TOSHIBA
Colour Television
OWNER'S MANUAL
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TOSHIBA
You have bought a superb new colour television from Toshiba - one of the world's leading manufacturers of
quality home entertainment products.
If you follow the instructions in this booklet, your TV will give you many years' trouble-free enjoyment. Please
read the instructions carefully before you begin using your TV and, keep the booklet handy for future
reference.
This set includes many of the latest features to bring you great pictures and sound. Do take time to read all
about them to help you get the very best from your TV.
And don't forget that Toshiba also makes a range of award winning video recorders with design and features
which perfectly complement our TVs.
The Toshiba Corporation
Founded in
electrical goods.
Toshiba has made more TV tubes than any other manufacturer in the world and was the first
Flatter, Squarer Tube (FST) to the
now become
As well as its market-leading home entertainment products, the company has an amazing range of other
business interest's, from communications satellites to nuclear and hydro-electric power plants. Toshiba
equipment helps power Japan's legendary Bullet Train and the company's medical division makes body
scanners and other vital life-saving equipment.
Nearly half the world's
computerised equipment) are
world's number one best sellers.
It's this breadth of experience which helps keep Toshiba in the lead, and gives it's products the edge in
technical excellence, design and reliability.
1875,
the Toshiba Corporation is now the world's seventh largest manufacturer of electronic and
lo introduce the
UK.
FST technology, which gives sharper pictures and improved colour, has
the
standard TV format.
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mega-bit DRAM chips (the micro-chips which supply the brain power of most
m,ade by Toshiba and the company's portable lap-top computers are the
GETTING STARTED
lntroduction
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1720RB - Remote control
1721TB - Remote control
GETTING STARTED
Introduction (Contents, Installation) Page 3
Your remote control
Your remote control
Tuning in (Switching on, To tune in your TV)
BASIC OPERATION
Watching TV programmes (Volume, changing programme positions) Page
Selectable picture (Picture adjustment)
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Timer, 'NO signal - automatic off' and Blue Back
VIEWING TELETEXT
The Teletext buttons on the remote control (1721TB) Page 11
Fastext (Using Fastext) Page 12
1720RB (Operation and batteries)
1721TB (Operation and batteries)
TV
TV
with
Fastext
Page 4
Page 5
Page
6P
8
Page
9
Page 10
OTHER
Connecting other equipment (Video connections & selection method) Page 13
Rear connections, specifications, accessories
&
For your guidance (Simple problem solving
CONNECTION
The mains supply required for this equipment is 220v to 240v 50Hz.s Never connect to a DC
supply or any other power source.
A plug is supplied with your television and is fitted with a
comply with British Standards. Should the fuse need to be replaced use a 5 amp fuse
approved by ASTA or BSI to
Note: Detachable fuse covers, if fitted, must be replaced.
If the plug is not suitable for the power points in your home, we advise that you do not cut
off the mains plug yourself, but consult your dealer, or qualified electrician as the fuse must
be removed and the plug
inserted in a 13 amp socket.
When an alternative plug is used, it or the appropriate installation should be fused at 5 amp.
IMPORTANT: The wires in the mains lead are coloured as follows:
BROWN
BLUE
DO NOT CONNECT EITHER CORE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL OF THE PLUG WHICH IS
MARKED BY THE LETTER 'E' OR THE SAFETY EARTH SYMBOL
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BS1362.
d.estroyed to prevent a safety hazard, should such a plug be
LIVE (L) MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE TERMINAL MARKED WITH
THE LETTER "L" OR COLOURED RED
NEUTRAL (N) MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE TERMINAL MARKED
WITH THE LETTER
Safety tips) Page 15
5
amp fuse. Both of these items
"N"
OR COLOURED BLACK.
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Page 14
Positioning and connecting
The following describes the initial set up procedure in order to operate all of the features of your TV.
Locate the television where direct sunlight does not impair the picture, soft and indirect lighting is recommended
for comfortable viewing.
Leave enough space around the television to allow adequate ventilation and sound response.
Avoid excessively warm locations to prevent possible damage to the cabinet or components.
Do not expose to excessive moisture or humid conditions.
your
TV
GETTING
STARTED
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Your remote control
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The illustration below is designed to show the main areas of the
remote control. Individual buttons are described in the text.
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Timer
Page 10
Tuning Button
Pages
6,7
Selectable Picture
Page
9
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1720RB
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CALL
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Stand-by
Page
8
Sound Mute
8
Page
Keypad Number Buttons
112 Digit Channel Selection
8
Page
Effective Range
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Carefully slide open the back cover of
the remote control to reveal the battery
compartment (located on the rear).
