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.
Appendix
your TV
Features
TE55T11
TOSHIBA CORPORATION, 1999
Model number:
Serial number:
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Important Information
Precautions
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
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 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.
CAUTION
The plug has one prong wider than the other and will fit only
one way into a standard
electrical outlet (120 volt AC,
wide prong
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
non-standard and must be
replaced by a qualified electrician. Do not tamper with the plug
or try to force it into a non-standard outlet.
Note to CATV system installers in the USA
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s
attention to Article 820-40 of the 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.
Installing your TV
• Place the TV on the floor or on a sturdy platform. The
mounting surface should be flat and steady. If you install the
TV on a soft floor, make sure that the floor is not damaged
by the weight of the TV.
• Place the TV far enough away from the walls to allow proper
ventilation. This will prevent the TV from overheating and
avoid possible damage to the TV. Avoid dusty places too.
• Damage may occur if you leave the TV in direct sunlight or
near a heater. Avoid places subject to extremely high
temperatures or humidity, and temperatures of 41˚F(5˚C) or
lower.
Using your TV
• Do not stand or climb on the TV.
• Do not put any heavy object on top of the TV.
• Do not place containers with liquids such as drinks or
cosmetics on the TV. If any foreign material or water leaks
into the TV, unplug the AC cord and contact your dealer.
• If the room temperature suddenly rises, condensation may
occur on the lenses resulting in picture distortion or color
fading. In such a case, simply wait a while (with the power
on) and the condensation will evaporate.
• Avoid displaying stationary images on your TV screen for
extended periods of time. Stationary patterns generated by a
picture-in-picture (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 because it is the result of misuse. If you wish
to use your TV to display still images, reduce brightness and
contrast settings. Never leave a PIP, computer, or video game
display unattended.
• Sit approximately 10-25 feet away from the TV. Sitting too
far to the left or right of the screen will cause the picture to
appear dull as will direct sunlight and room lights. Turn the
TV off to check for reflections on the screen. Then remove
the source of any reflections while viewing.
Cleaning your TV
• Clean the TV with a soft dry cloth. Never use strong solvents
such as thinner or benzine which might damage the finish of
the cabinet. If the cabinet is very dirty. Use a damp cloth to
wipe the cabinet clean, then finish with a dry cloth.
Limited United States Warranty .....................................41
Index .......................................................................... 42
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Introduction
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 TE50T11 and TE55T11.
Before you start reading, check your model number by looking at the
rear of the TV.
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Connecting
The TE55T11 is the model used for illustration purposes.
Instructions in this manual are based on using the remote control. You
can also use the controls on the TV if they have the same name as
those on the remote control.
Please read all the safety and operating instructions carefully, and keep
the manual for future reference.
Exploring your new TV
Using the
Remote Control
You can operate your TV by 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.
The ColorStream inputs are only for TE55T11.
TV front
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Features
Using the TV’s
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TV rear
MENU
DEMO
MENU
ENTER
ENTER
TV/VIDEO
VOLUMECHANNEL
POWER indicator
POWER
Volume
ANT( 75
▼▲
Channel
▼▲
)
DEMORemote
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
L/
MONO
AUDIO
R
POWERTV/
VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2
IN
COLOR
STREAM
INPUT
DVD IN
Y
C
B
C
R
AUDIO
sensor
OUT
VAR
RL
AUDIO
VIDEO
L/
L
MONO
AUDIO
R
R
OUT
MTS
TV
1
4
7
100
S
D
X
FAV
-
MUTE RECALL
STOP SOURCE
REC
.
C
CABLE
A
C
TV/VCR
STILL
2
5
8
0
P
VCR
3
6
9
CH RTN
ENT
R
T
E
ADV
MENU/
ENTER
ADV
TV/VIDEO SURROUND
PLAY PIP
REW
LOCATE
POWER
TIMER
CH
VOL
S
E
T
E
X
I
T
FAV
+
FF
SWAP
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Connecting your TV
AUDIO
Cables
VIDEO
Cable
Color Stream
Cable
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.
You will need:
• one coaxial cable
• one pair of audio cables (only one cable for a mono VCR)
• one video cable
Cable lead-in from Cable Box or Antenna
Stereo VCR
VIDEO AUDIO
LR
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
L/
MONO
AUDIO
R
IN
OUT
VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2
IN
COLOR
STREAM
INPUT
DVD IN
Y
C
B
C
R
AUDIO
OUT
VAR
RL
AUDIO
VIDEO
L/
L
MONO
AUDIO
R
R
OUT
IN from ANT
CH 3
CH 4
TV
OUT to TV
ANT( 75
)
ANTENNA
Coaxial Cable
S-VIDEO
Cable
Caution:
Do not plug the TV in until you have finished
connecting all of your equipment.
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:
You can also use the Video-2 inputs for
connecting video components such as a
camcorder, laserdisc player etc.
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Connecting a cable converter box
This connection allows you to watch cable and premium channels.
