Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba TV. This manual will
Important
help you use the many exciting features of your new TV.
Safeguards
Before operating the TV, please read this manual
completely, and keep it nearby for future reference.
Child Safety
It Makes A Difference
Where Your TV Stands
Safety Precautions
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning symbol in the triangle tells you that the
voltage inside this product may be strong enough to
cause an electric shock. DO NOT TRY TO SERVICE
THIS PRODUCT YOURSELF.
The exclamation mark in the triangle tells you that
important operating and maintenance instructions
follow this symbol.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
use the polarized plug with an extension cord,
receptacle, or other outlet unless the blades can be
inserted completely to prevent blade exposure.
Congratulations on your purchase! As you enjoy
your new TV, keep these safety tips in mind:
The Issue
If you are like most consumers, you have a TV in your home.
Many homes, in fact, have more than one TV.
The home theater entertainment experience is a growing
trend, and larger TVs are popular purchases; however, they
are not always supported on the proper TV stands.
Sometimes TVs are improperly secured or inappropriately
situated on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, audio
speakers, chests, or carts. As a result, TVs may fall over,
causing unnecessary injury.
Toshiba Cares!
The consumer electronics industry
is committed to making home
entertainment enjoyable and safe.
The Consumer Electronics
Association formed the Home
Entertainment Support Safety
Committee, comprised of TV and
consumer electronics furniture
manufacturers, to advocate
children’s safety and educate
consumers and their families about
television safety.
NOTE TO CATV INSTALLERS
This is a reminder to call the CATV system installer’s
attention to Article 820-40 of the U.S. NEC, which provides
guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies
that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding
system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry
as practical. For additional antenna grounding information,
see items 25 and 26 on page 4.
NOTICE OF POSSIBLE ADVERSE EFFECTS
ON TV PICTURE DISPLAY
If a fixed (non-moving) pattern or image remains on the
TV screen for extended periods of time, the image can
become permanently ingrained in the cathode ray
tube(s) of the TV and cause subtle but permanent ghost
images. This type of damage is NOT COVERED BY
YOUR WARRANTY. (See item 33 on page 4 for details.)
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Tune Into Safety
One size does NOT fit all! Use appropriate
furniture large enough to support the weight of your
TV (and other electronic components).
Use appropriate angle braces, straps, and anchors to secure
your furniture to the wall (but never screw anything directly
into the TV).
Carefully read and understand the other enclosed
instructions for proper use of this product.
Do not allow children to climb on or play with furniture
and TVs.
Avoid placing any item on top of your TV (such as a VCR,
remote control, or toy) that a curious child may reach for.
Remember that children can become excited while watching
a program and can potentially push or pull a TV over.
Share our safety message about this hidden hazard of
home with your family and friends. Thank you!
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Important Safety Instructions
QUALIFIED
SERVICE
TECHNICIAN
Installation, Care, and Service
Safeguards
Safeguards
Important
Important
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near
water.
6) Clean only with a dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilationopenings. Install in accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near any heatsources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized orgrounding type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has
two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third
prong are provided for your safety.
If the provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consult an electrician
for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Wide plug
Installation
Follow these recommendations and precautions and heed all
warnings when installing your TV:
16) 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
Communications Commission.
17)DANGER: RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL
INJURY, DEATH, OR EQUIPMENT
DAMAGE! Never place the TV on
an unstable cart, stand, or table. The TV
may fall, causing serious personal injury,
death, or serious damage to the TV.
18) Never place or store the TV in direct
sunlight; hot, humid areas; areas
subject to excessive dust or vibration;
or locations with temperatures at or
below 41°F (5°C).
19) Always place the TV on the floor
or a sturdy, level, stable surface that
can support the weight of the unit.
Welcome to
Toshiba
Connecting
your TV
Remote Control
Using the
10) Protect the power cord from being
walked on or pinched, particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and
the point where it exits the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during
lightning storms or when
unused for long periods
of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power supply
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has
been spilled or objects have fallen into
the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.
15)CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do
not use the polarized plug with an extension cord,
receptacle, or other outlet unless the blades can
be inserted completely to prevent blade exposure.
20) Never place items such as vases,
aquariums, or candles on top of the TV.
21) Never block or cover the slots or
openings in the TV cabinet back,
bottom, and sides. Never place
the TV:
• on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar
surface;
• too close to drapes, curtains,
or walls; or
• in a confined space such as a
bookcase, built-in cabinet, or any
other place with poor ventilation.
The slots and openings are provided
to protect the TV from overheating
and to help maintain reliable
operation of the TV.
22) Never allow anything to rest on or roll over the power
cord, and never place the TV where the power cord is
subject to wear or abuse.
23) Never overload wall outlets and
extension cords.
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Setting up
your TV
Using the TV’s
Features
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24) Always operate this equipment from
Ground clamp
Antenna discharge unit
(NEC Section 810-20)
Grounding conductors
(NEC Section 810-21)
Power service grounding
electrode system (NEC Art 250 Part H)
Ground clamps
Antenna lead-in wire
Electric service equipment
QUALIFIED
SERVICE
TECHNICIAN
Important
Safeguards
a 120V AC, 60 Hz power source only.
30) [This item applies to projection TVs only.] If the air
temperature rises suddenly (for example, when the TV is
first delivered), condensation may form on the lenses. This
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.
25) Always make sure the antenna system is properly
grounded to provide adequate protection against voltage
surges and built-up static charges (see Section 810 of the
National Electric Code).
26)DANGER: RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL
INJURY OR DEATH!
• Use extreme care to make sure you are never in
a position where your body (or any item you are in contact
with, such as a ladder or screwdriver) can accidentally
touch overhead power lines. Never locate the antenna
near overhead power lines or other electrical circuits.
• Never attempt to install any of the following during
lightning activity:
a) an antenna system; or b) cables, wires, or any home
theater component connected to an antenna or phone
system.
Care
31) For added protection of your TV from lightning and power
surges, always unplug the power cord and disconnect the
antenna from the TV if you leave the TV unattended or
unused for long periods of time.
32) During normal use, the TV may make
occasional snapping or popping
sounds. This is normal, especially
when the unit is being turned on or
off. If these sounds become frequent
or continuous, unplug the power cord
and contact a Toshiba Authorized Service Center.
33) Possible Adverse Effects on TV Picture Display: If a
fixed (non-moving) pattern or image remains on the TV
screen for extended periods of time, the image can
become permanently ingrained in the cathode ray tube(s)
of the TV and cause subtle but permanent ghost images.
This type of damage is NOT COVERED BY YOUR
WARRANTY. Never leave the TV on for extended periods
of time while it is displaying the following images or
formats:
• Fixed Images, including but not limited to PIP/POP
windows, closed captions, video game patterns, TV
station logos, stock tickers, and websites.
• Special Formats that do not use the entire screen,
including but not limited to widescreen or letterbox
format media viewed on a 4:3 aspect ratio display (with
gray or black bars at the top and bottom of the screen);
or 4:3 aspect ratio format media viewed on a
widescreen/16:9 aspect ratio display (with gray or black
bars on the left and right sides of the screen).
For better performance and safer operation of your TOSHIBA
TV, follow these recommendations and precautions:
27) Always sit approximately 10–25 feet away from the TV and
as directly in front of it as possible. The picture can appear
dull if you sit too far to the left or right of the TV, or if
sunlight or room lights reflect on the screen. Turn the TV
off to check for reflections on the screen, and then remove
the source of reflections while viewing the TV.
28) Always unplug the TV before
cleaning. Never use liquid or
aerosol cleaners.
29)WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!
Never spill liquids or push objects of any kind
into the TV cabinet slots.
Service
34)WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK! Never attempt to service the
TV yourself. Opening and
removing the covers may expose
you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to a
Toshiba Authorized Service Center.
35) If you have the TV serviced:
• Ask the service technician to use only replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer.
• Upon completion of service, ask
the service technician to perform
routine safety checks to determine
that the TV is in safe operating
condition.
36) When the TV reaches the end of its useful life, ask a
qualified service technician to properly dispose of the TV.
Improper disposal may result in a picture tube implosion
and possible personal injury.