When fitting new batteries take care to
observe the correct polarities. All
Toshiba batteries are Cadmium and
Mercury free. Wherever possible please
replace with similar batteries.
Suitable battery types are: R03, AAA, or
SUM-4.
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Volume
Page
8
Programme Position
Page
8
Caution:
DO NOT
designated disposal area.
one.
throw your batteries into a fire. Dispose of your batteries in a
DO NOT
mix battery types.
DO NOT
combine a used old battery with a new
GETTING
STARTED
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Your remote control
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The illustration below is designed to show the main areas of the
remote control. Individual buttons are described in the text.
Timer
Page
10
Tuning button
Pages
Selectable Picture
Page
6,7
9
1721TB
Sound Mute Page
Stand-by Page
Volume Page
8
8
8
a
2
Keypad Number Buttons
112
Digit Channel Selection/
Teletext
Effective
Input Selection Button/
Text Cancel
Teletext
Range
Carefully slide open the back cover of
the remote control to reveal the battery
compartment (located on the rear).
When fitting new batteries take care to
observe the correct polarities. All
Toshiba batteries are Cadmium and
Mercury free. Wherever possible please
replace with similar batteries.
Suitable battery types are:
SUM-4.
R03,
AAA, or
Programme Position/
Teletext
Teletext
Pages
11,12
Caution:
DO NOT
designated disposal area.
one.
throw your batteries into a fire. Dispose of your batteries in a
DO NOT
mix battery types.
DO NOT
combine a used old battery with a new
5
Due to the complicated map of TV transmitters we are unable to pre-tune your TV, however, the following
simple steps
will take you through the process. We suggest that you tune BBC 1 to button
1,
BBC 2 to button
On Timer Indicator
Power on light
Press the
to turn on the TV.
The Power-On red light
will glow.
Press button
remote control.
Press the
on the
repeatedly, until the
symbol appears.
onloff switch
1
on the
m
button
remote control
>>>
6
Do not worry
simply
pressln the
recalls the disp ay.
if
the dis la
9
disappears,
&l
gutton again
If the display has disappeared, simply press the
button once to bring it back.
m
To tune'in your
Television:
With the adjacent
displa showing, press
&
the
the green
starts to flash.
When a station is found,
it will be displayed. If
the picture quality is
poor, due to a weak
signal, press the
button again to
recommence the search.
If this is BBC
2
allow the display to
disappear and the
station is memorised.
button so that
>>>
indicator
m
1,
simply
Note for engineers: You may select the ASM (Automatic Search
1
Mode) from step
automatically to the strongest signals
and press the button, the set will tune
in
ascending order.
If this is not BBC
simply repeat step
until the desired station
is found.
For BBC
3
on the remote control
and repeat steps
Repeat the procedure for
all the remaining
stations you wish to tune
in.
Manual Fine Tune
4
Press the
re~eatedlv until the
adjacent
Press the
buttons to optimise the
picture.
2
m
display appears.
Tuning in
1
1
press button
1
and
button
+or
a)
is
now
complete.
2
2.
BASIC OPERATION
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Watching
Volume
TV
+
programmes
To alter the volume
To raise or lower the
1
Programme
Pos~tion
+
Programme
Position
-
volume press the
or - buttons.
The display will show
the changes.
Alternatively, press the
button to mute the
sound, press again to
restore.
A
+
To change programme position
1
TO select a programme
position press one of
the numbered buttons.
For example: To watch
BBC
1
The programme
position will be
displayedin the top
right corner of the
screen.
Alternatively:
2
You can change the
programmed position by
using the POS
to increase the
programme position by
one or the
the programme position
by
one.
press button
V
to reduce
A
button
1.
Standby Button
This allows you to put the set into standby
mode when leaving the TV unattended for
short periods of time, or when using the 'ON
TIMER' (see page
press the
buttons on the remote control.
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10).
To return to TV mode
6
button, or any of the numbered
NOTE For programme positions
above
button to select
the desired
programme position.
Press again to revert.
Press the CALL button
to display the current
programme position.
Press again to cancel
the display.
9,
press the
2
--.
digit
-/--
Enter
BASIC OPERATION
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Selecta
Selectable picture allows you to change the contrast at
the touch of a button.
ble
picture
To select the alternative picture styles
Press the
1
repeatedly to view the
different picture styles
available.
You will see three
different options to
complement the type of
programme and room
lighting. The display will
change as shown.
Ask
button
2
To alter the Contrast, Brightness, Colour
Note: Selected function is highlighted.
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a.
1
AS+
button
m,
and
button to
button
Press the
2
repeatedly to select
between the Contrast
Brightness
Colour
You can select your own
levels of Contrast,
Brightness and Colour.
Use the
increase the level and
the button to
decrease the level. Any
changes made will
automatically be stored
In memory.
