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Introduction Connecting your TV OWNER'S MANUAL Projection Television ® Using the Remote Control Setting up your TV Using the TV's Features Appendix 50A60 50A60A 55A60 55A60A 55A60R 61A60 61A60A 61A60R © 2000 TOSHIBA CORPORATION All Rights Reserved Owner's Record The model number and serial - Toshiba 55A60 | Owners Manual - Page 2
TRY TO SERVICE THIS PRODUCT YOURSELF. The exclamation mark in the triangle tells you that important operating and maintenance instructions follow this 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 - Toshiba 55A60 | Owners Manual - Page 3
Welcome to Toshiba 4 Exploring your new TV 4 Connecting your TV 5 Connecting a TV/VIDEO button on the TV 17 Adding channels to the TV's memory 18 Programming channels automatically 18 Adding and erasing channels manually Specifications 44 Troubleshooting 45 Limited United States Warranty 46 Index - Toshiba 55A60 | Owners Manual - Page 4
! 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 50A60, 50A60A, 55A60, 55A60A, 55A60R, 61A60, 61A60A, and 61A60R. Before you start - Toshiba 55A60 | Owners Manual - Page 5
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 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 - Toshiba 55A60 | Owners Manual - Page 6
box This connection allows you to view a separate or different picture on your PIP when you use a converter box to view premium channels. Keep your TV selected to ANT 2 and tuned to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel is vacant in your area). Then use the converter box to change channels. You will - Toshiba 55A60 | Owners Manual - Page 7
can record from one source while watching a program from another source. Your TV is capable of using ColorStream (component video). Connecting your TV to a ColorStream-compatible DVD player (such as a Toshiba DVD player with ColorStream), can greatly enhance picture quality and performance. You will - Toshiba 55A60 | Owners Manual - Page 8
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 . To dub or edit, VCR 2 must select Line IN, ON OFF and the TV must select Video-1. OUT S-VIDEO OUT R L VAR AUDIO ANT-2 * The Audio - Toshiba 55A60 | Owners Manual - Page 9
you to use external speakers. To control the audio, turn on the TV and the stereo amplifier, and turn off the built-in speakers (see" on page 40). You will need: • one pair of audio cables Amplifier LINE IN LR TV From Cable, Cable Box or Antenna AUDIO CENTER CHANNEL IN ANT( 75 ) ANT-1 S-VIDEO - Toshiba 55A60 | Owners Manual - Page 10
system VCR Audio Video Video Audio LDP/DVD Note: Refer to the instructions provided with your A/V receiver for details about your surround sound system. When the Audio Center Channel ON/OFF switch is ON, the TV speakers will function as center channel speakers only. To adjust the center - Toshiba 55A60 | Owners Manual - Page 11
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 - Toshiba 55A60 | Owners Manual - Page 12
the CABLE position. 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 - Toshiba 55A60 | Owners Manual - Page 13
the Remote Control Setting up your TV VCR code table Brand name Adventura Aiko Aiwa Akai 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 - Toshiba 55A60 | Owners Manual - Page 14
Remote Control Setting up your TV Cable TV converter code table Brand name Code number ABC 020 Signature SL Marx Sprucer Standard Components Starcom Stargate Starquest Sylvania Teleview Texscan Tocom Toshiba Tusa Unika United Artists United Cable Universal Viewstar Zenith Zentek 059,163 025, - Toshiba 55A60 | Owners Manual - Page 15