You should place the A/B switch in the “A”position so that you can
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Using the
Remote Control
use the TV features. When viewing premium channels, switch to “B”
and tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel is vacant in
your area), then use the converter box to change channels.
You will need:
From Cable
• one two-way signal splitter
• one A/B switch
• four coaxial cables
2-way
signal
splitter
(Not supplied)
IN OUT
Cable converter box
A/B switch
(Not supplied)
A
IN
OUT
B
)
ANT( 75
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
L/
MONO
AUDIO
R
VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2
IN
COLOR
STREAM
INPUT
DVD IN
Y
C
B
C
R
AUDIO
TV
OUT
VAR
RL
AUDIO
VIDEO
L/
L
MONO
AUDIO
R
R
OUT
Note:
When you use a converter box with your TV,
there may be features that you can not
program using the remote control, such as
programming your favorite channels, labeling
channels, and blocking channels.
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Features
Using the TV’s
Appendix
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 videotapes. You should keep your TV
selected to TV so that you can use the TV’s features. When viewing
premium channels or recording with the VCR, select Video 1 (page
32), turn on the VCR and set the channel to 3 or 4 (whichever
channel is vacant in your area), then use the cable converter box to
change channels. To watch a basic cable channel while recording with
the VCR, the TV should be left in TV mode.
You will need:
• one two-way splitter
• three coaxial cables
• one pair of audio cables (only one cable for a mono VCR)
• one video cable
TV
ANT( 75
)
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
L/
MONO
AUDIO
R
VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2
IN
COLOR
STREAM
INPUT
DVD IN
Y
C
B
C
R
OUT
VAR
RL
AUDIO
VIDEO
L/
L
MONO
AUDIO
R
R
AUDIO
OUT
From Cable
Cable converter box
2-way
signal
splitter
(Not supplied)
IN
OUT
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 can not
program using the remote control, such as
programming your favorite channels, labeling
channels, and blocking channels.
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IN from ANT OUT to TV
CH 3
CH 4
Stereo VCR
VIDEO
LR
IN
OUT
AUDIO
6
Connecting a DVD/satellite receiver and a VCR
This connection allows you to watch DVD/satellite, video and TV
programs. You can record one TV channel while watching another
channel.
You will need:
• one coaxial cable
• two pairs of audio cables (only one cable for a mono VCR)
• one video cable
• one S-video cable
Stereo VCR
VIDEO AUDIO
COLOR
STREAM
INPUT
DVD IN
Y
C
B
C
R
AUDIO
LR
IN
OUT
OUT
VAR
RL
AUDIO
VIDEO
L/
L
MONO
AUDIO
R
R
OUT
From Antenna
IN from ANT
CH 3
CH 4
TV
ANT( 75
OUT to TV
)
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
L/
MONO
AUDIO
R
VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2
IN
Caution:
You can use a video cable instead of the
S-video cable, but the picture quality will
decrease. If you use a S-video cable between
the TV and DVD/satellite receiver, make the
audio connections only and remove the video
connection.
Do not connect the video cable and the
S-video cable to Video-1 simultaneously.
The unauthorized recording of television
programs, video tapes and other materials
may infringe upon the provisions of copyright
laws.
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DVD/Satellite Receiver
AUDIO
From Satellite Dish
IN from ANT
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
OUTOUT
L
R
OUT
Connecting a DVD with ColorStream™ and a
VCR (for TE55T11 only)
This connection allows you to watch DVD, video or TV programs
and to record DVD or TV programs. You can record from one source
and watch a program from another source. Your TV is capable of
using ColorStream (component video). Connecting your TV to a
ColorStream compatible DVD, such as a Toshiba DVD, can greatly
enhance picture quality and performance.
You will need:
• one coaxial cable
• three pairs of audio cables (only one cable for a mono VCR)
• two video cables
• one set of ColorStream video cables
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From Antenna
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Remote Control
Stereo VCR
VIDEO AUDIO
LR
IN from ANT OUT to TV
CH 3
CH 4
TV
)
ANT( 75
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
L/
MONO
AUDIO
R
Satelite IN
S-VIDEO
CbY
COLOR STREAM
DVD Player With ColorStream™
IN
OUT
VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2
IN
Cr
VIDEO
OUT
COLOR
STREAM
INPUT
DVD IN
Y
C
B
C
R
OUT
VAR
RL
AUDIO
VIDEO
L/
L
MONO
AUDIO
R
R
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
L
L
R
R
Caution:
To play from the DVD, the DVD and TV must
use ColorStream connections. To record from
the DVD, the DVD and TV must select Video.
The unauthorized recording of television
programs, video tapes and other materials
may infringe upon the provisions of copyright
laws.
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Features
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Appendix
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.
