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WNER'S
ANUAL
Projection Television
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
50A10
Serial number:
TOSHIBA CORPORATION, 2000
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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: 50A10 50A10...
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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 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. Instructions in this manual are based on using the remote control. You can also use the controls on the TV if they have the same name as those on the remote control. -
Page 5: Connecting Your Tv
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. -
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’s 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: Using The Remote Control
The remote control will operate your TV, 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 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
Programming the remote control for use with a VCR or a cable 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 brands of VCRs and cable TV converters as well. -
Page 12: Vcr Code Table
TECHNICS MITSUBISHI 059, 061, 046, 051, TEKNIKA 142, 013, 020, 045 TELEFUNKEN 034, 040 THOMAS MULTITECH 024, 034 012, 023, 043, 048 TOSHIBA NORDMENDE OPTONICA 053, 054 ORION TOTEVISION PANASONIC 070, 140, 201, 031 UNITECH PENTAX 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 MEMOREX VIEWSTAR MOVIE TIME... -
Page 14: Learning About The Remote Control
Learning about the remote control displays the AUDIO menu (page 36) turns the TV on and off POWER controls the TV controls the cable TV converter (page 11) CABLE controls the VCR (page 10) displays the CUSTOM menu to set the sleep timer (page 35) TIMER allow direct access to channels (page 18) Channel Numbers [0–9,100]... -
Page 15: Setting Up Your Tv
Setting up your TV Learning about the menu system After you have installed the batteries and programmed the remote control, you will need to set some preferences on the TV using the menu. You can access the menu using the buttons on your TV or 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. 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 17: Adding Channels To The Tv's Memory
Adding channels to the TV’s memory When you press Channel y or z, your TV will stop only on channels that are stored in the TV’s channel memory. Note: To tune the TV to a channel not programmed in the channel memory, use the Channel Number buttons on the remote control. -
Page 18: Adding And Erasing Channels Manually
Adding and erasing channels manually After you have automatically programmed the channels into the channel memory, you can manually add or erase specific channels. To add or erase channels: 1. Select the channel you want to add or erase. If you are adding a channel, you must select the channel using the Channel Number buttons. - Page 19 3. Press x or • to display the center CONVERGENCE 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 BLUE ENTER TO SELECT COLOR...
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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 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 22 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...
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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 comes 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 The Locks Menu
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 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 26: 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 27: Mpaa Rating
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. 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 28: 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 29: 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 30: Adjusting The Picture
Adjusting the picture 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 Picture Quality sports bright and dynamic picture (factory setting) standard standard picture setting movie movie-like picture setting preference... -
Page 31: Saving New Preference
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 menu appears. 2. -
Page 32: 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. Mode Picture Quality cool blueish medium neutral warm reddish To select the color temperature: 1. Press MENU, then press x or • until the PICTURE menu appears. -
Page 33: Watching Video Input
Watching video input You can use the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control or TV to view a signal coming from other devices connected to your TV, such as VCRs or videodisc players. Select VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, or ColorStream, depending on which input jacks are used for connecting the devices. -
Page 34: Using The Closed Caption Feature
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 programs and videos that are closed-captioned (usually identified in your local TV listing as “CC”). • Text—An on-screen display of information not related to the program, such as weather or stock reports (if available in your area). -
Page 35: Setting The Timer (Sleep Timer)
Setting the timer (sleep timer) You can set the TV so it turns off automatically. To set the off-timer: 1. Press TIMER (or MENU then yz) to display the CUSTOM menu. TIMER will be highlighted. 2. After the number position starts to blink, repeatedly press TIMER to enter the length of time until the TV turns off automatically (in 10-minute increments to a maximum of 180). -
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 corner. To restore the sound, press MUTE again. When you press the MUTE button, the Closed Caption feature is automatically activated. -
Page 37: 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 38: Adjusting The Sound Quality
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 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 39: Using The Sub-Bass System (Sbs)
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. -
Page 40: Selecting The Audio Out Sound
Selecting the Audio OUT sound This feature allows you to select the sound source (MAIN or PIP) that is output from the Audio OUT jacks. This is useful when amplifying or recording the PIP sound with the external equipment while hearing the sound of the main picture through the built-in speakers. -
Page 41: Viewing The Demonstration Mode
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 power off feature The TV will automatically turn itself off after approximately 15 minutes if it is tuned to a vacant channel or a station that completes... -
Page 42: 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 43: 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 44: 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 45: Index
Index Antenna cables ... 5 Audio cables ... 5 AUDIO OUT sound, selecting ... 40 Audio system connection ... 9 Auto power off ...41 Back of the TV ... 4 BACKGROUND selection ...40 Cable converter box connection ... 6 Camcorder connection ... 9 C. - Page 46 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...