Toshiba 50A10 Owners Manual

Toshiba 50A10 Manual

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    Introduction Connecting your TV OWNER'S MANUAL Projection Television TM Using the Remote Control Setting up your TV Using the TV's Features Appendix Index 50A10 © TOSHIBA CORPORATION, 2000 Owner's Record The model number and serial number are on the back of your TV. Record these numbers in
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    SERVICE THIS PRODUCT YOURSELF. The exclamation mark in the triangle tells you that important operating and maintenance instructions outlet is probably non-standard and must be replaced by a qualified electrician. Do not tamper the left or right of the screen will cause the picture to appear dull as
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    the background of the menu display 40 Displaying on-screen information 40 Viewing the demonstration mode 41 Understanding the auto power off feature 41 Understanding the last mode memory feature 41 Appendix 42 Specifications 42 Troubleshooting 43 Limited United States Warranty 44 Index 45
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    goal of this manual is to guide you through setting up and operating your Toshiba TV as quickly as possible. Instructions in this manual are based on to connect other equipment to your TV. TV front Remote sensor (Behind the screen panel) x •zy CH MENU VOL VOL TV/ DEMO EXIT VIDEO LIFT CH
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    Introduction Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Connecting your TV If you have not 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
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    Introduction Connecting your TV 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's features. When viewing premium channels, switch to "B" and tune the TV to channel 3 or
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    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 (two single and
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    Introduction From Antenna Stereo VCR IN from ANT OUT to TV VIDEO CH 3 CH 4 AUDIO L R IN OUT TV Connecting your TV AUDIO CENTER CHANNEL IN ON OFF ANT( 75 ) S-VIDEO VIDEO L/ MONO OUT R L VAR AUDIO Y CB L VIDEO L/ MONO AUDIO AUDIO CR R R COLOR VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 STREAM INPUT
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    Introduction Connecting your TV Connecting a camcorder This connection allows you to watch video materials recorded on a camcorder. You will need: • one pair of audio cables • one video cable Camcorder VIDEO AUDIO OUT L R Caution: If you are using an S-VHS camcorder with an S-video output,
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    , most VCR models, and most cable TV converters together, even if they are different brands. If you will be using your TV with a Toshiba VCR, your remote 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
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    TV converter The remote control provided with your TV is preprogrammed to operate Toshiba brand VCRs. You can program your TV remote control to operate other F+AV ADV MUTE RECALL TV/VIDEO SURROUND Note: • Each time you replace the batteries, you must reprogram the remote control. • Some newer VCRs
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    , 009, 031 031, 054, 053 024 056, 057, 058, 003, 052, 031 034 STS SYLVANIA SYMPHONIC TANDY TATUNG TEAC TECHNICS TEKNIKA TELEFUNKEN THOMAS TMK TOSHIBA TOTEVISION UNITECH VECTOR RESEARCH VIDEO CONCEPTS VIDEOSONIC WARDS YAMAHA ZENITH 013 031, 034, 067 034 010, 034 043 034, 043 031, 070 031, 019, 034
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    203 STARCOM 002, 004, 008, 009 STARGATE 008, 030 SYLVANIA 067 TADIRAN 030 TANDY 017 TELECAPATION 021 TEXSCAN 029, 067 TOCOM 039, 040, 056 TOSHIBA 052 UNIKA 007, 014, 024 UNITED CABLE 004, 053 UNIVERSAL 007, 024, 027, 035, 005, 014, 026, 032 VIEWSTAR 086, 087, 088, 089, 012
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    select or adjust programming menus (page 15) FAV zy Buttons cycle through favorite channels (page 20) MUTE mutes the sound (page 36) RECALL displays on-screen information (page 40) TV/VIDEO selects the video input source (page 33) SURROUND turns the surround sound on and off (page 37) PIP Buttons
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    displays will disappear automatically within 6 seconds (except the Convergence menu, which will remain until a button is pressed). • If you want to close all the on-screen displays instantly, press EXIT. Index 15
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    language You can choose from three different languages (English, French, and Spanish) for the on-screen displays. Adjustment menus and messages will appear in the language of your choice. To select a language: 1. Press MENU, then press x or • until the SET UP
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    TV can automatically detect all active channels in your area and store them in its memory. After the channels are stored automatically, you can manually add or erase individual channels (see page 18). To program channels automatically: 1. Press MENU, then press x or • until the SET UP menu appears