You will need:
• one coaxial cable
• two pairs of audio cables (only two cables for mono VCRs)
• two video cables
VCR 1
VIDEO AUDIO
From Antenna
IN from ANT OUT to TV
TV
ANT( 75
)
LR
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
L/
MONO
AUDIO
R
VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2
IN
OUT
IN
CH 3
CH 4
OUT
VAR
RL
AUDIO
VIDEO
Y
L/
L
MONO
C
B
AUDIO
C
R
R
R
COLOR
STREAM
AUDIO
INPUT
OUT
DVD IN
Caution:
Do not connect one VCR to the output and
input jacks on the TV at the same time. If you
are using 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.
The unauthorized recording of television
programs, video tapes and other materials
may infringe upon the provisions of copyright
laws.
Note:
To dub or edit VCR 2 must select Line IN,
and the TV must select Video-1.
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VCR 2
CH 3
CH 4
VIDEO AUDIO
LR
IN
OUT
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Connecting an audio system
This connection allows you to use an audio amplifier to adjust the
audio level. This also allows you to use external speakers.
To control the audio, turn on the TV and the stereo amplifier, then
turn off the built-in speakers. (See“ Turning off the built-in speakers”
on page 38.)
You will need one pair of audio cables.
Amplifier
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From Cable, Cable Box
or Antenna
)
ANT( 75
LINE IN
LR
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
L/
MONO
AUDIO
R
VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2
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OUT
VAR
RL
AUDIO
VIDEO
Y
L/
L
MONO
C
B
AUDIO
C
R
R
R
COLOR
STREAM
AUDIO
INPUT
IN
DVD IN
OUT
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Remote Control
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Features
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Using the remote control
Introduction
Preparing the remote control for use
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 VCRs and/or converters, you first have to program
your remote control. (See “Programming the remote control for use
with a VCR or a cable TV converter” on page 11.)
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Installing the remote control batteries
To install the batteries:
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Remote Control
1. Slide the battery cover off of the back of the remote control.
2. Install two “AA” size batteries. Match the + and - signs on the
batteries to the signs on the battery compartment.
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.
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.
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3. Slide the battery cover back on to the remote control until the
lock snaps.
Using the remote control with a VCR or a cable
TV converter
To control a Toshiba VCR:
Press the VCR button until it blinks. The shaded buttons shown
on the right will then control the VCR. The rest of the buttons
will operate the TV as usual.
If you own different brands of VCRs, program the remote control
to recognize the brand of your VCR. (See “Programming the
remote control for use with a VCR or a cable TV converter” on
page 11.)
10
MTS
TV
1
4
7
100
C
S
D
X
FAV
-
MUTE RECALL
STOP SOURCE
REC
CABLE
A
C
.
TV/VCR
STILL
2
5
8
0
T
P
VCR
3
6
9
CH RTN
ENT
R
E
S
ADV
MENU/
ENTER
ADV
TV/VIDEO SURROUND
PLAY PIP
REW
LOCATE
POWER
TIMER
E
T
SWAP
VOL
VCR
POWER
CH
Channel ▲▼
Channel
Number
ENT
E
X
I
T
FAV
+
STOP
FF
PLAY
Fast Forward
Rewind
TV/VCR
Record
To control a cable TV converter:
Program the remote control to recognize the brand of your
converter. The shaded buttons shown on the right will control the
cable TV converter.
Press the CABLE button whenever you control the cable TV
converter.
Programming the remote control for use with a
VCR or a cable TV converter
This remote control is pre-programmed to operate Toshiba VCRs. To
use VCRs or cable converters other than Toshiba models, you must
follow the steps below before you operate your remote control.
1. Refer to the “VCR code table” or “Cable TV converter code
table” on pages 12-13 to find the 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. Turn on the device (VCR or converter) you wish to program the
code.
3. Press the matching device button “VCR” (or “CABLE”) and
ENT at the same time. The device button will be illuminated by
the back-light to indicate that it is in the program mode. Perform
the following steps while the back-light is on (about 20 seconds).
4. Point the remote control toward the VCR (or converter) and
press the Number buttons to enter the three digit code number
for your brand of VCR (or converter).
• 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 until
the device turns off.
The back-light will blink to confirm the storage.
5. Press the device button (CABLE or VCR) to release the program.
6. Press TV to control the TV.
A
2
5
8
0
P
T
ADV
MENU/
ENTER
ADV
VCR
3
6
9
CH RTN
ENT
R
E
S
E
POWER
TIMER
CH
VOL
T
FAV
E
X
I
T
+
POWER
Device buttons
Channel ▲▼
Channel
Number
ENT
FAV
MTS
CABLE
TV
1
4
7
100
C
.
C
S
D
X
-
Note:
• Each time you replace the batteries, you
must reprogram the remote control.
• Some newer VCRs are capable of working
on either of two remote codes. These VCRs
have a switch labeled “VCR1/VCR2.”
If your VCR has this kind of switch, it may
not respond to any of the code numbers for
your VCR brand name. In this case, set the
switch to the other position (VCR1 or
VCR2) and reprogram the remote control.
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For future reference, write down the code numbers you used: