Congratulations! You have purchased one of the finest
Color TV’s on the market!
This manual will help you use the many exciting and
useful features to make your TV viewing more enjoyable
than ever before.
Before operating your TV set, please read all these safety
and operating instructions completely and then retain for
future reference.
Preparation
Safety Precautions
Customer’s Record
You will find the model number and serial number on the
back of your TV set.
Record these numbers in the spaces provided below.
Refer to them whenever you call upon your TOSHIBA
dealer regarding this product.
Model Number
Serial Number
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO
Basic Operation
Advanced Operation
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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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 point in the triangle
tells you that important operating and
maintenance instructions follow this
symbol.
This TV set may be used only with TOSHIBA stand shown
on page 35. Use with other stands may result in instability
causing possible injury.
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC
ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR
CAUTIONS:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE
THIS POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION
CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS
THE PRONGS CAN BE FULLY INSERTED INTO
THE OUTLET TO PREVENT ANY EXPOSURE OF
THE PRONGS ON THE POLARIZED PLUG.
ATTENTION:
POUR PRÉVENIR LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES,
NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISÉE
AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR, UNE PRISE DE
COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE
COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT
ÊTRE INSÉRÉS À FOND SANS EN LAISSER
AUCUNE PARTIE À DÉCOUVERT.
Avoid displaying stationary images on your TV screen
for extended periods of time. Stationary patterns generated
by PIP display, computer displays, video games, stock
market reports, etc. can become permanently engrained
on the picture tube. This damage is not protected by your
warranty as it is the result of misuse. Should you wish to
use your TOSHIBA Television to display still images, it
is always advisable to reduce brightness and contrast
settings. Never leave a PIP display, a computer or video
game display unattended.
Note to CATV system installer in the USA:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system
installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
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.
Before Calling Service Personnel .............................. 36
Limited United States Warranty ............................... 37
3
Set up
Set up
Introduction
This manual applies to models 27A50, 32A50 and 36A50, and there are slight differences among them.
The 32A50 is the model used for illustration purposes. Instructions in this manual are based on the Remote Control. Check the
model of your TV before using this manual.
Exploring your new TV
You can operate your TV using the buttons on the front panel or the Remote Control.
The back panel provides all the terminal connections you will need to connect other equipment to your TV.
Preparation
27A50
Basic Operation
Advanced Operation
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.
●
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Place the TV far enough from the walls to allow proper ventilation.
Inadequate ventilation may cause overheating, which may damage
the TV.
WARNING
To avoid personal injury:
●
Do not stand or climb on the TV.
●
Do not put a VCR or any heavy object on top of the TV.
36A50
32A50
RECALL MUTE
1
4
7
100
TV
CABLE
VCR
COLOR
STREAM
INPUT
Y
L
R
OUT
ANT
VIDEO
L/
MONO
C
AUDIO
B
R
C
R
REC
SLOW
IN
VIDEOVIDEO
L/
MONO
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
IN
ANT
COLOR
STREAM
VIDEO
VIDEO VIDEO
INPUT
Y
L/
L/
L
MONO
MONO
S-VIDEO
C
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
B
R
R
R
C
R
VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2
R
AUDIO
VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2
Caution:
The plug has one prong wider than the other
and will fit only one way into a standard electrical
outlet (120 volt AC, 60 Hz). If the plug does not
fit into the outlet, try turning it around. If the plug
still does not fit, the outlet is probably nonstandard and must be replaced by a qualified
electrician. Do not tamper with the plug or
try to force it into a non-standard outlet.
Wide prong
POWER
o
2
5
8
CH RTN
ENT
0
CH
MENU/
VOLVOL
ENTER
CH
EXIT
TV/VIDEOFAV CH
PLAY
TV/VCR
STOP
SOURCESTILL
REWPAUSE
PIP CH LOCATE SWAP
3
6
9
A
PIP
FF
4
Connecting Your TV
If you haven’t connected electronic equipment before, or you have been frustrated in the past, you may wish to read this
section. (Cables are not supplied.)
●
A coaxial cable is the standard cable that comes in from your
antenna or cable converter box. Coaxial cables use “F”
connectors.
●
Audio and 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 (or mono) left 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.
●
S-video cables provide better picture performance. S-video
cables can only be used with S-video compatible components.
●
ColorStream™ cables come in sets of three and provide the
best picture performance. ColorStream cables can only be
used with ColorStream compatible components.
