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Toshiba 50A50 Owner's Manual

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WNER'S
Projection Television
TM
50A50
50A50R
TOSHIBA CORPORATION, 2000
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. Instructions in this manual are based on using this remote control.

  • 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 IN from ANT OUT to TV From Antenna CH 3 CH 4 S-VIDEO VIDEO L/ MONO AUDIO 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 A Camcorder

    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 VIDEO AUDIO Connecting an audio system This connection allows you to use an audio amplifier to adjust the audio level.

  • Page 10: Connecting An A/V Receiver

    Connecting an A/V receiver If you use a system that delivers Dolby Pro Logic* surround sound, you will probably want to use the TV speakers as center channel speakers. A center channel speaker adds to the realism of a surround sound system such as Dolby Pro Logic.

  • Page 11: 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 12: 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 13: Vcr Code Table

    Technics 054, 181 056, 067, 077, 123 Teknika 019, 054, 056, 071 Telefunken 227, 259 054, 096, 181, 244, Toshiba 062, 064, 085, 229 231, 385 054, 056, 057, 059, Totevision 056, 259 061, 073, 259 Unitech 061, 084, 124...

  • Page 14: Cable Tv Converter Code Table

    SL Marx Sprucer Standard Components Starcom 022, 034, 066 Stargate 034, 059 Starquest Sylvania Teleview Texscan Tocom 031, 032, 078 Toshiba Tusa Unika 041, 172 United Artists United Cable Universal 041, 058, 075, 172 Viewstar 046, 079, 230 Zenith Zentek...

  • Page 15: Learning About The Remote Control

    Learning about the remote control turns the TV on and off (pages 12, 36) POWER selects video input source (page 34) TV/VIDEO cycles through programmed channels (page 19) Channel yz switches between TV, Cable and VCR (pages 11, 12) TV/CABLE/VCR allow direct access to channels (page 19) Channel Numbers adjusts the volume level...

  • Page 16: 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 17: 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. 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 33 34 35 SET UP LANGUAGE...

  • Page 18: 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 19: 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 20 To check and adjust the color convergence: 1. Press MENU, then press x or • until the PICTURE menu appears. 2. Press y or z to highlight CONVERGENCE. 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 33 34 35 P CTURE ANTENNA MODE SPORTS...

  • Page 21: 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 22: Labeling Channels

    To clear your favorite channels: 1. Press MENU, then press x or • until the CUSTOM menu appears. 2. Press y or z to highlight FAVORITE CH2 for example. 3. Press x or • to display the FAVORITE CH2 menu. 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 33 34 35 CUSTOM T I MER...
  • Page 23 6. Assign the 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. 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 33 34 35 CUSTOM T I MER FAVOR I...

  • Page 24: 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 comes from an external source, such as a VCR. To display a picture from an external source as a small picture: 1.

  • Page 25: 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 26: Using Locks Menu

    Using 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 LOCKS menu appears. 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 33 34 35 LOCKS V CH I P...

  • Page 27: Using The V-Chip Menu

    Using the V-CHIP menu 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 28: Mpaa Rating

    MPAA RATING (Independent rating system for movie) 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 MPAA RATING menu. 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 33 34 35 LOCKS MPAA RAT I NG...

  • Page 29: Unlocking Programs Temporarily

    Unlocking 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 lock mode. TH I S PROGRAM HAS BEEN BLOCKED ! – EXCEEDS SET L I I TS PUSH MUTE TO ENTER CABLE...

  • Page 30: Locking Video Inputs

    To unlock channels: 1. From the LOCKS menu, select CH LOCK. 2. Press x or • to display the CH LOCK menu. 3. Press y or z to highlight CLEAR. 4. Press x or • until “0” replaces the channel numbers you have locked.

  • Page 31: Adjusting The Picture

    Adjusting the picture Selecting the picture modes You can select your desired picture type from four preset picture modes: sports, standard, movie, and preference. To select the picture modes: 1. Press MENU, then press x or • until the PICTURE menu appears.

  • Page 32: Saving New Preference

    Saving new preference You can save the PICTURE items (contrast, brightness, color, tint, and sharpness) you have adjusted in the picture preference mode. To save new preference: 1. Press MENU, then press x or • until the PICTURE menu appears. 2.

  • Page 33: Selecting The Color Temperature

    Selecting the color temperature You can change the quality of the picture by selecting from three preset color temperatures: cool, medium, and warm. To select the color temperature: 1. Press MENU, then press x or • until the PICTURE menu appears.

  • Page 34: Watching Video Input

    Watching video input You can use the TV/VIDEO button on the remote or on the TV to view a signal coming from other devices, such as VCRs or video disc players that may be connected to your TV. Select VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, or ColorStream depending on which input jacks are used for connecting the devices.

  • Page 35: 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 36: Setting The Timer (Sleep Timer)

    Setting the timer (sleep timer) You can set the TV so it turns off automatically. To set the timer: 1. Press MENU, then press x or • until CUSTOM menu appears. 2. Press z or y to highlight TIMER. 3. 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).

  • Page 37: 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 38: Using The Surround Sound Feature

    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 sound feature: 1.

  • Page 39: 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. 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 33 34 35 AUD O STEREO...

  • Page 40: 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 AUDIO menu appears. 2.

  • Page 41: Selecting The Audio Out Sound

    Selecting the Audio OUT sound This feature allows you to select the sound sources (MAIN and PIP) output from the Audio OUT jacks. This is useful when amplifying or recording the PIP sound with the external equipments while hearing the sound of the main picture with the built-in speakers.

  • Page 42: Selecting The Background Of The Menu Display

    Selecting the background of the menu display You can change the background of the menu display by selecting from two preset types: shaded and solid (gray). To select the background: 1. Press MENU, then press x or • until the CUSTOM menu appears.

  • Page 43: Understanding The Auto Power Off Feature

    Understanding the auto power off feature 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.

  • Page 44: Appendix

    Appendix Specifications Television System Channel Coverage Power Source Power Consumption Audio Power Speaker Type Video/Audio Terminals Dimensions Mass Supplied Accessories Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. NTSC standard VHF: 2 through 13 UHF: 14 through 69 Cable TV: Mid band (A-8 through A-1, A through I) Super band (J through W) Hyper band (AA through ZZ, AAA, BBB) Ultra band (65 through 94, 100 through 125)

  • Page 45: 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 46: 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 47: Index

    Index A/V receiver connection ... 10 Antenna cables ... 5 Audio cables ... 5 AUDIO OUT sound, selecting ... 41 Audio system connection ... 9 Auto power off ... 43 Back of the TV ... 4 BACKGROUND selection ... 42 Cable box connection ...
  • Page 48 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) 591-8377 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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