Note: If the
is used, the memory will
revert to the factory
settings.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
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The Timer is especially useful if you want the television to turn itself on or off after a selected period of time.
For example: If you want the set to turn itself on in 30 minutes time and watch programme 3 simply follow
1
and
2.
the procedure in steps
the TV (see page
1720RB
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6).
Activation of the Timer is indicated by a green warning light on the front of
To select the Timer Menu
4
CALL
Pjess the button to
1
bring up the adjacept
display. Press the
button repeatedly to
select between ON and
OFF
a
OFF
D
0O:OO
These sets incorporate a 'No Signal - Automatic
Off' feature which will, when set, turn the TV off
15
approximately
closes down.
These sets also incorporate a Blue Back feature
which instructs the set to mute the sound and
switch the screen to blue when no signal is
being received.
minutes after the transmitter
Use the numbered
2
buttons to set the ON or
OFF delay time, e.g.
Programme position 3
on in 30 minutes.
Note: When setting the
ON time you will be
required to enter the
selected programme
position. The set must
then be put into
mode (see'page
The maximum time
delay is
To select the 'No Signal -Automatic Off'
Press both of the
1
and bothoftherAV
buttons on the front of
the TV simultaneously,
the word ON or OFF will
be displayed on the
screen. If the word OFF is
displayed, this facility will
not operate. If the word
ON is displayed the set
will turn itself off
approximately
after the transmitter
closes down. Selection
between 'ON' and 'OFF' is
possible by
pressing both the
buttons and both of the
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simultaneously.
12
V buttons
standby
8).
hrs
59
mins.
A
15
minutes
repeated1
A
V
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VIEWING TELETEXT
The Teletext buttons on the remote
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control
Below is a brief introduction to teletext. This set receives Faste:ct broadcasts as standard. Illustrated below are
the buttons used for normal operation of this feature.
721
TB
only)
superimpose the text
over
a
normal broadcast
picture. Press the
button to return
to normal
Press the
call up the index page
for the subject area you
are viewing. If you are
p
viewing a section index,
by pressing this button
you will see the general
index page.
TV
To display an index
@l
-@l0
mode.
button to
@Qp
viewing a normal
picture:
If, whilst in text mode,
the
@l
pressed, a normal
picture will be
displayed.
selection can be entered
and the TV will indicate
its presence
displaying a box with
the selected page
number. Press
button to view the page.
To
display news flashes:
To view news flashes as
they are broadcast,
select the news flash
page for the particular
teletext service (see the
index page of teletext).
Press the
The news flashes will be
displayed as and when
they are broadcast.
Press the
to cancel the display.
Note: It will not be
possible to change
programme position
whilst in this
will have to press the
-@/a
teletext first.
To select a
age whilst
button is
A
page
by
the@
@
button to cancel
button.
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button
mode,you
@l
once to enlarge the top
half of the page, press
again to enlarge the
bottom half of the page.
Press again to revert to
the normal size.
to hold a page of text.
(-al
Press the
the word
appear in the top right
of the screen. Press
again to release.
button and
HOLD
will
Time Display:
If you press the
button whilst watching
normal TV broadcast,
you will see a very
accurate time display
appear in the top right
corner of the screen.
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(3
concealed
TO
reveal text:
Some pages cover
topics such as quizzes
and jokes. To discover
the solutions press the
@l
button.
(s)
VIEWING TELETEXT
Fastext
Please note: The Timed Page button
this set as this service is no longer available in the
Fastext is a method of viewing teletext pages
by related subjects. The subject areas are
grouped by the broadcast studio so that
different classifications are presented to you.
This is done using coloured prompts. There
are many different areas covering a wide
variety of topics. To access any given topic
press the relevant coloured prompt button.
Fastext mode is indicated by yellow page
numbers in the top left hand side of the
screen along with the four coloured prompts
at the bottom of the screen.
(m
m)
has no function on
UK.
Press the
1
to select Text mode. The
subject areas are
displayed along the
bottom of the screen and
are printed in
GREEN,
BLUE.
the subject areas simply
press the corresponding
button on the remote
control.
YELLOW
To select one of
(n
RED,
button
AND
5
To view a previous page:
Press the 5 button to view the previous page.
A
Note:
called-up by using the numbered buttons on
the remote control.
known wanted page can.be directly
To select the
information you want
press the corresponding
coloured prompt
button.
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Connecting other equipment
The diagram below illustrates some of the possible connections for auxiliary equipment. Please refer to the
relevant handbook for further details.
Video recorder
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Computer/games
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m~icture
Shift:
(1721TB
only)
The picture shift control is factory set
and should need little or no adjustment.
