Toshiba TZ50V51 Owner’s Manual

TOSHIBA

OWNER'SMANUAL

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60 Hz). If the plug does not fit into the oudet, try turning it around. If the plug still does

not fit, the oudet is probably non-standard _tnd 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 CATVsystrm imtallem 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, spedfies that

the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of

the building, as dose to the point of cable entry as practical.

PERSONNEL.

Installing your TV

• Place the TV on the floor or on a sturdy platform. The mounting surface should be flat _nd 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 "IV far enough away from the walls to allow proper ventilation. This will prevent the TV from overheating and avoid possible damage to the T_. Avoid dusty places too.

• Damage may occur if you leave the TV in direct sunlight or near a heater. Avoid places subject to extremdy high

temperatures or humidity, and temperatures of 41"F(5*C) or

Iower.

Using _our TV

• Do not stand or dimb on the TM

• Do not put any heavy object on top of the TV.

• Do not place containers with liquids such asdrinks or cosmetics on the T_ If any foreign material or water leaks into the T_, 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 bdghmess and contrast settings. Never leave a PIP, computer, or video game display unattended.

• Sit approximately 10-25 feet away from the T_ Sitting too

far to the left or fight 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.

Cloanlntl linear "Pt/

• 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 or dry doth.

Introduction ............................................. 4

Welcome to Toshiba ......................................................... 4

Exploring your new TV ................................................... 4

Connectingyour IV ..............................................5

Connectir a VCR .......................................................... 5

Connecting a cable converter box .................................... 6

Connecting a cable converter box and a VCR .................. 6

Connecting a DVD/satellite receiverand a VCR .............. 7

Connecting a DVD with ColorStream TM and a VCR ...... 7

Connecting two VCRs ..................................................... 8

Connecting a camcorder .................................................. 9

Connectir an audio system ............................................ 9

Using the remote control ...................................... 10

Preparing the remote control for use .............................. 10

Installing the remote control batteries ............................ 10

Using the remote control with a VCR or

a cable TV converter ...................................................... 10

Programming the remote control for use with a VCR or

a cable TV converter ...................................................... 11

VCR code table ...................................................... 12

Cable TV converter code table ................................ 13

Learning about the remote control ................................. 14

Setting up your IV .............................................. 15

Changing the on-screen display language ....................... 16

Adding channds to the TV's memory ............................ 17

Programming channels automatically ...................... 17

Adding and erasing channels manually .................... 18

Changing channels ........................................................ 18

Adjusting the color convergence ..................................... 18

Using the TV's features ................................. 20

Adjusting the channel settings ........................................ 20

Switching between two channels ............................. 20

Programming your favorite channels ....................... 20

Labeling channels ................................................... 2I

Watching picture-in-picture (PIP) .................................. 23

Switching the main and small pictures .................... 24

Changing the position of the small picture .............. 24

Freezing the small picture ....................................... 24

Using V-CHIP control ................................................... 25

Selecting the V-CHIP menu ................................... 25

Adjusting the V-CHIP menu .................................. 26

ENABLE BLOCKING .......................................... 26

SET RATING (Setting the movie or TV ratings

for your choice) ...................................................... 26

About Rating .......................................................... 26

BLOCK!NG OPTION .......................................... 27

NEW PIN CODE .................................................. 27

Unblocking programs temporarily .......................... 28

Blocking channels ................................................... 28

Adjusting the picture ..................................................... 30

Adjusting the picture quality ................................... 30

Selecting the color temperature ............................... 30

Adjusting the picture preferences ............................ 31

Using the flesh tone feature ..................................... 31

Using the noise reduction f_ture ............................ 31

Resetting your adjustments to the factory settings ... 32

Watching video input .................................................... 32

Displaying on-screen information .................................. 32

Auto power off ............................................................... 32

Displaying XDS information ......................................... 33

Using the closed caption feature ..................................... 34

Setting the off-dmer ...................................................... 35

Setting the clock ............................................................ 35

Adjusting the sound ....................................................... 36

Muting the sound ................................................... 36

Selecting stereo/SAP broadcasts .............................. 36

Adjusting the sound quality .................................... 37

Using the surround sound feature ........................... 37

Using the Sub-Bass System (SBS) ............................ 38

Turning offthe built-in speakers ............................. 38

Viewing the demonstration mode .................................. 38

Understanding the last mode memory feature ................ 38

Appendix ................................................................ 39

Specifications ................................................................. 39

Troubleshooting ............................................................. 40

Limited United States Warranty ..................................... 41

index ......................................................................... 42

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.

Before you start reading, check your model number by looking at the rear of the TV.

Instructions in this manual arebased on using the remote control. You can also use the controls on the TV if they have the samename 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

Youcan operate your TV by using the buttons on the front panel or the remote control. The back panel and front panel(behind the door)

provide all the terminal connections you will need to connect other equipment to your TV..

TV front

TVrear

Video/Audio inputs POWER Volume • Ip

DEMO

(Video 3) MENU Channel &V W/VIDEO

Connecting your "IV

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 "IV, 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 TM 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

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VIDEO

S.V_EO

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Caution;

Do not plug the TV in until you have finished connecting all ofyour equipment

StereoVCR

Caution:

ff using a mona VCR,connect L/Mono to

VCRAudio OUTusing only one audio cable

ffyou have a S-VHS VC,_ use the S video connections and remove the video cable.

Do not connect the videocable and the S-video cable to Video I simultaneous_/

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

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:

• one two-way signal splitter

• one MB switch

• four coaxialcables

A/B switch (Not supplied) TV

From Cable

(Not supplied)

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 l (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

From Cable

(Not supplied)

Note:

When you use a converter box with your TV, there may be features that you can not

program usingthe remote control, such as

programming your favorite channels,labeling

channels,and bfectdng channels.

Caution:

Ifyou have a mono VCt_ connect L/Mono to

VCRAudio OUT using one' one audio cable.

Ifyou have a S-VHS VCt_use the S-video connections and remove the video cable. Do

not connect the video cable and the S-video cable to Video-l simultaneous_

Whenyou use a converter box with your TV, there may be fea_res that you can not

program using the remote control, such as programming your favorite channels,labeling

channels,and blocking channels

Connecting a DVD/satellite receiver and a VCR

This connection allows you to watch DVD/sateUite, 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

DVD/Satellite Receiver

From

Connecting a DVD with ColorStream TM and a VCR

_ut/on:

Youcan usea video cable instead of the

S-video cable, but _e picture quailS/w#

decrease.Ifyou use a S-video cable between ff_eTVand DVD/satellite receiver, make the

audio connections one, andremove ff_evideo

connection.

Do not connect the video cable and _e S-video cable to Video-I simultaneous_

Theunauthorizedrecording of television programs, video tapes and o_er materials may infringe upon _e provisions of copyright

laws.

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 aToshiba 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

StereoVCR

From Antenna m

DVDPlayerWithColorStream"

Connecting two VCRs

This connection allows you to record (dub/edit) fi'om 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

Caution:

ToplayfromtheDVD,theDVDand71/must useColorStreamconnections.Torecordfrom

theDVD,theDVDandTVmustselectVideo.

Theuneu_odzed recording of television

programs, v_deotapes and other materials

may infrnge upon the provisions of copyright law_

From Antenna •

VCR 2

Do not connect one VCRto the output and inputjacks on the TVat the same time. ffyou are using a S-VHS VCt_ usetheS-vidon

connections and remove the video cable. Do

notconnect the video cable and the S-video cable to Video-1 simufaneousi_

Theunauthorzed recording of television

program_ video tapesand othermaterials

may/nfnnge upon thepro_sions of copyright laws.

Note," Tomonfor dubbing/eddi#ng, the VCR 2 for

recording must select Line IN, and the 71/ must select V'_eo-l.

Connecting a camcorder

This connection allows you to watch video materials recorded on a

c_rflcordel_

Youwill need:

• one pair of audio cables

• one video cable

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 offthe built-in speakers. (See" Turning offthe built-in speakers" on page 38.)

You will need one pair of audio cables.

Using the remote control

Preparing the remote control for use

With the remote control, you can operate your T_, most VCR models, and cable TV converters together, even if they are different

brands. If you will be using your "IV 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.)

Installing the remote control batteries

To install the batteries:

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:

Thisremotecontrol'sfu_s may or may

not operateyour VCRor cable 7V converte_ Refer to the owner's manuals supplied wi_

ff_eequipment tosee whichfeaturesare available In addrtion, the original controllers may have features not available on this remote control If you would like to condnue to use

these feature._you may wantto use the

original remote control

Caution:

• Disposeofyourbattedesinadesignated disposalarea Do not threw your batteries

into a fira

• Do not mix battery typesor combine used batteries with new ones

• Remove deadbatteries immediate_, to

prevent battery acid from Leakinginto the

batterycombaftment

• Ifyoudonotintendtouse_eremote control for along time, remove the

batteries,

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:

Set the TV/CABLE/VCR switch to the VCR position, The buttons shown to the right will then control the VCIL The rest of

the buttons will operate the TV as usual.