Connecting a VCR
This connection allows you to watch local channels and video
programs, play or record on the VCR while watching TV, and to
record from one channel while watching another channel.
Caution:
Do not plug the TV in until you have finished
connecting all of your equipment.
Antenna Coaxial Cable
AUDIO/VIDEO Cables
S-Video Cable
ColorStream Cable
Set up
Set up
Preparation
Basic Operation
Cable lead-in or
antenna
Stereo VCR
S-VIDEO VIDEOOUT
OR
LR
IN
OUT
IN from ANT OUT to TV
CH3
CH4
TV
VIDEOVIDEO
L/
MONO
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
R
VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2
COLOR
STREAM
INPUT
Y
L
R
OUT
ANT
VIDEO
L/
MONO
C
AUDIO
B
R
C
R
IN
AUDIO
Connecting a cable converter box
This connection allows you to watch cable and premium channels.
Tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel is vacant in your
broadcast area), then use the converter box to change channels.
From cable
Caution:
If using a mono VCR, connect L/Mono to VCR
Audio OUT using only one audio cable.
If you have a S-VHS VCR, use the S-video
connections and remove the video cable.
Do not connect the video cable and the S-video
cable to VIDEO 1 simultaneously.
Note:
The VIDEO 2 jacks can also be used for
connecting a second piece of video equipment,
such as a video disc player or camcorder etc.
with audio/video outputs.
Advanced Operation
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INOUT
Cable converter
box
TV
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEOVIDEO
L/
MONO
AUDIO
R
VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2
Y
L
AUDIO
R
COLOR
STREAM
INPUT
OUT
ANT
VIDEO
L/
MONO
C
AUDIO
B
R
C
R
Note:
When you use a converter box with your TV,
there may be features that you cannnot program
using the Remote Control, such as blocking
channels, and programming your favorite
channels.
5
Connecting Your TV (continued)
Set up
Set up
Connecting a cable converter box and a VCR
This connection allows you to watch and record basic and premium cable channels, as well as watch video tapes. Tune the TV
and VCR channels to 3 or 4 (whichever channel is vacant in your area), then use the converter box to change channels.
Preparation
Caution:
●
If you have a mono VCR, connect L/Mono to VCR Audio OUT
using only one audio cable.
If you have a S-VHS VCR, use the S-video connections and
remove the video cable. Do not connect the video cable and
the S-video cable to VIDEO 1 simultaneously.
●
When you use a converter box with your TV, there may be
features that you cannot program using the remote control,
such as blocking channels, and programming your favorite
Basic Operation
channels.
From Cable
INOUT
Cable converter box
Stereo VCR
S-VIDEO VIDEOAUDIO
OR
LR
IN
OUT
IN from ANT OUT to TV
CH3
CH4
TV
VIDEOVIDEO
L/
MONO
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
R
VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2
COLOR
STREAM
INPUT
Y
L
R
OUT
ANT
VIDEO
L/
MONO
C
AUDIO
B
R
C
R
IN
AUDIO
Connecting a satellite receiver and a VCR
This connection allows you to watch satellite, video and TV programs.
You can record one TV channel while watching another channel.
From Satellite dish
Satellite Receiver
Advanced Operation
Reference Section
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEOAUDIO
LR
OUT
Satellite IN
TV
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEOVIDEO
L/
MONO
AUDIO
R
VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2
Stereo
VCR
S-VIDEO VIDEOAUDIO
COLOR
STREAM
INPUT
Y
L
AUDIO
R
LR
Caution:
●
You can use a video cable instead of the S-video
cable, but the picture quality will decrease.
Do not connect the video cable and the S-video
cable to VIDEO 1 simultaneously.
Notes:
●
OUT
ANT
VIDEO
L/
MONO
C
AUDIO
B
R
C
R
OUT
IN
IN from ANT OUT to TV
CH3
CH4
To watch from the Satellite Receiver, the TV must
select VIDEO 1.
●
To watch from the VCR, the TV must select
VIDEO 2.
6
From antenna
Connecting a DVD with component video and VCR
This connection allows you to watch DVD, video or TV programs and to record TV programs. Your TV is capable of using
ColorStream (component video). Connecting your TV to a ColorStream compatible DVD can greatly enhance picture quality
and performance.
From Antenna
Stereo VCR
S-VIDEO VIDEOAUDIO
OR
LR
IN
OUT
IN from ANT OUT to TV
TV
DVD
VIDEOVIDEO
L/
MONO
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
CH3
CH4
IN
R
VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2
Y
L
AUDIO
R
COLOR
STREAM
INPUT
Caution:
The unauthorized recording of television programs,
video tapes and other materials may infringe upon
the provisions of copyright laws.