(page 19) Volume yz adjusts the volume level CH RTN returns to the last viewed channel (page 21) ENT required by some VCRs and Cable TV converters to change the channel number C.CAPT turns closed captioning on and off (page 35) MENU accesses programming menus (page 16) ENTER sets programmed menu - Toshiba 55A60 | Owners Manual - Page 16
CUSTOM EXIT : ENDT I MER CC FAVOR I TE CH1 FAVOR I TE CH2 CH L A B E L I NG V I DEO LABEL BACKGROUND OFF : SELECT LOCKS EXIT : ENDV -CH I P ENABLE BLOCK I NG TV RAT I NG MPAA RAT I NG BLOCK I NG OPT I ON CH LOCK V I DEO LOCK NEW P I N CODE OFF OFF : SELECT EXIT : END Note: You can change the - Toshiba 55A60 | Owners Manual - Page 17
8 9 LANGUAGE ENGL I SH 9 10 CLOCK SET 10 11 ANT 1 / 2 ANT1 / ANT2 11 12 TV / CABLE CABLE 12 13 CH PROGRAM 13 14 ADD / ERASE ADD 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 in purple. To select the antenna input: 1. Press the TV/VIDEO button. The signal source you are connected to is displayed - Toshiba 55A60 | Owners Manual - Page 18
LANGUAGE ENGL I SH 9 10 CLOCK SET 10 11 ANT 1 / 2 ANT1 11 12 TV / CABLE TV / CABLE 12 13 CH PROGRAM 13 14 ADD / ERASE ADD 14 15 15 16 LANGUAGE ENGL I SH 9 10 CLOCK SET 10 11 ANT 1 / 2 ANT1 11 12 TV / CABLE CABLE 12 13 CH PROGRAM 13 14 ADD / ERASE ADD 14 15 15 16 - Toshiba 55A60 | Owners Manual - Page 19
Introduction Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Adding and erasing channels manually After you have programmed the channels automatically, you can manually add and erase specific channels. To manually add or erase channels: 1. Select the channel you want to add or erase. If you are - Toshiba 55A60 | Owners Manual - Page 20
Using the Remote Control Setting up your TV Adjusting the color convergence This projection TV uses three separate TV tubes: red, green, and blue. The red, green, and blue images are projected onto the screen where they converge to form a full-color picture. You can see a clear picture only when - Toshiba 55A60 | Owners Manual - Page 21
channel will be displayed. Each time you press CH RTN, the TV will switch back and forth between the two channels. Programming your favorite B E L I NG 14 V I DEO L A B E L 15 BACKGROUND 16 000 12 000 13 000 14 TV CABLE 15 CLEAR 16 17 17 18 18 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 - Toshiba 55A60 | Owners Manual - Page 22
E L I NG 000 13 14 V I DEO L A B E L 000 14 15 BACKGROUND 000 15 16 TV CABLE 16 17 CLEAR 17 18 18 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 labels appear above the channel number display each time you turn on the TV, select a channel, or press RECALL. You can choose any four characters - Toshiba 55A60 | Owners Manual - Page 23
Introduction Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control 5. Press z to highlight LABEL. 6. Repeatedly to erase the channel label. 7. Repeat steps 4-6 to erase other channel labels. LIGHT RECALL POWER TV CABLE VCR MUTE TV/VIDEO TIMER 123 CH 456 7 100 C.CAPT 89 CH RTN VOL 0 ENT ADV/ PIP CH - Toshiba 55A60 | Owners Manual - Page 24
MENU FAV ENTER FAV RESET ADV/ EXIT PIP CH STOP SOURCE PLAY PIP REC TV/VCR REW FF STILL LOCATE SWAP PIP CH yz PIP SOURCE PIP 24 BLOCKED picture (see "Selecting the audio OUT sound" on page 41). P I P SOURCE SELECT I ON TV V I DEO 1 V I DEO 2 V I DEO 3 SOURCE : TO SELECT To turn PIP - Toshiba 55A60 | Owners Manual - Page 25
LOCATE repeatedly while you are watching a small picture. The display position of the small picture will change in the following order: LIGHT RECALL POWER TV CABLE VCR MUTE TV/VIDEO TIMER 123 CH 456 7 100 C.CAPT 89 CH RTN VOL 0 ENT ADV/ PIP CH MENU FAV ENTER FAV RESET ADV/ EXIT PIP - Toshiba 55A60 | Owners Manual - Page 26