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Important Safety Information .......................................................................................... 2-4
Welcome to Toshiba............................................................................................................ 6
Exploring your new TV ................................................................................................................................ 6
Selecting a location for the TV ....................................................................................................................6
Connecting your TV ............................................................................................................ 7
Connecting a VCR ....................................................................................................................................... 7
Connecting a cable converter box ............................................................................................................... 8
Connecting a DVD player/satellite receiver and a VCR ..............................................................................9
Connecting a DVD player with ColorStream® (component video) and a VCR ............................................ 9
Connecting two VCRs ............................................................................................................................... 10
Connecting a camcorder ...........................................................................................................................10
Connecting an audio amplifier ...................................................................................................................10
Using the remote control................................................................................................... 11
Preparing the remote control for use ......................................................................................................... 11
Installing the remote control batteries ....................................................................................................... 11
Using the remote control to operate your other devices ........................................................................... 11
Programming the remote control to operate your other devices ............................................................... 12
Setting the clock ........................................................................................................................................ 23
Setting the ON/OFF timer .......................................................................................................................... 23
Setting the ON timer ........................................................................................................................... 23
Setting the OFF timer .........................................................................................................................24
Viewing the wide-screen picture formats................................................................................................... 25
Scrolling the TheaterWide
Adjusting the picture quality ...................................................................................................................... 28
Watching video input ................................................................................................................................. 28
Specifying the ColorStream® setting ......................................................................................................... 28
Displaying TV status information on-screen ..............................................................................................28
Setting the sleep timer ............................................................................................................................... 29
Using the closed caption feature ...............................................................................................................29
Adjusting the sound ...................................................................................................................................30
Muting the sound ................................................................................................................................ 30
Adjusting the sound quality ................................................................................................................ 30
Using the surround sound feature ...................................................................................................... 31
Using the StableSound® feature ......................................................................................................... 31
Auto power off ............................................................................................................................................ 31
Understanding the Power Return feature ..................................................................................................31
Congratulations! You have purchased one of the finest color 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.
You may need to purchase other audio or video cables to connect your
equipment. See “Connecting your TV” on page 7 for more information.
Please read all the safety and operating instructions carefully before
you begin.
Exploring your new TV
You can operate your TV by using the buttons on the front panel or the
Toshiba
Welcome to
remote control. The front and back panels provide all the inputs you will
need to connect other equipment to your TV.
TV front panel
POWER
Remote sensor
Power indicator
Channel ▼/▲
Audio(L/R)/Video In
Volume ▼/▲Phones
TV back panel
Selecting a location for the TV
• Place the TV on the floor or on a sturdy platform in a location where
light does not directly hit the screen.
• Place the TV far enough from the walls to allow proper ventilation.
Inadequate ventilation may cause overheating, which may damage
the TV.
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Connecting your TV
• A coaxial cable is the standard cable that comes in from your
antenna or cable converter box. Coaxial cables use “F” connectors.
• Standard A/V (audio/video) cables are usually color coded
according to use: yellow for video and red and white for audio.
The red audio cable is for the stereo right channel, and the white
audio cable is for the stereo left (or mono) channel. If you look at
the rear panel of the TV, you will see that the terminals are color
coded in the same manner as the cables.
• An S-video cable provides better picture performance than a
standard video cable. S-video cables can only be used with S-video
compatible components.
• Component video cables come in sets of three and provide the best
picture performance. Component video cables can only be used
with component video compatible components.
ANTENNA
Coaxial Cable
S-Video
Cable
NOTICE: RISK OF EQUIPMENT DAMAGE!
Do not plug in any power cords
until you have finished connecting
all equipment.
Safeguards
Important
Welcome to
Toshiba
Connecting
Connecting
your TV
your TV
AUDI O
Cables
VIDEO
Cable
Component video
Cables
Connecting a VCR
This connection allows you to watch local channels and video programs,
play or record on the VCR while watching TV, and record from one
channel while watching another channel.
TV
You will need:
• two coaxial cables
• one set of standard A/V cables
Note:
If using a mono VCR, connect L/Mono to
VCR Audio OUT using only one audio cable.
For better picture quality, if your VCR has
S-video, you can use an S-video cable
instead of the standard video cable.
Do not connect a standard video cable and
an S-video cable to VIDEO1 simultaneously.
Remote Control
Using the
Setting up
your TV
Using the TV’s
Features
Cable Lead-in
from cable box
or antenna
IN from ANT
CH 3
CH 4
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OUT to TV
IN
OUT
VIDEO
Stereo VCR
LR
AUDIO
7
The unauthorized recording, use, distribution or revision of television programs,
videotapes, DVDs, and other materials is
prohibited under the Copyright Laws of
the United States and other countries,
and may subject you to civil and criminal
liability.
Appendix
Connecting a cable converter box
This television has an extended tuning range and can tune most cable
channels without using a cable company supplied converter box.