POWER

.Ghannet

Number

- Record

_LAY

SLOW

To control a cableTV converter:

Program the remotecontrol to recognizethe brand of your

converter (see=Programming the remote controlfor use with a VCR or cable"IV converter," bdow). The shaded buttons shown

on the right will control the cableTV converter.

Set the TV/CABLE/VCR switch to the CABLE position.

Programming the remote control for use with a

VCR or a cable TV converter

This remotecontrol ispre-pmgrammed to operate Toshiba VCRs. To

use VCRs or cable converters other than Toshibamodels,you must followthe steps below before you operateyour remotecontrol.

1. Referto 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 onenumber is listed,try each one separately until

you find the one that works.

2. If you are reprogramming the remotecontrol to operateyour:

• VCR, set the TV/CABLE/VCR switch on the remote control

to VCR.

• cable converter,set the TV/CABLENCR switch on the remotecontrol to CABLE.

3. Hold downthe RECALLbutton while using the Channel Number buttons to enter the three-digit code number of your

brandof VCR or converter.

4. Point the remotecontrol at the VCR or converter and press POWER to test the code number.

If the VCR or converter turns on, you have entered the right number.

If the VCR or converterdoes not respond to the remote control, you may have entered the wrong number. Repeat steps 1-4 with

another code number.

5. Reset the TV/CABLE/VCR switch to TV to control the TV.

Channel

Number

- Channel AV

Note:

• Each time you replace the batteries, you must repmgram the remote control

• SomenewerVCP, sarecapableofworking on either of _zo remote codes, These VCRs

have a switch labeled "VCR//VCR2.." ffyour VCRhas this kind of s_tch, it may

not respond to any of the code numbers for

your VCRbrand name. In this case, set the

switch to the other position (VCR1 or

VCR2) and reprogram the remote control

For future reference,write down the code numbers you used:

VCR code Cable code

VCR code table

Brand name Code number

Adventura 019 Aiko 297 Aiwa 019 Akai 060, 068, 080, 125,

261

American High 054 Asha 259

Audiovox 056

Beaumark 259

Bell & Hawell 123 Brands 206

Broksonic 140, 203, 230, 314,

380

Calix 056 Canon 054

Capeheart 039 Carver 100

CCE 091,297 Citizen 056, 297

Colt 091 Craig 056, 066, 091,259

Curtis Mashes 054, 060, 079 Cybern_ 259 Daewoo 039, 064, 297

Daytron 039 Dynatech 019 Electrohome 056

Electrophonic 056 Emerex 051

Emerson 019, 021,056, 062,

080, 087, 140, 203, 227, 228, 230, 231, 297, 313, 314, 380,

498

Fisher 066, 073, 085, 123 Fuji 052, 054

Fnai 019, 344

Garrard 019, 344 GE 054, 079, 084, 221 GoldStar 037, 056, 057 Gradiente 019 Harley Davidson 019

Harman/Kardon 057, 094 Harwood 087, 091 Headquarter 065 HI-Q 066 Hitachi 060, 061,084, 124,