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    and erasing channels manually After you have automatically programmed the channels into the channel memory, you can manually add or erase specific channels. To . The separate red, green, and blue images are projected onto the screen where they converge to form a full-color picture. The picture will
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    become completely white when correctly adjusted. 6. Press EXIT to display the circumference CONVERGENCE menu. 7. Press the corresponding Number button (1-9) to select the area of the screen you want to adjust. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
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    CH RTN MENU/ENTER yzx • FAV zy Note: The FAV zy buttons will operate as the menu x • buttons while the menu display is on the screen. To select your favorite channels: Press FAV z or y . The FAV z y buttons will not operate until you have programmed your favorite channels. 20 Using the TV
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    20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 4. Press y or z to highlight CLEAR, then press • or x until "0" replaces the channel numbers you have programmed. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
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    label to the channel. Press x or • to enter a character in the first space. Press the button repeatedly until the character you want appears on the screen. Press ENTER. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32
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    Press PIP once to display a small picture. A window 1/9 the size of the screen will appear. Press PIP a second time to display a 1/16-size window. POWER MTS PIP once or twice, depending on the size of the small picture screen you selected. Note: PIP cannot be turned on when the ColorStream input
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    Introduction Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Switching the main and small pictures Press SWAP while you are using the PIP feature to switch the main and small pictures. The main and small pictures will switch each time you press the SWAP button. Changing the position of the small
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    Introduction Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Using the LOCKS menu The LOCKS menu includes the V-CHIP, CH LOCK, VIDEO LOCK, and NEW PIN CODE functions. You can use these functions after entering the correct PIN code. Entering the PIN code 1. Press MENU, then press x or • until the
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    can lock are listed in the table below. Ratings MA 14 PG G Y7, Y7FV Y Description and Content themes Mature Audience Only (This program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and therefore may be unsuitable for children under 17.) L) Crude or indecent language S) Explicit sexual activity
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    Introduction Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Setting up your TV MPAA RATING (Independent rating system for movies) 1. From the LOCKS menu, select MPAA RATING. 2. Press x or • to display the MPAA RATING menu, then press z or y to highlight MPAA RATING. 3. Press x or • to display the
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    REC TV/VCR REW FF STILL LOCATE SWAP Channel yz Channel Number ENTER yzx • MUTE Locking channels With the CH LOCK feature, you can lock specific channels. You will not be able to tune locked channels with the Channel y z buttons or Channel Number buttons unless you clear the setting. You can
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    . 3. Press y or z to highlight CLEAR. 4. Press x or • until "0" replaces the channel numbers you have locked. Note: This clears all locked channels at once. You Press the Number buttons (0-9) to enter a 4-digit code. The numbers you enter will replace the dashes in the display. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
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    Introduction Adjusting the picture Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Selecting the picture mode You can select your desired picture type from four picture modes- sports, standard, movie, and preference-as described in the following table: Mode sports standard movie preference Picture
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    Introduction Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Saving new preference You can save the PICTURE qualities (contrast, brightness, color, tint, and sharpness) you adjusted in the picture preference mode. To save your new preferences: 1. Press MENU, then press x or • until the PICTURE
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    Introduction Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Setting up your TV Selecting the color temperature You can change the quality of the picture by selecting from three preset color temperatures: cool, medium, and warm. Mode cool medium warm Picture Quality blueish neutral reddish To
