (page 36) MUTE turns off the sound (page 39) 12 3 CH LIGHT back-lights the remote control keys for 5 seconds 45 6 TV/CABLE/VCR switches between TV, Cable, and VCR modes (page
Summary of the content on the page No. 18
MENU RESET CH MENU EXIT TV/VIDEO DEMO P Setting up your TV VOL VOL CH After you have installed the batteries and programmed the remote control, you need to set some preferences on the TV using the menu MENU yzx • EXIT system. You can access the menus using the buttons on the TV or remote control. 1. Press MENU to display the menu system. 2. Press x or • to select a menu. 3. Press y or z to select an item. LIGHT RECALL POWER 4. Press x or • to select or adjust a setting. TV CABLE MUTE TV/VIDEO TI
Summary of the content on the page No. 19
MENU RESET Changing the on-screen display language LIGHT RECALL POWER You can choose from three different languages (English, French and Spanish) for the on-screen display of adjustment menus and messages. TV CABLE MUTE TV/VIDEO TIMER VCR To select an on-screen display language: TV/VIDEO 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the SET UP menu 12 3 CH appears. 45 6 2. Press y or z to highlight LANGUAGE. 78 9 1 234 5 6 7 89 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33
Summary of the content on the page No. 20
MENU RESET Adding channels to the TV’s memory LIGHT RECALL POWER 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 TV CABLE MUTE TV/VIDEO TIMER VCR and on the next page to program channels into the TV’s memory. Programming channels automatically 12 3 CH Channel yz Your TV can automatically detect all active channels and store them 45 6 in its memory. After the TV has stored the channels in its memory, 78 9 you can eras