Adjustment, however, is possible if
required using this control.
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Rear connections, specifications,
The 1720RB has a built-in set-top aerial. If the
picture quality is poor, due to a weak signal, you
may need to use an alternative aerial (in the loft
or on the roof). Your local dealer will be able to
advise you accordingly.
If you wish to connect a video recorder, satellite
decoder etc. to the TV you will need to plug an
external aerial into the back of the auxiliary
equipment and then from the auxiliary
equipment to the TV as shown on page 13.
Rear Connections
In order for teletext to operate properly we
recommend the use of an external aerial (either
one mounted in the loft or on the roof. Your local
dealer will be able to advise you accordingly.
1721TB has a 21 pin Scart socket which
The
enables you to connect a wide range of
audiolvideo equipment (see page 13).
If you wish to connect a video recorder, satellite
decoder etc. to the TV you will need to plug an
external aerial into the back of the auxiliary
equipment and then from the auxiliary
equipment to the TV via a scart lead, when
possible (as shown on page 13). If your video
does not have a scart socket, connect the video
as described above in the
1721TB:
,
1720RB.
The set-top aerial is
1
already plugged into the
socket on the back of
the TV.
If you wish to use a
different aerial, simply
unplug the set-top aerial
and replace with an
alternative one (see
page 13).
If you connect a video
1
recorder (or other
equipment) via the scart
connector it may be
.
necessary to select the
input. Press the
scart
-@/U
the scart connector,
press again to revert to
the normal TV station.
button to select
Receiving system PAL I
Receiving channels
Sound output
(at 10% distortion)
Visible Picture*
Dimensions 450 mm (W) 413 mm
Power consumption (at AC 220-240V
Weight 13.8 Kg (1720RB)
1
4*
Measured diagonally.
UHF
21-68
1.5W rms (1720RB)
2W rms
42.5cm 90 degree deflection
14.2 Kg (1721TB)
(1721TB)
50Hz)
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58W - 1720RB, 71W - 1721TB
398 mm (D)
1 Remote control
2
(R03,AAA) batteries
OTHER
1
For your guidance
SOME DO'S AND DON'TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING POINTS CAREFULLY. THEY ARE
OF A GENERAL NATURE, INTENDED TO HELP YOU
YOUR ELECTRONIC CONSUMER PRODUCTS. SOME ITEMS MAY
NOT APPLY TO THE GOODS YOU HAVE JUST PURCHASED.
This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet
international safety standards, but like any electrical equipment,
care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is
to be assured.
h
read the operating instructions before
equipment.
DO ensure that all electrical connections, including the mains plug,
extension leads and inter connections, between pieces of
equipment, are properly made and in accordance with the
manufacturers instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug
when making or changing connections.
DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.
DON'T continue to operate the equipment
about it working normally, or
withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.
DON'T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous
voltages.
it
is damaged in any way - switch off,
you
if
WITH ALL
attempt to use the
you are in any doubt
DON'T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended, unless
it is specifically stated that
or has a
equipment and make sure your family know how to do this. Special
arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped
people.
DON'T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that
you are distracted from the requirements of traffic safety. It is
illegal to watch television whilst driving.
DON'T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can
permanently damage your hearing.
DON'T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment for example, with
curtains or soft furnishings. Overheating will cause damage and
shorten the life of the equipment.
DON'T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws
to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturer's approved
stand or legs with the fixings provided, according to the
instructions.
DON'T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.
ABOVE ALL
into holes, slots or any other openings in the case -this could result
in a fatal electric shock
electrical equipment of any kind
standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the
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NEVER let anyone, especially children, push anything
it
is designed for unattended operation
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NEVER guess or take chances with
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it
is better to be safe than sorry.
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A SELF HELP GUIDE FOR SIMPLE PROBLEM SOLVING
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Picture or Sound.
heck mains switches are on, press
known working mains socket. 'Timer off' facility has
operated.
Poor or no Picture.
Try a different TV station, check your aerial and
connections. Adjust fine tuning.
Good picture but no sound.
Press
1Sa(
or press
External Main speaker switch is in the INT position.
Blue Screen.
The set senses a 'no signal' condition, check the aerial
connection, switch to a different programme position
or confirm that there is no transmitted signal using
another TV or check with a neighbour.
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Plug into a
Check that the
If
you have problems with Teletext.
Go to the main index page of the teletext service and
look for the User Guide. This will explain the basic
operation of teletext in some detail.
Remote Control does not work.
Check the batteries.
Cleaning the screen and Cabinet.
After turning off the power, clean the screen and
cabinet with a soft, dry cloth.
do not use any proprietary polishes or solvents on the
screen or cabinet as this may cause damage.
We
recommend that you
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