TV on a soft floor, make sure that the floor is not damaged by the weight of the TV. Use this TV with the Toshiba stand listed in the Specifications section on page 52 only. Use with other stands may result in instability, causing possible injury or death.
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 VCR ... 6 Connecting a DVD player or satellite receiver and a VCR ...
Congratulations! You have purchased one of the finest projection TVs 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 43HX71 and 53HX71. Before you start reading, check your model number by looking at the rear of the Instructions in this manual are based on 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 antenna or cable converter box.
Connecting a cable converter box This connection allows you to watch basic and premium cable channels. To use the TV’s features, select ANT-1. To view premium channels, select ANT-2, tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel is vacant in your area), and use the converter box to change channels.
Connecting a DVD player or satellite receiver and a VCR This connection allows you to watch DVD/satellite, VCR, and TV programs, and record one TV channel while watching another channel. You will need: • one coaxial cable • two pairs of audio cables (one single and one pair of audio cables for a mono VCR) •...
DVD and TV programs. You can record from one source while watching a program from another source. Your TV has ColorStream component video inputs. Connecting your TV to a ColorStream-compatible DVD player (such as a Toshiba ColorStream-equipped DVD player) can greatly enhance picture quality and realism.
Connecting a DTV receiver/set-top box (with or without component video) and a VCR This connection allows you to watch DTV (digital TV broadcast), VCR, and TV programs, and record DTV and TV programs. You can record from one source while watching a program from another source.
Connecting two VCRs This connection allows you to record (dub/edit) from one VCR to another VCR while watching a videotape. You can also record from one TV channel while watching another TV channel. You will need: • one coaxial cable •...
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, and turn off the built-in speakers (see “Turning off the built-in speakers” on page 50).
Using the remote control Preparing the remote control for use Your Toshiba TV remote control has one dedicated TV mode and five universal modes: VCR, Cable/SAT, DVD, Audio1, and Audio2. The target devices and default devices being programmed for each mode...
Remote Control functional key chart Toshiba TV Cable Key Label (TV) (CBL/SAT) (CBL/SAT) LIGHT Lights the remote key, and toggles between enabled and disabled Illumination mode. SLEEP Sleep timer --- POWER Power Power 1/MOVIE Digit 1 Digit 1 2/SPORTS Digit 2...
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Toshiba TV Cable Key Label (TV) (CBL/SAT) (CBL/SAT) TV/VCR Bypass A/B AM/FM DISC --- STOP PIP CH PIP channel up/down PIP on/off MULTI Strobe STILL PIP Still SWAP PIP Swap LOCATE PIP Locate SOURCE PIP Source Notes: • “---” will send nothing.
Programming the remote control for use with your audio/video devices Device code setup 1. Refer to the Device code table on pages 17 – 20 to find the code for the brand of your device. If more than one number is listed, try each one separately until you find the one that works.
Verifying the device code (990) Use this feature to verify the codes for your other devices. The number of blinks after pressing the 1, 2, 3, and 4 buttons is the 4- digit code set up for that mode. For example, to verify the device code of the VCR: 1.
Learning about the remote control The buttons used for operating the TV only are described here. For a complete list of the remote control’s functions, see the “Remote Control functional key chart” on pages 13 –14. turns the TV on and off POWER allows access to the automatic TV shut-off function (page 46) SLEEP...
15 seconds; the other 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. 43HX71 MENU yzx • 53HX71 MENU yzx • STEREO...
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 33 34 35 Pressing INPUT on the remote control Pressing TV/VIDEO on the TV displays the current signal source changes the current signal source (press INPUT again or 0-6 to change) 43HX71 MENU MENU yzx • 53HX71 MENU MENU yzx •...
Adding channels to the TV’s memory When you press Channel y or z, your TV will stop only on the channels stored in the TV’s channel memory. Follow the steps below and on the next page to program all active channels into the TV’s memory.
Press the Channel Number buttons (0–9 and 100). For channels 100 and higher, press the 100 button, and then the next two numbers. For example, to select channel 125, press 100, 2, 5. 43HX71 TV front panel MENU EXIT TV/VIDEO TOUCH FOCUS MENU yzx •...
SPORTS FLESH TONE C I NEMA MODE F I LM / V I DEO COLOR COOL TEMPERATURE CONVERGENCE SAVE NEW PREFERENCE 43HX71 MENU MENU yzx • 53HX71 MENU MENU yzx • H orizontal Vert ical TV front panel EXIT TV/VIDEO TOUCH FOCUS...
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3. Press x or • to display the Center Convergence menu. BLUE T O A D J U S T ENTER T O S E L E C T C O L O R EX I T TO SELECT POS I T I ON If you see separate red, blue, or green crossed lines (or red or blue shadows next to white lines), you need to adjust the convergence.
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 or video mode you want to view. 2.
To clear a favorite channel: 1. Press MENU, and 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. CUSTOM T I MER 0 0 0...
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4. Press the Channel Number buttons to select a channel you want to label. CUSTOM T I MER 0 0 0 FAVOR I FAVOR I CH L A B E L I NG I NPUT I DEO LABEL LABEL BACKGROUND CLEAR 5.
