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WNER'S
Projection Television
46HX83
51HX83
57HX83
65HX83
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:
23565935

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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: 23565935...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba TV. This manual will help you use the many exciting features of your new TV. Before operating the TV, please read this manual completely, and keep it nearby for future reference. Safety Precautions...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with a dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings.
  • Page 4 Care For better performance and safer operation of your TOSHIBA TV, follow these recommendations and precautions: 27) Always sit approximately 10–25 feet away from the TV and as directly in front of it as possible. The picture can appear dull if you sit too far to the left or right of the TV, or if sunlight or room lights reflect on the screen.
  • Page 5 If you do not have the insert, you can download a copy of it from our Web site (www.toshiba.com/tacp in the U.S.A. or www.toshiba.ca in Canada). If you do not have access to the Internet, call 1-800-631-3811 in the U.S.A. or 1-800- 268-3404 in Canada.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Important Safety Information ... 2-5 Introduction ... 7 Welcome to Toshiba ... 7 Exploring your new TV ... 7 Note regarding Quick Connect Guide ... 7 Connecting your TV ... 8 Connecting a VCR ... 8 Connecting a cable converter box ... 9 Connecting a cable converter box and VCR ...

  • Page 7: 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. This manual applies to models 46HX83, 51HX83, 57HX83, and 65HX83.

  • Page 8: Connecting Your Tv

    DVI-D digital double-link cable is for use with video equipment that has a DVI-D digital double-link connector (see page 15). NOTE REGARDING PICTURE QUALITY When connecting video equipment to your Toshiba TV: ● For GOOD picture quality: Use a standard yellow video cable.

  • Page 9: Connecting A Cable Converter Box

    Connecting a cable converter box This connection allows you to watch basic and premium cable channels. To watch basic cable and 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.

  • Page 10: Connecting A Dvd Player Or Satellite Receiver Without Component Video And A Vcr

    Connecting a DVD player or satellite receiver without component video 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: • two coaxial cables (three if satellite receiver is used) •...

  • Page 11: Connecting A Dvd Player With Component Video And A Vcr

    TV programs. You can record one channel while watching another channel. Your TV has ColorStream ® (component video) inputs. Connecting a DVD player with component video outputs (such as a Toshiba DVD ® player with ColorStream ) can greatly enhance picture quality and realism.

  • Page 12: Connecting A Dtv Receiver/Set-Top Box With Component Video And A Vcr

    Connecting a DTV receiver/set-top box with component video and a VCR This connection allows you to watch DTV (digital TV), VCR, and TV programs, and record DTV and TV programs. Your TV has ColorStream (component video) inputs. Connecting a DTV receiver with component video can greatly enhance picture quality and realism.

  • Page 13: Connecting Two Vcrs

    Connecting two VCRs This connection allows you to record (dub/edit) from one VCR to another VCR while watching a videotape. You also can record from one TV channel while watching another TV channel. You will need: • two coaxial cables •...

  • Page 14: Connecting A Device To The Dvi/Hdcp Input

    Connecting a device to the DVI/HDCP input The DVI/HDCP input on your TV is designed to accept HDCP program material in digital form from EIA/CEA-861–compliant consumer electronic devices, such as a set-top box or DVD player with a DVI-D digital single-link output connection. The DVI/HDCP input is designed for best performance with 1080i high-definition video signals.

  • Page 15: Connecting Devices To The Theaterlink (Ir Pass-Through) Out Jack

    The TheaterLink IR (infra-red) pass-through feature allows you to remotely operate (through the TV) many infrared-controlled devices (such as a Toshiba infrared-controlled VCR or DVD player) enclosed within an entertainment center or similar cabinet. Without the TheaterLink connection, the device typically would need to be visible to operate it remotely.

  • Page 16: 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, and turn off the built-in speakers (see “Turning off the built-in speakers” on page 65).

  • Page 17: Using The Remote Control

    Using the remote control Preparing the remote control for use Your Toshiba TV remote control has one dedicated TV mode and five multi-brand modes: VCR, Cable/SAT, DVD, Audio1, and Audio2. The target devices and default devices being programmed for each...

  • Page 18: Remote Control Functional Key Chart

    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 Digit 1 Digit 1 Digit 2 Digit 2...
  • Page 19 Toshiba TV Cable Key Label (TV) (CBL/SAT) (CBL/SAT) TV/VCR AM/FM DISC STOP REC** POP CH POP channel up/down SPLIT POP Split POP DIRECT CH POP Direct ch FREEZE POP Freeze SWAP POP Swap CH SCAN POP Ch scan SOURCE POP Source Notes: •...

  • Page 20: Programming The Remote Control For Use With Your Audio/Video Devices

    Programming the remote control for use with your audio/video devices Device code setup 1. Refer to the multi-brand remote control device code table on pages 22–23 to find the code for the brand of your device. If more than one code is listed, try each one separately until you find the one that works.

  • Page 21: Using The Volume Lock Feature (8000)

    Using the volume lock feature (8000) For the TV, CABLE/SAT, VCR, and DVD modes, the volume controls (VOL yz and MUTE) can be programmed (locked) to the selected device mode. This feature does not apply to the AUDIO1/2 modes. For example, to lock the volume controls to always jump to the CABLE/SAT mode: 1.