OUT
ANT
VIDEO
L/
MONO
C
AUDIO
B
R
C
R
Notes:
●
To watch from the VCR, the TV must select
VIDEO 1.
●
To watch from DVD, the TV must select VIDEO 2.
Set up
Set up
Preparation
Basic Operation
1
2
L
LR
AUDIO OUT
R
R
VIDEOS
VIDEO OUT
Cr
C
Y
b
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
Connecting two VCRs
This connection allows you to record (dub/edit) from one VCR to another VCR while watching a video program.
You will also be able to record from one TV channel while watching another channel.
From Antenna
VCR1
S-VIDEO VIDEOAUDIO
OR
LR
IN
OUT
IN from ANT OUT to TV
CH3
CH4
TV
VIDEOVIDEO
L/
MONO
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
R
VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2
COLOR
STREAM
INPUT
Y
L
R
OUT
ANT
VIDEO
L/
MONO
C
AUDIO
B
R
C
R
IN
AUDIO
Caution:
The unauthorized recording of television programs,
video tapes and other materials may infringe upon
the provisions of copyright laws.
Note:
The TV must select Video 1 to dub or edit from
VCR 1 to VCR 2. VCR 2 must select Line In when
editing or dubbing from VCR 1.
Advanced Operation
Reference Section
VCR2
VIDEOAUDIO
LR
IN from ANT OUT to TV
IN
OUT
CH3
CH4
7
Preparing the Remote Control for Use
Set up
With the Remote Control, you can operate your TV, most VCR models, and cable TV converters together, even if they are
different brands. If you will be using your TV with a Toshiba VCR, your Remote Control is already programmed and ready
to use. If you own different brands of VCR's and/or converters, you first have to program your Remote Control.
(See “Programming the Remote Control” on page 11.)
Installing the Remote Control batteries
1 Slide the battery cover off of the back of the Remote Control.
Preparation
Preparation
Basic Operation
2 Install two “AA” size batteries. Match the + and – signs on the batteries to
the signs on the battery compartment.
Advanced Operation
Press and slide to remove.
Caution:
●
Dispose of your batteries in a designated disposal
area. Do not throw your batteries into a fire.
●
Do not mix battery types or combine used
batteries with new ones.
●
Remove dead batteries immediately to prevent
battery acid from leaking into the battery
compartment.
●
If you do not intend to use the remote control for
a long time, remove the batteries.
Note:
This Remote Control’s functions may or may not
operate your VCR or cable TV converter.
Refer to the owner’s manuals supplied with the
equipment to see which features are available. In
addition, the original controllers may have features
not available on this Remote Control. If you would
like to continue to use these features, you may want
to use the original remote control.
3 Slide the battery cover back on to the Remote Control until the lock
snaps.
Reference Section
8
Location of Controls
For details on the use of each control, refer to pages in brackets.
TV front panel
TV/VIDEO [18]
TV/VIDEO [18]
VOLUME T/S [15]
CHANNEL s/t [18]
27A50
32A50
VOLUME T/S [15]
CHANNEL s/t [18]
36A50
MENU TV / VIDEO VOLUMECHANNEL
MENU [14]
T/S/t/s [14]
POWER
POWER [15]
Remote sensor
MENU
MENU [14]
VOLUMECHANNEL
TV/VIDEO
TS ts
T/S/t/s [14]
POWER indicator
Remote Control
●
This Remote Control is equipped with the buttons (marked ●) that glow (discharge) in the dark.
●
Only the buttons that are used to operate the TV set are described here.
POWER
POWER [15]
Remote sensor
POWER indicator
Set up
Preparation
Preparation
Basic Operation
MUTE [19]
RECALL [19]
CHANNEL s/t [18]
Menu s/t [14]
TV/CABLE/VCR [10]
Set to “TV” to control the TV.
FAV CH t/ s[28]
PIP functions [26]
RECALL MUTE
o
1
2
4
5
8
7
100
TV
CABLE
VCR
REC
SLOW
0
CH
MENU/
VOLVOL
ENTER
CH
EXIT
TV/VCR
SOURCESTILL
PIP CHLOCATE SWAP
STOP
REWPAUSE
POWER
3
6
9
CH RTN
ENT
TV/VIDEOFAV CH
A
PLAY
PIP
FF
POWER [15]
Channel Number [18]
CH RTN [19]
MENU [14]
VOLUME
T/S [15]
Menu T/S [14]
EXIT [14]
TV/VIDEO [18]
Advanced Operation
Reference Section
9
Using the Remote with VCR or Cable TV Converter
Set up
●
To control a TOSHIBA VCR, first set the TV/CABLE/VCR switch to “VCR” position. The buttons shown below
will then control the VCR. The rest of the buttons operate the TV as usual.