Viewing the wide-screen picture formats You can view programs that have the conventional TV picture format (4:3 aspect ratio) and the wide-screen format (16:9 aspect ratio). This feature is available for 1080i digital broadcasts and 480p/480i DVD signals connected to the ColorStream HD1 and HD2 jacks. Selecting the image shape 1.
Watching PIP/double-window The PIP/double-window feature allows you to watch two pictures at the same time. The sub-picture can be a TV broadcast or come from an external source, such as a VCR. To display a TV broadcast as a sub-picture: 1.
Switching the main and sub-pictures Press SWAP while you are using the PIP feature to switch the main and sub-pictures. The main and sub-pictures will switch each time you press the SWAP button. PIP mode Double-window mode Changing the position of the small picture Press LOCATE repeatedly while you are watching a small picture.
Using the multi-window feature The multi-window feature provides two functions. One is the Favorite that scans the channels programmed in the TV memory by the FAVORITE CH function (9-picture multi-search) and the other is the Strobe, which is convenient when watching a quickly moving picture such as a sports program.
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, and then press x or • until the LOCKS menu appears.
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.
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 MPAA RATING menu. LOCKS MPAA RAT I NG NC1 7...
Unlocking programs temporarily 1. If you try to watch a TV program that exceeds the rating limits you set, the TV enters into the program lock mode. TH I S PROGRAM HAS BEEN BLOCKED ! EXCEEDS SET L I I TS PUSH MUTE TO ENTER CABLE 2.
To unlock channels: 1. From the LOCKS menu, select CH LOCK. 2. Press x or • to display the CH LOCK menu. 3. P r e s s y z x • 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 ENABLE...
I DEO FRONT RANEL LOCK NEW P I N CODE – – – – 3. Press ENTER. The new PIN code is now active. 43HX71 TV front panel MENU EXIT TV/VIDEO TOUCH FOCUS Buttons to be locked 53HX71 TV/VIDEO TOUCH FOCUS...
To save your new picture quality settings, you must select SAVE NEW PREFERENCE (see page 42) before closing the Picture menu or the TV will return to the previous picture mode. 43HX71 TV front panel MENU EXIT TV/VIDEO TOUCH FOCUS MENU yzx •...
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, and then press x or • until the PICTURE menu appears.
Selecting the cinema mode When you view a DVD movie (3-2 pulldown processed) from a DVD player connected to the ColorStream (component video) inputs on the TV, smoother and more natural motion can be obtained by setting the CINEMA MODE to FILM (auto). To select the cinema mode: 1.
Using the closed caption feature The closed caption feature has two options: • Captions—An on-screen display of the dialogue, narration, and sound effects of TV programs and videos that are closed captioned (usually marked as “CC” in TV listings). • Text—An on-screen display of information not related to the current program, such as weather or stock data (when provided by individual stations).
Setting the sleep timer To set the sleep timer to turn the TV off automatically: 1. Press SLEEP to set the length of time until the TV turns off. T I MER Every time you press the button, the time will increase by 10 minutes, up to 180 minutes.
3. Press x or • to highlight SAP. You will hear the station’s second audio program (if available) from the speakers, while viewing the original program’s picture (see note at right). MENU yzx • MUTE RECALL 43HX71 TV front panel MENU EXIT TV/VIDEO TOUCH FOCUS MENU yzx • 53HX71...
Using the WOW™ surround sound feature The WOW™ surround sound feature expands the audio listening field wider and deeper to create exceptional sound quality from the TV’s speakers. WOW consists of the three features: SRS 3D, FOCUS and TruBass, being turned on. The feature uses stereo signals from a TV broadcast or video input.
Resetting audio adjustments The RESET function returns the audio adjustments to the following factory settings: Bass ... center (50) Treble ... center (50) Balance ... center (0) To reset the audio adjustments: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the AUDIO menu appears.
Turning off the built-in speakers Use this feature to turn the TV speakers off when you connect an audio system (see “Connecting an audio system” on page 11). To turn off the built-in speakers: 1. Press MENU, then press x or • until AUDIO menu appears. 2.
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, and then press x or • until the CUSTOM menu appears.
43HX71: 207 W (average) 53HX71: 204 W (average) Audio Power 15 W + 15 W Speaker Type 43HX71: Two 4-3/4 inches (12 cm) round 53HX71: Two 6-5/16 inches (16 cm) round Video/Audio Terminals S-VIDEO INPUT Y : 1 V(p-p), 75 ohm, negative sync.
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 picture, sound OK Poor reception of broadcast channels Cannot receive above channel 13 Black box appears on the screen Unable to select a certain channel...
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.
Index A/V receiver connection ... 11 ANT 1/2 ... 23 Antenna cables ... 5 Audio cables ... 5 AUDIO OUT sound, selecting ... 50 Audio system connection ... 11 Auto convergence ... 26 Auto power off ...51 BACKGROUND selection ...51 Back of the TV ...
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