Toshiba ColorStream TP50G60 User manual

TOSHIBA
Projection Television
OWNER'S MANUAL
TP50G60/TP55G60/TP61G60
ColorStream TM
© TOSHIBA CORPORATION, 1997

Dear Customer ,vo__',_._
Welcome to the high quality picture world createdab_,,t_3_e^_OSHIBA Projection Color
Television.
This owner's manual applies to models._0_, TI:t65:G603and TP61G60.
This manual will help you use the rV's many exciti_andbseful features.
Before operating the FV,-please-__ alicl Operating instructions in this manual
thoroughly, and keep the manuaLfor-futu_°_fe'r_"_ I _ '
Customer's Record
You will find the model ttumber- a'n-d'_-e¥i_]'n-umber qn the back of the TV.
Record these numbers in thespaoesprovided-beloW_ _
Refer to them whenever you call upon your TOSHIBA dealer regarding this product.
Model Number Serial Number
Safety Precautions
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
NEPASOUVRIR
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 point in the triangle
tells you that important operating and
maintenance instructions follow this
symbol.
CAUTION:
As a safety feature, the AC plug has one prong wider than the other.
It will fit only one way into a standard electrical outlet.
If the plug will not fit into the outlet, try turning it around.
If the plug will not fit either way, the outlet is probably old and
non-standard. You will need to have a new outlet installed by
an electrician.
DO NOT CHANGE THE SAFETY FEATURE OF THE PLUG.
CAUTION: ....
TO PREV_ 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 OF THE POLARIZED PLUG.
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 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.
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
Care and Maintenance ................................................. 4
Installation .................................................................... 5
To install the TV ....................................................... 5
Antenna/Cable TV Connections ................................. 6
To connect a home antenna ................................... 7
To connect Cable "IV ................................................ 8
To connect an Antenna/Cable TV and VCR ........... 9
Location of Controls ................................................... 11
TV front ................................................................... 11
Remote Control ...................................................... 12
Before Using the Remote Control ............................ 13
To install the batteries ........................................... 13
Using the Remote with VCR or
Cable TV Converter ............................................... 14
VCR and CABLE function buttons ........................ 14
Programming the Remote Control ........................... 15
To program the Remote Control .......................... 15
Quick Reference Menu Guide .................................... 18
Menus and functions ............................................. 18
GETTING STARTED
Turning the TV On/Off ............................................... 20
To turn the TV on/off ............................................. 20
Selecting the Antenna Input ..................................... 21
To select the antenna input .................................. 21
Programming Channel Memory ............................... 22
"I'V/CABLE and CH PROGRAM functions .............. 22
ADD/ERASE function ............................................. 23
Aligning the colors ..................................................... 24
To align the colors ................................................. 24
BASIC OPERATION
Watching TV Programs .............................................. 25
To watch a "IV program ......................................... 25
Convenient Remote Functions .................................. 26
To use On-screen displays/Sound muting/
Channel return ................................................... 26
To display EDS information .................................. 27
Controlling the Pict(]l_ ............................................... 28
To adjust the picture .............................................. 28
Controlling 1:heSound ............................................... 30
To adjust the sound ............................................... 30
Selecting Stereo and SAP Broadcasts ..................... 31
To listen to Stereo/SAP broadcasts ...................... 31
ADVANCED OPERATION
Enhancing the Surround Sound Effect ..................... 32
To activate the Surround sound function ............ 32
Operating the Sub-Bass System ............................... 33
To operate the Sub-Bass System ......................... 33
Setting the OFF Timer and the Clock ....................... 34
To set the OFF timer .............................................. 34
To set the clock ...................................................... 35
Watching Picture-in-Picture ...................................... 36
To display a small picture ..................................... 36
To use advanced functions ................................... 37
Locking Channels ....................................................... 38
To lock out channels .............................................. 38
Labeling Channels ...................................................... 40
To program channel labels ................................... 40
Programming Your Favorite Channels ..................... 42
To program your favorite channels ..................... 42
To clear the channels you have programmed .... 43
Operating the Closed Captioning Feature ............... 44
To display Closed Captioning ............................... 44
To display text information ................................... 45
Flesh Tone/Noise Reduction ..................................... 46
To activate the Flesh Tone and Noise Reduction
Functions ........................................................... 46
Changing the On-screen Display Language ............. 47
To select a language for the on-screen
displays .............................................................. 47
CONNECTING OTHER EQUIPMENT --
Connecting External Equipment .............................. 48
To connect video/audio equipment ..................... 48
Monitor panel ......................................................... 49
To connect a standard VCR ................................... 50
To connect a VCR with an S-video jack ............... 51
To dub/edit video tapes using two VCRs ............. 52
To connect a DVD Player ....................................... 53
To connect a video camera ................................... 54
To connect an audio amplifier ............. .-.......:........ 55
To connect an AN receiver ........... _...................... 56
ADDITIONAL REFERENCE
ISpecifications ............................................................. 57
Before Calling Service Personnel ............................. 58
Limited United States Warranty ............................... 59
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I _ INTRODUCTION
Care and Maintenance
Do not stand or climb on the TV.