If you have another brand of VCR, you can probably program your Remote to control it.
Details are on page 11.
●
To control a cable TV converter, this Remote Control must be programmed to recognize the brand of your
converter. See page 11.
The shaded buttons can be used to control the cable TV converter.
Set the TV/CABLE/VCR switch to “CABLE” position whenever you control the cable TV converter.
Preparation
Preparation
Basic Operation
Channel Number
Press the numbers desired
for direct access.
Advanced Operation
Aim at the VCR or cable TV converter
o
CH
POWER
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
CH RTN
ENT
RECALLMUTE
1
4
7
100
POWER
Press the button to turn the VCR
(or converter) on.
Press again to turn off.
ENTER
Some VCR's and Cable TV
converters require “ENT” to
change channel number.
TV/CABLE/VCR
“CABLE”: To control the
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“VCR”:To control the VCR
TV/VCR
Press to select the TV mode to
view one program while
recording another program.
REC (record)
Press to start recording.
SLOW
Press to view a slow-motion
picture in playback mode.
PAUSE
Press to freeze the picture during
playback or recording.
Press again to release.
cable box
MENU/
VOLVOL
ENTER
CH
TV
CABLE
VCR
REC
SLOW
EXIT
TV/VCR
STOP
SOURCESTILL
REWPAUSE
PIP CHLOCATE SWAP
CHANNELs / t
Press s to select next higher channel.
Press t to select next lower channel.
STOP
TV/VIDEOFAV CH
A
PLAY
PIP
FF
Press to stop the tape.
PLAY
Press to begin tape playback.
FF (fast forward)
Press to rapidly advance the tape.
In playback mode, press to view the
picture moving rapidly in forward
direction.
REW (rewind)
Press to rewind the tape.
In playback mode, press to view
picture moving rapidly in
reverse.
10
Programming the Remote Control
●
This Remote Control is preprogrammed to operate TOSHIBA VCR’s.
●
To use VCR’s other than TOSHIBA models (or cable converter), perform the following procedures before
operating.
Controlling other brands of VCR’s and cable TV converters
RECALL MUTE
o
1
2
4
5
8
7
100
0
CH
MENU/
VOLVOL
ENTER
CH
TV
CABLE
VCR
EXIT
TV/VCR
REC
SLOW
SOURCESTILL
PIP CHLOCATE SWAP
STOP
REWPAUSE
POWER
3
6
9
CH RTN
ENT
TV/VIDEOFAV CH
A
PLAY
PIP
FF
RECALL
POWER
Number
1 Refer to the “
table
”) on pages 12 and 13 to find the code number that corresponds to
the brand name of your VCR (or converter).
If more than one number is listed, try each one separately until you find
the one that works.
2 Set the TV/CABLE/VCR switch to “VCR” (or “CABLE”).
3 Hold down RECALL while pressing the Number buttons for the three
digit code number for your brand of VCR (or converter).
4 Point the Remote Control at the VCR (or at the converter) and press
POWER to test the code number.
–If the right number was entered, the VCR (or the converter) should
turn off.
–If the VCR (or the converter) does not respond to the Remote
Control, repeat steps 1 to 4 with another code number.
For future reference, write down the code numbers you used:
VCR CODE
CABLE CODE
VCR code table
” (or “
Cable TV converter code
Set up
Preparation
Preparation
Basic Operation
Advanced Operation
Notes:
●
You have to reprogram the Remote Control when you change its batteries.
●
Some newer VCR’s are capable of working on either of two remote codes. These VCR’s
have a switch labeled “VCR1/VCR2”.
If your VCR has this kind of switch, and does not respond to all the code numbers for
your VCR brand name, set the switch to another position (“VCR1” or “VCR2”) and
reprogram the Remote Control.
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11
Set up
Programming the Remote Control (Continued)
●
In some rare cases, you may not be able to operate your non-Toshiba equipment with the supplied Remote
Control. This is because your equipment may use a code that is not provided with this Remote Control. In this
case, please use the equipment’s own remote control.