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Toshiba TE50T11 Owner's Manual

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WNER'S
Projection Television
TE50T11
TE55T11
TOSHIBA CORPORATION, 1999
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:

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  • Page 1 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:...

  • Page 2: Important Information

    Important Information 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ... 4 Welcome to Toshiba ... 4 Exploring your new TV ... 4 Connecting your TV ... 5 Connecting a VCR ... 5 Connecting a cable converter box ... 6 Connecting a cable converter box and a VCR ... 6 Connecting a DVD/satellite receiver and a VCR ...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    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.

  • Page 5: Connecting Your Tv

    Connecting your TV 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.

  • Page 6: Connecting A Cable Converter Box

    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.

  • Page 7: Connecting A Dvd/Satellite Receiver And A Vcr

    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: •...

  • Page 8: Connecting Two Vcrs

    Stereo VCR VIDEO AUDIO From Antenna IN from ANT OUT to TV CH 3 CH 4 ANT( 75 Satelite IN S-VIDEO COLOR STREAM DVD Player With ColorStream™ Connecting two VCRs This connection allows you to record (dub/edit) from one VCR to another VCR while watching a video program.

  • Page 9: Connecting An Audio System

    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.

  • Page 10: Using The Remote Control

    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.

  • Page 11: Programming The Remote Control For Use With A Vcr Or A Cable Tv Converter

    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”...

  • Page 12: Vcr Code Table

    TEKNIKA 031, 019, 034, 101 142, 013, 020, 045 TELEFUNKEN 034, 040 THOMAS 024, 034 012, 023, 043, 048 TOSHIBA 001, 112, 131, 008, 047, 059, 082, 013, 053, 054 TOTEVISION 040, 101 070, 140, 201, 031 UNITECH 013, 020, 031, 063...

  • Page 13: Cable Tv Converter Code Table

    TANDY HITACHI 001, 055 TELECAPATION 021 HOSPITALITY 070, 077 TEXSCAN TOCOM JERROLD 002, 003, 004, 010, 001, 008, 009, 069, TOSHIBA 074, 201 UNIKA M-NET UNITED CABLE 004, 053 MACOM UNIVERSAL MAGNAVOX 012, 079, 010, 064 VIEWSTAR MEMOREX MOVIE TIME...

  • Page 14: Learning About The Remote Control

    Learning about the remote control press to select STEREO, SAP or MONO audio sound press to control the TV press to control the cable TV converter (page 11) CABLE press to control the VCR (page 10) turns the TV on and off (pages 11 and 35) POWER cycles through programmed channels (page 18) Channel yz...

  • Page 15: Setting Up Your Tv

    Setting up your TV After you’ve installed the batteries and programmed the remote control, you need to set some preferences on the TV using the menu. You can access the menu with the buttons on your TV or by using the remote control.

  • Page 16: Changing The On-Screen Display Language

    Changing the on-screen display 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 menu appears.

  • Page 17: Adding Channels To The Tv's Memory

    Adding channels to the TV’s memory Your TV will stop on specific channels that are stored in the TV’s channel memory when you press Channel y or z. Use the steps below to set all active channels in your area automatically. Programming channels automatically Your TV can automatically detect all active channels and store them in its memory.

  • Page 18: Adding And Erasing Channels Manually

    Adding and erasing channels manually After you’ve programmed the channels, you can add or erase specific channels. To add or erase channels: 1. Select the channel you want to add or erase using Channel y or z. If adding channels, you must select the channel to add by using the Channel Number buttons.
  • Page 19 PICTURE AUDIO SET UP PREMIUM PREFERENCE C.CAPTION F LESH TONE NO I SE REDUCT I ON START CONVERGENCE PUSH PUSH ENTER TO SEL ECT COLOR OTHER PLACE PUSH EXIT To end push EXIT If you see separate colored lines, you have to adjust the convergence.

  • Page 20: Using The Tv's Features

    Using the TV’s features Adjusting the channel settings Switching between two channels You can switch between two channels without entering an actual channel number each time. To switch between two channels: 1. Select the first channel you want to view. 2.

  • Page 21: Labeling Channels

    To select your favorite channels: Press the FAV zy buttons on the remote control to select your favorite channels. The FAV zy buttons will not work until you have programmed your favorite channels. To clear your favorite channels: 1. Press MENU, then press x or • until the SET UP menu appears. 2.
  • Page 22 3. Press x or • to display the CH LABEL menu. SET/CLEAR will be highlighted. 4. Press x or • to highlight Set. PICTURE AUDIO SET UP PREMIUM PREFERENCE C.CAPTION CH L ABEL SET / CLEAR Clear CH I NPUT L ABEL - - - - To enter push 0-9...

  • Page 23: Watching Picture-In-Picture (Pip)

    Watching picture-in-picture (PIP) The picture-in-picture (PIP) feature allows you to watch two pictures at the same time. The smaller picture can be a TV broadcast or come from an external source, such as a VCR. To display a picture from an external source as a small picture: 1.

  • Page 24: Switching The Main And Small Pictures

    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 picture Press LOCATE repeatedly while you are watching a small picture.

  • Page 25: Using V-Chip Control

    Using V-CHIP control Some TV programs and movies include signals that classify the content of the program (violence, sex, dialog, language). The V-CHIP control feature in this TV detects the signals and blocks the programs according to your selections. To use this feature, perform the following setup.

  • Page 26: Adjusting The V-Chip Menu

    Adjusting the V-CHIP menu ENABLE BLOCKING Press x or • to select On or Off. On : To enable your setting (Block) Off : To release your setting (Unblock) Note: The block channel function is not affected with this selection. SET RATING (Setting the movie or TV ratings for your choice) 1.