•The "IV is dangerous if broken or if it has fallen over.
•Be careful when children are present.
Do not remove the back cover
and never remodel the cabinet
or components.
• Let qualified technicians
check and adjust your TV.
Keep magnets, toys with magnets,
electric clocks, speakers, etc. away
from the -IV.
When the cabCt_t becomes dirty, clean it with a
soft, dry cloth.
Whenthe cabinet is very dirty,
(_) Use a damp cloth to wipe the cabinet clean.
(_) Finish with a dry cloth.
Do not place containers
with liquids such as drinks
or cosmetics on the TV.
If any foreign material or water has
gotten into the "IV, remove the AC
cord and contact your dealer.
Do not use solvents such as benzine or thinner to clean the
TV.
-- These solvents may distort the cabinet or damage its
finish.
-- If rubber or vinyl products are in contact with the TV for
a long time, a stain may result.
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When cleaning the screen:
(_) Turn off the TV.
(_) Clean the screen with a soft, dry
... cloth.
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I I___1 INTRODUCTION
Installation
Downward spot lights or fluorescent lights in an
overhead "Honeycomb" prevent direct
illumination of the screen.
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Cover shiny surfaces (floor and walls) with non-
reflective materials (carpet, rugs, wallpaper, etc.).
Where to install
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.
Air Circulation
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.
Heat Damage
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.
Power Supply
Plug into an electrical outlet with standard household power
(120 volt AC, 60 Hz). Do not change the plug's safety prong.
See page 2.
Moisture Condensation
If the room temperature suddenly rises (or if the TV is moved
from a cool place to a hot place), 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.
Best Viewing
Sit approximately 10-25 feet away from the "IV. 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.
VERTICAL VIEWING
ANGLE [SIDE VIEW]
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I_INTRODUCTION
Antenna/Cable TV
Connections
•You can use either an indoor or outdoor antenna to receive VHF and UHF channels.
•Channels 2-13 are VHF channels, and channels 14-69 are UHF channels.
•We recommend using an outdoor antenna for better picture quality.
• You can receive Cable -IV by connecting the cable supplied by your local cable
company.
Types of antenna cables
Shown below are two basic types of antenna cables.
Signals from a home antenna may be conveyed by either type. Cable TV
signals will always be conveyed by a 75 ohm coaxial cable,
(_) A 75 ohm coaxial cable is generally a round cable with F-type
connectors that can easily be attached to a terminal without tools.
F-type connector (Not supplied)
(_) A 300 ohm cable is a flat "twin-lead" cable that can be attached to a
terminal using an antenna adapter.(Not supplied)
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Antenna connection panel
There are two separate 75 ohm F-type connector input terminals and a
converter output terminal as shown below.