6 7 LOCKS 7 8 8 9 V-CH I P 9 10 ENABLE BLOCK I NG OFF 10 11 TV RAT I NG 11 12 MPAA RAT I NG 12 13 BLOCK I NG OPT I ON 13 14 CH 7 LOCKS 7 8 8 9 V-CH I P 9 10 ENABLE BLOCK I NG ON / OFF 10 11 TV RAT I NG 11 12 MPAA RAT I NG 12 13 BLOCK I NG OPT I ON 13 14 CH - Toshiba 55A60 | Owners Manual - Page 27
) 13 14 V I OLENCE NO DLSV 13 14 15 YOUTH TV RAT I NG 15 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set 16 TV age-based ratings and content themes you 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 - Toshiba 55A60 | Owners Manual - Page 28
LOCKS 7 8 8 9 BLOCK I NG OPT I ON 9 10 MPAA UNRATED ON / OFF 10 11 TV NONE RATING OFF 11 12 V -CH I P MENU 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 LOCKS 7 8 8 9 BLOCK I NG OPT I ON 9 10 MPAA UNRATED ON 10 11 TV NONE RATING ON / OFF 11 12 V -CH I P MENU 12 13 NOTE : ENABL I - Toshiba 55A60 | Owners Manual - Page 29
TV/VIDEO TIMER 123 CH 456 7 100 C.CAPT 89 CH RTN VOL 0 ENT ADV/ PIP CH MENU FAV ENTER FAV RESET ADV/ EXIT PIP CH MUTE Channel Numbers ENTER yzx • Locking channels With the CH LOCK feature, you can lock specific 9 10 ENABLE BLOCK I NG OFF 10 11 TV RAT I NG 11 12 MPAA RAT I NG - Toshiba 55A60 | Owners Manual - Page 30
4 4 5 5 6 6 7 LOCKS 7 8 8 9 V-CH I P 9 10 ENABLE BLOCK I NG ON 10 11 TV RAT I NG 11 12 MPAA RAT I NG 12 13 BLOCK I NG OPT I ON 13 14 CH LOCK CH I NPUT 14 inputs locked, you cannot select the input sources using the TV/VIDEO button unless Video Lock is OFF. To lock the - Toshiba 55A60 | Owners Manual - Page 31
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 The PICTURE qualities you adjusted can be saved in the TV's memory with the Save New Preference feature (see page 32). You can select your preferences or one of the factory set modes (as described in - Toshiba 55A60 | Owners Manual - Page 32
reduction feature This feature allows you to reduce visible interference in your TV picture. This is useful when receiving a broadcast with a weak signal feature: Highlight OFF in step 3 above. 32 LIGHT RECALL POWER TV CABLE VCR MUTE TV/VIDEO TIMER 123 CH 456 7 100 C.CAPT 89 CH RTN VOL - Toshiba 55A60 | Owners Manual - Page 33
Introduction Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Selecting the color temperature You can and audio adjustments to the factory settings: Press RESET on the remote control. LIGHT RECALL POWER TV CABLE VCR MUTE TV/VIDEO TIMER 123 CH 456 7 100 C.CAPT 89 CH RTN VOL 0 ENT ADV/ PIP CH - Toshiba 55A60 | Owners Manual - Page 34
, depending on which input jack is used for connecting the specific device (see "Connecting your TV" on page 5). The following on-screen display appears if you press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control. If you press the TV/VIDEO button on the TV, a different menu is displayed (see "Using the - Toshiba 55A60 | Owners Manual - Page 35
closed-captioned (usually identified as "CC" in program guides). • Text - An on-screen display of information not related to the program, such as weather or stock data (when provided by individual stations). To view captions or text: 1. Tune the TV to the desired program or video. 2. Press C.CAPT - Toshiba 55A60 | Owners Manual - Page 36
, repeatedly press TIMER to enter the length of time until the TV turns off (in 10-minute increments to a maximum of 180). 8 9 LANGUAGE ENGL I SH 9 10 CLOCK SET 09: 25 10 11 ANT 1 / 2 ANT1 11 12 TV / CABLE CABLE 12 13 CH PROGRAM 13 14 ADD / ERASE ADD 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 - Toshiba 55A60 | Owners Manual - Page 37