  • Page 27: Blocking Option

    Adjusting the V-CHIP menu (continued) BLOCKING OPTION Press x or • to display the BLOCKING OPTION menu, then press z or y to select item. MPAA UNRATED Press x or • to select On (Block) or Off (Unblock) for unrated programs on MPAA rating system.

  • Page 28: Unblocking Programs Temporarily

    Unblocking programs temporarily 1. If you try to watch a TV program that exceeds the rating limits you set, the TV will enter into the program block mode. TH I S PROGRAM HAS BEEN BLOCKED! TV–PG EXCEEDS SET L I M I TS PUSH MUTE TO ENTER P I N CABLE 2.
  • Page 29 3. Press z to highlight CH INPUT, then press the Channel Number buttons to enter the channel number. 4. Press ENTER. PICTURE AUDIO SET UP PREMIUM PREFERENCE C.CAPTION V–CH I P BLOCK CHANNEL SET / CLEAR CH I NPUT LOCKED CABLE To enter push 0-9 To set push ENTER...

  • Page 30: Adjusting The Picture

    Adjusting the picture Adjusting the picture quality You can adjust the picture quality to your personal preferences, including the contrast, brightness, color, tint, sharpness, color temperature, picture preference, flesh tone and noise reduction. The qualities you choose will be stored automatically in your TV’s memory so you can recall them at any time.

  • Page 31: Adjusting The Picture Preferences

    Adjusting the picture preferences You can select your desired picture type from three preset picture modes: Normal, Theater, and Memory. To select the picture preferences: 1. Press MENU, then press x or • until the PREFERENCE menu appears. 2. Press y or z to highlight PICTURE PREFERENCE. 3.

  • Page 32: Resetting Your Adjustments To The Factory Settings

    Resetting your adjustments to the factory settings Press RESET. The RESET function adjusts the following picture and audio functions. contrast ...max brightness ... center color ... center tint ... center sharpness ... center noise reduction ... off color temperature ...cool picture preference ...

  • Page 33: Auto Power Off

    Auto power off The TV will automatically turn itself off after approximately 15 minutes if it is tuned to a vacant channel or if a station completes its broadcast for the day and stops broadcasting on that channel. This feature, however, does not work in the VIDEO mode. Displaying XDS information 1.

  • Page 34: Using The Closed Caption Feature

    Using the closed caption feature You have two options with the closed caption feature: captions or text. A caption is a printed version of the dialogue, narration and/or sound effects of a TV program. Text is information not related to the program that appears on half of the TV screen.

  • Page 35: Setting The Off-Timer

    Setting the off-timer You can set the TV so it turns off automatically. To set the off-timer: 1. Press TIMER once to select the OFF TIMER. 2. Press two Number buttons (0-9) to enter how long you want the TV to remain on (up to three hours, in 10 minute increments). Enter the numbers after the number position starts to blink.

  • Page 36: Adjusting The Sound

    Adjusting the sound Muting the sound Press MUTE to temporarily turn off the sound. While the sound is off, the screen will display the word MUTE in the lower right-hand corner. To restore the sound, press MUTE again. When you press the MUTE button, you automatically activate the closed caption feature.

  • Page 37: Adjusting The Sound Quality

    Adjusting the sound quality You can change the sound quality of your TV 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 the item you want to adjust. PICTURE AUDIO SET UP...

  • Page 38: Using The Sub-Bass System (Sbs)

    Using the Sub-Bass System (SBS) The Sub-Bass System allows you to improve 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 SBS menu appears. 2.

  • Page 39: Appendix

    VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT Dimensions TE50T11 TE55T11 Mass TE50T11 : 217 lbs. (98.5 kg) TE55T11 : 250 lbs. (113.6 kg) Supplied Accessories Remote Control with 2 size “AA” batteries Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Super band (J through W)

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    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 No picture, no sound No sound, picture OK Poor sound, picture OK Poor picture, sound OK Poor reception of broadcast channels Cannot receive above channel 13 Black box appears on the screen...

  • Page 41: Limited United States Warranty

    ATTENTION CANADIAN CONSUMERS: Canadian consumers are requested to complete the special Canadian “Warranty Registration Form” enclosed, and forward this completed form with a copy of bill of sale to TOSHIBA OF CANADA to “Register and Validate” their warranty. Products purchased in the U.S.A. and used in Canada are not covered by these warranties.

  • Page 42: Index

    Index adding and erasing channels manually ... 18 adding channels to the TV’s memory ... 17 adjusting channel settings ... 20 color convergence ... 18 picture preferences ...31 picture quality ...30 sound quality ... 37 v-chip menu ... 26 audio system, connecting ... 9 auto power off ...
  • Page 43 picture-in-picture (PIP) changing the position of the small picture ... 24 freezing the small picture ... 24 main and small pictures, switching ... 24 watching ... 23 power, auto off... 33 programming channels automatically ... 17 favorite channels ... 20 remote control for use with a VCR ...
  • Page 44 HEAD OFFICE/82 TOTOWA ROAD, 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) 521-5377 HEAD OFFICE/191 McNABB STREET MARKHAM, ONTARIO L3R 8H2, CANADA TEL: (905) 470-5400 SERVICE CENTERS/TORONTO: 191 McNABB STREET MARKHAM, ONTARIO L3R 8H2, CANADA TEL: (905) 470- 5400 MONTREAL: 1643, NORTH SERVICE RD., TRANS-CANADA HIGHWAY, DORVAL QUEBEC, H9P 1J1, CANADA...

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