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ANT-1 OUT ANT-2
The ANT-1 and ANT-2 terminals are for connecting a VHF/UHF antenna
or cable TV system. The signal input through ANT-1 is also output from
the OUT terminal whenever the RF switch on the TV is in the ANT-2
position. You can switch between the ANT-1 and ANT-2 inputs in the
ANT 1/'2menu or with the ANTIVIDEO button on the TV. See page 21.

Single antenna cable
TV rear
V.F,U,For
VHFJUH: combination
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75 ohm coaxial cable (round) _'_ _
OR Antenna adapte__r
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_300 ohm twin-lead cable lflat) •_iiiiiii I_-_T__ _ @ @
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Note:
You can connect another signal source such as a cable TV system or video game to the ANT-2 terminal.
Separate VHF and UHF antenna cables
VHF antenna UHF antenna
@ @
U/V mixer
(Not supplied)
Note:
You can connect another signal source such as a cable TV system or video game to the ANT-2 terminal.
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I _ INTRODUCTION
Antenna/Cable TV
Connections (continued)
Generally, the cable TV system can be connected directly to the TV's antenna terminal just like a home antenna.
(A-l)
Some cable companies, however, offer premium pay channels. Since premium pay channel signals are scrambled, a
cable TV converter/decoder is generally provided to subscribers by the cable TV company. This decoder box is
necessary for normal viewing of the scrambled channels. We recommend that you consult your cable TV company for
more specific instructions on installing cable "IV. (A-2)
(A-1) Cable without a decoder box (Unscrambled channels)
Cable TV O_UT
Note:
You can connect another signal source such as an antenna or video game to the ANT-2 terminal.
(A-2) Cable with a decoder box (Scrambled and Unscrambled channels)
•The unscrambled channels are input through the
ANT-1 terminal whenever the ANT1/2 menu, or the
ANT/VIDEO button on the TV, is in "ANT 1" mode.
See page 21.
•The scrambled channels from the decoding device are
input through the ANT-2 terminal whenever the ANT
1/2 menu, or the ANT/VIDEO button, is in "ANT 2"
mode. Set the TV to channel 3 or 4to match the
output channel of the decoding device.
Cable
TV
ANT( 75_ )
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ANT-1 OUT ANT-2
IN OUT
Cable TV converter/
decoder
Note:
The decoding device may or may not be a part of the cable converter.
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Antenna/Cable TV connection via VCR (Simplified method)
Antenna
or
Cable TV
__ _ ANT( 75_)_
[ANT-1 OUT ANT-2
AOUTL our
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VCR
Notes:
• Tape playback may often cause the VCR to interrupt the antenna signal to the TV. If you cannot select a certain
channel, try pressing the TV/VCR button on the Remote Control.
•VIDEO/AUDIO connections from the VCR to the TV are required for stereo tape playback from stereo VCRs.
See page 48.
Using a 2-way signal splitter
You can view either "IV programs or VCR tapes regardless of the position of the VCR's TV/VCR switch.
Antenna _,___] 2-way
or I_111111_____1 signal _:p,_
Cable TV v _ splitter _lj__
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ANT( 75_z)_
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VCR
Note:
VIDEO/AUDIO connections from the VCR to the TV are required for playback. See page 48. 9

I_INTRODUCTION
Antenna/Cable TV
Connections (continued)
Cable with a decoder box
* The unscrambled channels are input through the ANT 1 terminal whenever the ANT1/2 menu, or the ANT/VIDEO
button on the TV, is in the "ANT 1" position. See page 21.
• The scrambled channels from the decoder box are input through the VCR and the ANT 2 terminal whenever the
ANT1/2 menu, or the ANT/VIDEO button, is in the "ANT 2" position. Set the TV and the VCR to channel 3 or 4 to
match the output channel of the decoding device.
2-way
Cable'lV _signal
splitter
(Not supplied)
ANT( 75Q 1
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ANT-1 OUT ANT-2
IN
Cable TV converted
decoder OUT
ROUTL OUT
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VCR
Notes:
•VIDEO/AUDIO connections from the VCR to the TV are required for stereo tape playback from stereo VCRs.
See page 48.
•The decoding device may or may not be a part of the cable converter.
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