Some cable companies offer “premium pay channels” in which the
signal is scrambled. Descrambling these signals for normal viewing
requires the use of a descrambler device, which is generally provided
by the cable company.
For Subscribers to Basic Cable TV Service
For basic cable service not requiring a Converter/Descrambler box,
connect the CATV 75 ohm Coaxial Cable directly to the Antenna Jack
on the back of the television.
For Subscribers to Scrambled Cable TV Service
If you subscribe to a cable service that requires the use of a Converter/
Descrambler box, connect the incoming cable to the Converter/
Descrambler box and connect the output of the box to the Antenna
Jack on the back of the television. Follow the connections shown
below. Set the television to the output of the Converter/Descrambler
box (usually channel 3 or 4) and use the Converter/Descrambler box to
select channels.
your TV
Connecting
For Subscribers to Unscrambled Basic Cable with
Scrambled Premium Channels
If you subscribe to a cable service in which basic cable channels are
unscrambled and premium channels require the use of a Converter/
Descrambler box, you may wish to use a two-set signal splitter
(sometimes called a “two-set coupler”) and an A/B Switch box from the
cable installer or an electronics supply store. Follow the connections
shown below. With the switch in the “B” position, you can directly tune
any nonscrambled channels on your TV. With the switch in the “A”
position, tune your TV to the output of the Converter/Descrambler box
(usually channel 3 or 4) and use the box to tune scrambled channels.
Note:
When you use a converter box with your TV,
there may be features that you cannot
program using the remote control, such as
labeling channels, blocking channels, and
programming your favorite channels.
Incoming CATV
Converter/Descrambler
Converter/Descrambler
/
B SwitchSplitter
A
A
B
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Connecting a DVD player/satellite receiver
and a VCR
This connection allows you to watch DVD/satellite, VCR, or TV
programs. You can record from the satellite receiver and TV, as well as
record one TV channel while watching another channel.
To satellite
DVD player/ Satellite Receiver
OUT
Satellite IN
S-VIDEO
L
R
AUDIO
TV
You will need:
• three coaxial cables
• two sets of standard A/V cables
• one S-video cable
• one pair of standard audio cables
Note:
You can use a standard video cable instead
of the S-video cable, but the picture quality
will decrease. If you use an S-video cable
between the TV and DVD player/satellite
receiver, make the audio connections and
remove the standard video cable.
Safeguards
Important
Welcome to
Toshiba
Connecting
Connecting
your TV
your TV
To antenna
Connecting a DVD player with ColorStream
Stereo VCR
IN from ANT
CH 3
CH 4
OUT to TV
IN
OUT
VIDEO
LR
AUDIO
®
(component video) and a VCR
This connection allows you to watch DVD, VCR, or TV programs and
record TV programs. You can record from one source while watching a
program from another source. Your TV is capable of using ColorStream
(component video). Connecting your TV to a component video compatible
DVD player, such as a Toshiba DVD player with ColorStream®, can
greatly enhance picture quality and performance.
OUT
AUDIO
VIDEO
OUT
®
TM
COLORSTREAM
YCbCr
DVD player with ColorStream
L
R
S-VIDEO
TV
You will need:
• two coaxial cables
• one set of standard A/V cables
• one set of component video cables
• one pair of standard audio cables
Note:
The ColorStream inputs on this TV are for use
with devices that output 480i interlaced
signals ONLY. This TV will not accept or
display 480p or 720p progressive scan
signals or 1080i interlaced high-definition
signals. If you connect a high-definition settop receiver, 480p progressive scan DVD
player, or other similar device to the TV’s
ColorStream inputs, YOU MUST SWITCH
THE DEVICE’S OUTPUT TO 480i INTERLACED MODE FIRST. Failure to do this will
cause a poor picture or no picture to display.
Remote Control
Using the
Setting up
your TV
Using the TV’s
Features
To antenna
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Stereo VCR
IN from ANT
CH 3
CH 4
OUT to TV
IN
OUT
VIDEO
LR
AUDIO
9
The unauthorized recording, use,
distribution or revision of television
programs, videotapes, DVDs, and other
materials is prohibited under the
Copyright Laws of the United States and
other countries, and may subject you to
civil and criminal liability.
Appendix
Connecting two VCRs
This connection allows you to record (dub/edit) from one VCR to
another VCR.
You will also be able to record from one TV channel while watching
another channel.
To antenna
your TV
Connecting
Connecting a camcorder
This connection allows you to watch video materials recorded on a
camcorder.