28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 You can leave your TV in STEREO mode because it automatically outputs the type of sound being broadcast reduce the noise. The word STEREO or SAP displays in yellow in the menu when the TV receives the signal. To listen to SAP (if available): 1. Press MENU, and then press - Toshiba 55A60 | Owners Manual - Page 38
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 sound feature: 1. Select STEREO mode (see "Selecting stereo/SAP - Toshiba 55A60 | Owners Manual - Page 39
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 to the factory settings: Press RESET on the remote control. LIGHT RECALL POWER TV CABLE VCR MUTE TV/VIDEO TIMER 123 CH 456 789 CH RTN VOL 100 0 ENT ADV/ - Toshiba 55A60 | Owners Manual - Page 40
3 above. Turning off the built-in speakers Use this feature to turn the TV speakers off when you connect an audio system (see page 9). To turn off AUDIO menu will appear when the buttons are pressed. LIGHT RECALL POWER TV CABLE VCR MUTE TV/VIDEO TIMER 123 CH 456 789 CH RTN VOL 100 0 ENT ADV - Toshiba 55A60 | Owners Manual - Page 41
26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 To turn off the StableSound feature: Highlight OFF in step 3 above. LIGHT RECALL POWER TV CABLE VCR MUTE TV/VIDEO TIMER 123 CH 456 7 100 C.CAPT 89 CH RTN VOL 0 ENT ADV/ PIP CH MENU FAV ENTER FAV RESET ADV/ EXIT PIP - Toshiba 55A60 | Owners Manual - Page 42
FAV ENTER FAV RESET ADV/ EXIT PIP CH yzx • 9 : 25 ANT 1 ABCD 6 CABLE Viewing the demonstration mode When you press DEMO on the TV, the TV will automatically display a variety of its on-screen menus and special features. This function is provided for demonstration purposes only. To stop the - Toshiba 55A60 | Owners Manual - Page 43
work in VIDEO mode. Understanding the last mode memory feature If the power is cut off while you are viewing the TV, the last mode memory feature will turn the TV on automatically when the power is resupplied. If the power is going to be off for a long time or you are - Toshiba 55A60 | Owners Manual - Page 44
OUTPUT 0-300 mV(rms) (30% modulation equivalent, 4.7 kohm) AUDIO CENTER CHANNEL INPUT 300 mV(rms) (30% modulation equivalent, 10 kohm) Model 50A60 50A60A 55A60 55A60A 55A60R 61A60 61A60A 61A60R Dimension (W/H/D) 42-1/4 ✕ 50-5/8 ✕ 20-13/16 inches (1,073 ✕ 1,284 ✕ 529 mm) 46-5/16 ✕ 53-1/4 ✕ 22-15/16 - Toshiba 55A60 | Owners Manual - Page 45
Introduction 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, and then press POWER. • The remote control batteries may be - Toshiba 55A60 | Owners Manual - Page 46
its parts against defects problems TV Using the TV's Features If, after following all of the operating instructions in this manual and checking the section "Troubleshooting," you find that service is needed: (1) To find the nearest Toshiba Authorized Service gives you specific legal rights - Toshiba 55A60 | Owners Manual - Page 47
Sound quality adjustments 39 SPEAKERS on/off 40 Specifications 44 STABLE SOUND 41 Stereo sound 37 Sub-Bass System 40 Surround sound 38 S-video cables 5 T TIMER button 36 Troubleshooting 45 TV/VIDEO button on remote 34 TV/VIDEO button on TV 17 V V-CHIP BLOCKING OPTION 28 ENABLE BLOCKING - Toshiba 55A60 | Owners Manual - Page 48
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Projection Television
© 2000 TOSHIBA CORPORATION
All Rights Reserved
50A60
50A60A
55A60
55A60A
55A60R 61A60
61A60A 61A60R
O
WNER'S
M
ANUAL
®
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:
Serial number:
Introduction
Connecting
your TV
Using the
Remote Control
Setting up
your TV
Using the TV’s
Features
Appendix
Index