Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 50A50 Toshiba
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Projection Television TOSHIBA CORPORATION, 2000 50A50 50A50R O WNER'S M ANUAL TM 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.
2 Important Inf ormation WA R N I N G TO R E D U C E T H E R ISK O F F I R E O R E LE CTRI C S H OC K, D O NO T EX PO S E TH I S APP LIAN C E TO RAIN O R M O ISTU R E. The lightning symbol in the triangle tells you that the volta ge inside this product may be strong enough to cause an electric shock.
3 Introduction ................................................................ 4 W elcome to T oshiba ......................................................... 4 E xploring your new TV ................................................... 4 Connecting your TV .
Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 4 Intr oduction W elcome to T oshiba Congratulations! Y ou have pur chased one of the finest projection TV ’ s on the market.
Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 5 Connecting y our T V If you haven ’ t connected electronic equipment befor e, or you have been frustrated in the past, you may wish to read this section.
Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 6 Connecting a cable conv erter box This connection allows you to watch cable and premium channels. Y ou should place the A/B switch in the “ A”position so that you can use the TV features.
Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 7 Connecting a DV D/satellite r eceiver and a VCR This connection allows you to watch D VD/satellite, video and TV programs. Y ou can record one TV channel while watching another channel.
Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 8 ANT ( 75 ) CHANNEL IN ON OFF OUT RL OUT VIDEO VAR AUDIO L/ MONO IN DVD IN L R.
Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 9 Connecting a camcorder This connection allows you to watch video materials recor ded on a camcorder .
Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 10 Connecting an A/V receiv er If you use a system that delivers Dolby P ro Logic* surround sound, you will probably want to use the TV speakers as center channel speakers.
Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 11 Using the remote contr ol Pr eparing the r emote contr ol for use With the remote control, y ou can operate your TV , most V CR models, and cable TV converters together , even if they are different brands.
Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 12 To control a cable TV converter: Pr ogram the remote control to recognize the brand of y our converter . The shaded buttons shown on the right will control the cable TV converter .
Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 13 VC R code table Brand name Code number Adv entura 019 Aiko 297 Aiwa 019 Akai.
Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 14 Cable T V converter code table Br and name Code number ABC 020, 022, 026, 02.
Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 15 Learning about the remote contr ol POWER turns the TV on and off (pages 12, .
Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 16 Setting up y our T V After you ’ ve installed the batteries and programmed the remote control, you need to set some preferences on the TV using the menu.
Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 17 Changing the on-screen display language Y ou can choose from three different languages (E nglish, F rench and S panish) for the on-scr een displays.
Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 18 Adding channels to the T V’s memory Y our TV will stop on specific channels that are stored in the TV ’ s channel memory when you press Channel y or z .
Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 19 Adding and erasing channels manually After you ’ ve programmed the channels, y ou can add or erase specific channels. To add or erase channels: 1.
Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 20 To check and adjust the color convergence: 1. Pr ess MENU, then press x or • until the P ICTURE menu appears. 2. Pr ess y or z to highlight CONVERGENCE.
Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 21 TV CABLE VCR 12 3 45 6 7 8 9 100 0 ENT POWER MUTE CH RTN RECALL CH VOL MENU/.
Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 22 To clear your favorite channels: 1. Pr ess MENU, then press x or • until the CUST OM menu appears. 2. Pr ess y or z to highlight F A VORITE CH2 for example.
Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 23 6. Assign the label to the channel. P ress x or • to enter a character in the first space. P ress the button repeatedly until the character you want appears on the screen.
Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 24 W atching picture-in-pictur e (PI P) The picture-in-picture (P IP) feature allows you to watch two pictur es at the same time. The smaller picture comes from an external source, such as a V CR.
Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 25 Switching the main and small pictures Pr ess SW AP while you are using the PIP featur e to switch the main and small pictures. The main and small pictures will switch each time you press the SW AP button.
Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 26 Using LOC KS menu The LOCKS menu includes the V -chip, ch lock, video lock and new P IN code functions. Y ou can use these functions after entering the correct P IN code.
Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 27 Using the V -C H I P menu S ome TV programs and movies include signals that classify the content of the program (violence, sex, dialog, language).
Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 28 MP AA RA TI NG (Independent rating system f or movie) 1. F rom the LOCKS menu, select MP AA RA TING. 2. Pr ess x or • to display the MP AA RA TING menu, then press z or y to highlight MP AA RA TING.
Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 29 Unlocking progr ams 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.
Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 30 To unlock channels: 1. F rom the LOCKS menu, select CH L OCK. 2. Pr ess x or • to display the CH L OCK menu. 3. Pr ess y or z to highlight CLEAR.
Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 31 Adjusting the pictur e Selecting the picture modes Y ou can select your desired picture type fr om four preset picture modes: sports, standard, movie, and pr eference.
Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 32 Saving new pref erence Y ou can save the PICTURE items (contrast, brightness, color , tint, and sharpness) you have adjusted in the pictur e preference mode.
Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 33 Mode Picture Quality cool blueish medium neutral warm reddish Selecting the color temper ature Y ou can change the quality of the picture by selecting from thr ee preset color temperatures: cool, medium, and warm.
Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 34 W atching video input Y ou can use the TV/VIDEO button on the remote or on the TV to view a signal coming from other devices, such as VCRs or video disc players that may be connected to your TV .
Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 35 Using the closed caption featur e Y ou 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.
Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 36 TV CABLE VCR 12 3 45 6 7 8 9 100 0 ENT POWER MUTE CH RTN RECALL CH VOL MENU/ ENTER VOL CH FAV CH TV/VIDEO E I T X Setting the timer (sleep timer) Y ou can set the TV so it turns off automatically .
Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 37 Adjusting the sound Muting the sound Pr ess MUTE to temporarily turn off the sound. While the sound is off, the screen will display the wor d MUTE in the lower right-hand corner .
Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 38 TV CABLE VCR 12 3 45 6 7 8 9 100 0 ENT POWER MUTE CH RTN RECALL CH VOL MENU/.
Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 39 Adjusting the sound quality Y ou can change the sound quality of your TV by adjusting the bass, treble, and balance. To adjust the sound quality: 1.
Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 40 Using the Sub-Bass System (SB S) The S ub-Bass System allows y ou to improve bass performance (even when the sound volume is low).
Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 41 Selecting the Audio OUT sound This feature allo ws you to select the sound sources (MAIN and PIP) output from the Audio OUT jacks.
Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 42 Selecting the backgr ound of the menu display Y ou can change the background of the menu display by selecting from two preset types: shaded and solid (gray).
Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 43 Understanding the auto pow er off featur e The TV will automatically turn it.
Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 44 Television System NTSC standard Channel Coverage VHF: 2 through 13 UHF: 14 t.
Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 45 Tr oubleshooting Before calling a service technician, please check the following table for a possible cause of the problem and some solutions.
Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 46 Limited United States W arranty T oshiba America Consumer Products, I nc. (“T ACP”) and T oshiba Hawaii Inc. (“ THI”) make the following limited warranties.
Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 47 Index A A/V receiver connection ................................................... 10 Antenna cable s ........................
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