Stereo VCR / Playback
IN from ANT
OUT to TV
CH 3
CH 4
OUT
TV
Stereo VCR/ Recording
IN from ANT
OUT to TV
CH 3
CH 4
OUT
IN
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
LR
AUDIO
LR
AUDIO
Camcorder
You will need:
• two coaxial cables
• two sets of standard A/V cables
Note:
Do not connect the same VCR to the output
and input jacks on the TV at the same time.
For better picture quality, if your VCR has
S-video, you can use an S-video cable
instead of the standard video cable. Do not
connect a standard video cable and an
S-video cable to VIDEO1 simultaneously.
You will need:
• one set of standard A/V cables
AUDIO
VIDEO
L
R
OUT
Front Panel of TV
Connecting an audio amplifier
This connection allows you to use an audio amplifier to enjoy high quality
sound. This also allows you to use external speakers.
To control the audio, turn on the TV and the stereo amplifier.
Audio Amplifier
AUDIO
LR
IN
OUT
TV
To cable,
cable box
or antenna
Note:
For better picture quality, if your camcorder
has S-video, you can connect an S-video
cable (and standard audio cables) to VIDEO1
on the back of the TV. Do not connect a
standard video cable and an S-video cable to
VIDEO1 simultaneously.
You will need:
• one coaxial cable
• one pair of standard audio cables
The unauthorized recording, use,
distribution or revision of television
programs, videotapes, DVDs, and other
materials is prohibited under the
Copyright Laws of the United States and
other countries, and may subject you to
civil and criminal liability.
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Using the remote control
Preparing the remote control for use
With the remote control, you can operate your TV, most cable TV
converters/satellite receivers, VCRs, and DVD players together, even if
they are different brands. If you will be using your TV with a Toshiba
satellite receiver, VCR, or DVD player, your remote control is already
programmed and ready to use. If you own different brands of cable TV
converters/satellite receivers, VCRs, and/or DVD players, you must
first program your remote control. (See “Programming the remote
control to operate your other devices" on page 12.)
Installing the remote control batteries
To install the batteries:
1. Open the battery cover on the back of the remote control.
2. Install two “AAA” size batteries. Match the + and – signs on the
batteries to the signs on the battery compartment.
3. Close the battery cover on the remote control until the lock snaps.
Note:
The TV remote control may not operate your
VCR, DVD player, or cable TV converter.
Refer to the owner's manual supplied with
your other devices to see which features
may be available. Additionally, the remote
control for this TV may not support certain
features available on the original remote
controls for your other devices, in which case
it is suggested that you use the original
remote control for the applicable device.
Caution:
• Never throw batteries into a fire.
Notes:
• Be sure to use AAA size batteries.
• Dispose of batteries in a designated
disposal area.
• Batteries should always be disposed of with
the environment in mind. Always dispose of
batteries in accordance with applicable
laws and regulations.
• If the remote control does not operate
correctly, or if the operating range becomes
reduced, replace batteries with new ones.
• When necessary to replace batteries in the
remote control, always replace both
batteries with new ones. Never mix battery
types or use new and used batteries in
combination.
• Always remove batteries from remote
control if they are dead or if the remote
control is not to be used for an extended
period of time. This will prevent battery acid
from leaking into the battery compartment.
Safeguards
Important
Welcome to
Toshiba
Connecting
your TV
Remote Control
Remote Control
Using the
Using the
Using the remote control to operate your other devices
To control a cable TV
converter/satellite
receiver:
Program the remote
control to recognize the
brand of your cable TV
converter/satellite
receiver (see
“Programming the
remote control to
operate your other
devices” on page 12.)
The buttons shown at
right will control the
cable TV converter/
satellite receiver.
Press “CBL/SAT” first.
(Channel Return)
Power
Input (TV)
Mute (TV)
Channel
Numbers
CH RTN
CAP/TEXT
CBL/SAT
FAV 3/
Pic Size
Channel +/–
Volume +/–
TV/VCR
To control a VCR:
Program the remote
control to recognize
the brand of your VCR
(see “Programming
the remote control to
operate your other
devices” on page 12.)
4
The buttons shown at
right will then control
the VCR.
Press “VCR” first.
11
Input (TV)
Power
Channel
Numbers
CH RTN
(Channel Return)
VCR
Pic Size
Channel +/–
Volume +/–
VCR controls
VCR CH 3/
Setting up
your TV
Using the TV’s
Features
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