185,254

ensen 060

jvc

Kenwood KLH Kodak

Lloyd

Lloyd's logik

LXl Magnavox

Magnin Marantz

Marta

Matsushita MEI

Memorex

MGA MGN Technology

Minolta

Mitsubishi

Motorola MTC Multitech

NAD NEC

Nikko Noblex

Olympus Optimus

Optonica Orion

Panasonic

Penney

Pentax Philco

Philips Pilot

Pioneer

Portland

Protec

Pulsar

Quarter

Quartz

027,060,086 057,060, 086

091 054,056

019

227

091 056 054,058,100,129,

168

259

054,100 056

054 054

019,054,056,058, 065,066, 067, 123,

259

062,080

259

061,124 062,080,086,094,

192,233,261

054,067 019,259 019,091

077 057,059,060,069,

086 056

259

054 056,067, 077, 123

081 498

054, 096, 181,244, 473

054,056,057,059,

061,073,259

061,084,124 054 054, 081, 100, 129

056 077,086

039 091

058 O65

065

Quasar

Radio Shack Radix

Randex

RCA

Realistic

Ricoh Runco

Samsung

Sanl_

Sansui Sanyo

Scott

Sears

Sharp Shintom

Shogun Singer

Sony STS

Sylvania

Symphonic Tatung

Teac Technics

Teknika

Telefunken TMK Toshiba

Totevision

Unitech Vector Vector Research

Video Concepts Videosonic

Wards

XR-1000 Yamaha

Zenith

054,096 019,056,344 O56 056 061,079,084,096,

124,125,168,221

019, 054, 056,065,

066,067,081,085,

123,259

053 058

064, 259 058,067

060, 086 065,066,123,259

062, 064, 140, 203,

229,230,231

054, 056,061,065, 066, 073, 085, 123,

124

067,081 091

259

091 051,052,053,054

06l 019,054,062,100,

129

019, 344 060

019,060 054,181 019,054,056,071

206 227,259

062,064,085,229

231,385

056,259

259

064 057,059

059,064,080

259 019,054,061,066,

067,081,091,168, 231,259 019, 054,091

057 052,053,058

Cable TV converter code table

Brand name Code number

ABC 020, 022, 026, 027,

030, 032, 033, 036,

066

Antronix 041 Archer 041,058, 172

Belcor 075 Cable Stir 075 Cabletenna 041 Cableview 041

Canmry 172 Citizen 172

Color Voice 044, 050 Comtronlcs 059, 079

Contec 038

Dae Ryung 027

Eastern 021

Focus 419 Garrard 172

GC Electronics 075 Gemini 034, 089 General Immtment 030, 295 GoldSru¢ 059, 163 Hamlin 028, 039, 053, 278,

292

Hitachi 030 Hytex 026

J_co 172 Jerrold 022, 030, 031,033,

034, 066, 295

Macom 052

Magnavox 046 Memorex 019

Movie Time 175 NSC 089, 175 Oak 026, 038, 267

pan.sonic 019, 040, 126 Paragon 019

Philips 044, 046, 047, 048,

049, 050, 172

Pioneer 042, 163, 552 Popular Mechanics 419

Pulsar 019

RCA 040 Recoton 419

Regal 039, 278, 292

Regency 021

Rembrandt 030, 089 Runco 019

Samsung Scientific Atlanta

Signal Signature

SL Marx Sprucer

Standard Components

Starcom Stargate

Starquest

Sylvania

Teleview Texscan

Yocom Toshiba

Tusa

Unika

United Artists United Cable Universal

Viewstar

Zenith Zentek

059,163 025,027,036,296

034,059

030

O59 040

174

022,034,066 034,059

034 020

059 020

031,032,078 019

034 041,172

026 022 041,058,075,172 046, 079, 230

019 419

Learning about the remote control

POWERturnsthe'IV onand off (pages11 and 35)

_NtOEO selectsvideo input source (page32) ClmanelAv _ rhmnghpmgr_unmedchannels (page 18)

_/ea_t.rdVCR switchesbetweenT_, Cable and VCR (page 11)

Chan_ Numbers altow direct a_ to channels (page 18)

Volume&V adjuststhevolume level

CHR'mreturns to the lastviewedchannel (page20) MENUallowsaccessto programming menus (page 15)

EmtRsetsprogrammed menu information (pages 15, 19-22)

•,v • • selectsor adjusts programming menus (page 15) r-AvCH•A cyclesthrough favoritechannels (page20)

tom"exitsprogramming menus (page 15) Pip Funtaimtsallowaccessto PIPfunctions (pages23, 24)

PIPpresssoturn onor offthe PIP SOURCEpress to selectthe inputsource

S'nULpremto freezethe PIP SWaPpressto switchthe main and small pictures

LOC._ press to changethe positionof the PIP

PIP channel _ra, cycles through PIP channels

VCR _anctlor, s allow access to VCR functions (page10)

StrOppressto stop a videotape

RECpress to start recording a videotape

m.AYpress to play a videotape FFpressto fastforward a videotape

REWpressto rewinda videotape PNJSEpressm freezea videotapeduring playbackorrecordirlg

w/vca togglesbetweenTV and VCR

whenviewingwhile recording

SLOWpressto viewa slow-motionpicture in playbackmode

MImEmutes the sound (page36)

RECALLdisplaysscreeninformation (page32)

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