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    33 34 35 You can also select the desired video source directly by pressing the corresponding number buttons (1-4) while the above menu is on the screen. Note: When ColorStream is selected, the video OUT signal will not have color. To receive a color video OUT signal, a video or S-video IN jack
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    eat leaves. • To view text, select T1, T2, T3, or T4. If text is not available in your area, a black rectangle may appear on your screen. If this occurs, turn the Closed Caption feature OFF. Setting up your TV Using the TV's Features Appendix WORLD WEATHER Temps F C LONDON 51 11 MOSCOW
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    29 30 31 32 33 34 35 The clock operates on a 12-hour cycle. 4. Press ENTER to start the clock. To display the time on-screen: Press RECALL. Note : If you want to see how much time remains before the shut-off time, press TIMER once. The remaining time will be
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    , music, or other audio information (when provided by individual stations). When the TV receives a stereo or SAP broadcast, the word STEREO or SAP appears on-screen every time the TV is turned on, the channel is changed, or the RECALL button is pressed. The MTS feature is not available in VIDEO
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    Introduction Connecting your TV Using the surround sound feature The surround sound feature expands the audio listening field wider and deeper to create exceptional sound quality from the TV's speakers. The feature uses stereo signals from a TV broadcast or video input. To turn on the surround
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    Introduction Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Adjusting the sound quality You can change the quality of your TV's sound by adjusting the bass, treble, and balance. To adjust the sound quality: 1. Press MENU, then press x or • until the AUDIO menu appears. 2. Press y or z to highlight
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    Introduction Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Using the Sub-Bass System (SBS) The Sub-Bass System allows you to enhance bass performance, even when the sound volume is low. To turn on the sub-bass system: 1. Press MENU, then press x or • until the AUDIO menu appears. 2. Press y or z to
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    17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 Displaying on-screen information Press RECALL to display the following information on-screen: • Channel number or VIDEO mode selected • Time (if set) • Channel label (if set) • Stereo or SAP (second audio program) audio
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    Setting up your TV Viewing the demonstration mode When you press DEMO on the TV, the TV automatically displays a variety of its on-screen menus and special features. This function is provided for demonstration purposes only. To stop the demonstration mode: Press DEMO again. Understanding the auto
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    Introduction Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Appendix Specifications Television System NTSC standard Channel Coverage VHF: 2 Control with 2 size "AA" batteries Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Setting up your TV Using the TV's Features
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    Troubleshooting Before calling a service technician, please check the following table for a possible cause of the problem and some solutions. Problem TV will not turn on Solution • Make sure the power cord is plugged in, then press POWER. • The remote control batteries may be dead. Replace screen
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    manual and checking the section "BEFORE CALLING SERVICE PERSONNEL," you find that service is needed;. In the Continental United States call: Using the TV's Features (1) Call the TACP toll free number 1-800-631-3811 after you find a defective product or part to find the nearest TOSHIBA specific
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    38 S SAP sound 36 Satellite receiver connection 7 Sound quality adjustments 38 SPEAKERS on/off 39 Specifications 42 Stereo sound 36 Sub-Bass System 39 Surround sound 37 S-video cables 5 T TIMER 35 Troubleshooting 43 TV/VIDEO button on remote 33 TV/VIDEO button on TV 33 V V-CHIP BLOCKING
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    , WAYNE, NEW JERSEY 07470 FACTORY SERVICE CENTER:1420B TOSHIBA DRIVE, LEBANON, TN. 37087 HEAD OFFICE/327 KAMAKEE STREET, HONOLULU, HAWAII 96814, U.S.A. TEL: (808) 591-8377 HEAD OFFICE/191 McNABB STREET MARKHAM, ONTARIO L3R 8H2, CANADA TEL: (905) 470-5400 SERVICE CENTERS/TORONTO: 191 McNABB STREET
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Projection Television
TOSHIBA CORPORATION, 2000
50A10
O
WNER'S
M
ANUAL
TM
Owner's Record
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.
Model number:
50A10
Serial number:
Introduction
Connecting
your TV
Using the
Remote Control
Setting up
your TV
Using the TV’s
Features
Appendix
Index
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