  • Page 22: Multi-Brand Remote Control Device Codes

    STARGATE TASHIRO 0106 TELECAPTION TATUNG 0139, 0110, 0111 TELEVIEW TEAC 0139, 0110, 0127, TEXSCAN 0111 TOCOM TECHNICS 0121, 0122, 0123, TOSHIBA 0124 UNIKA TEKNICA 0124, 0127, 0112 UNIVERSAL THOMSON 0179, 0183 VIDEOWAY TOSHIBA 0101, 0146, 0166, VIEWSTAR 0160 ZENITH VECTOR RESEARCH...
  • Page 23 4127, 4128 SANYO MARANTZ 4124 SHARP SONY MCINTOSH 4116 MITSUBISHI 4148 NAKAMICHI 4106, 4117 TEAC ONKYO 4109, 4114 TOSHIBA YAMAHA OPTIMUS 4103, 4127, 4131, 4130 PANASONIC 4119, 4118, 4121 PHILIPS 4123 DVD players Code Brand Code 4105, 4107, 4150 AIWA...

  • Page 24: Learning About The Remote Control

    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 18 –19. turns the TV on and off POWER allows access to the automatic TV shut-off function (page 60) SLEEP...

  • Page 25: 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 system. You can access the menu system using the buttons on your TV or remote control.

  • Page 26: Using The Quick Connect Guide

    Using the Quick Connect Guide The Quick Connect Guide automatically starts the first time the TV is turned on. This feature provides on-screen instructions to guide you through initial setup of your TV. To manually access the Quick Connect Guide: 1.

  • Page 27: 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 display of adjustment menus and messages. To select a language: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the SET UP menu appears.

  • Page 28: Adding Channels To The Tv's Memory

    Adding channels to the TV’s memory When you press Channel y or z on the TV or remote control, 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.

  • Page 29: Adding And Erasing Channels Manually

    Adding and erasing channels manually After you have programmed the channels automatically, you can manually add or erase specific channels in the channel memory. 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 30 ENTER CONT I NUE SELECT e.g. TOSHIBA T h e a t e r L i n k T h e a t e r L i n k P l e a s e s e l e c t t h e b r a n d .

  • Page 31: Accessing The Theaterlink On-Screen Ir Device Control Bar

    10. • If the device responds to the code, press x • to select “YES.” • If the device does not respond to the code, press x • to select “NO.” Press ENTER to continue. 11. • To set up another device or try another code for the same device, select “CONTINUE.”...

  • Page 32: Theaterlink Ir Device Codes

    0003, 0015 Scott Stargate 0015 Sears Starquest 0015 Sharp Supercable 0276 Sherwood Tocom 0012 Sonic Frontiers Torx 0003 Sony Toshiba 0000 Tusa 0015 Soundesign United Artists 0007 Zenith 0000, 0525, 0899 Tascam Teac CD players Technics Victor Brand Code Wards...
  • Page 33 RadioShack Optimus 1023, 0042, 0080, 0181, 0186, 0531, Samsung 0670, 0738, 0801 Sony Panasonic 1518, 0039, 0309, Star Choice 0367 Toshiba Penney 0195 Philips 1089, 1189, 1269, 0189, 0391, 1120 Pioneer 1023, 0014, 0080, Uniden 0150, 0244, 0531, Zenith 0630, 1384...
  • Page 34 Onkyo Teac 0000, 0041 Oritron Technics 0035, 0162 Panasonic Teknika 0035, 0037, 0000 Thomas 0000 Philips Tivo 0618, 0636 Toshiba 0045, 0043, 0845 Pioneer Totevision 0037, 0240 Polk Audio Unitech 0240 Princeton Vector 0045 Proscan Vector Research 0038 Video Concepts...

  • Page 35: Changing Channels

    Changing channels To change to a specific channel (programmed or unprogrammed): 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. To change to the next programmed channel: Press Channel y or z on the TV or remote control.

  • Page 36: Manually Adjusting The Color Convergence

    Manually adjusting the color convergence To check and adjust the color convergence manually: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the PICTURE menu appears. 2. Press y or z to highlight CONVERGENCE (below left). 3. Press x or • to display the Center Convergence menu (below right).

  • Page 37: Using The Tv's Features

    Using the TV’s features Adjusting the channel settings Switching between two channels using Channel Return The Channel Return feature allows you to switch between two channels without entering an actual channel number each time. 1. Select the first channel (or video mode) you want to view. 2.
  • Page 38 3. Press x or • to display the FAVORITE CH1 menu, for example. CH INPUT will be highlighted. 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 00h00m...

  • Page 39: Labeling Channels

    Labeling channels Channel labels appear above the on-screen channel number display each time you turn on the TV, change a channel, or press RECALL. You can choose any four characters to identify a channel. To create channel labels: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the CUSTOM menu appears.

  • Page 40: Selecting The Picture Size

    5. Press z to highlight CLEAR. 6. Press x or • to erase the channel label. 7. Repeat steps 4–6 to erase other channel labels. Viewing the widescreen picture formats You can view programs that have the conventional TV picture format (4:3 aspect ratio) or the widescreen format (16:9 aspect ratio) in a variety of picture sizes.

  • Page 41: Viewing The Wide-Screen Picture Formats

    Theater Wide 1 • The picture is non-uniformly enlarged—the center of the picture remains close to its true proportion, but the left and right edges are stretched wider to fill the screen. Conventional picture on a conventional TV screen Theater Wide 2 •...

  • Page 42: Scrolling The Theater Wide Picture (Theater Wide 2 And 3 Only)

    Scrolling the Theater Wide picture (Theater Wide 2 and 3 only) 1. Press PIC SIZE to select the Theater Wide 2 or 3 mode. 2. Press MENU, and then press x or • until THEATER menu appears. 3. Press y or z to highlight PICTURE SCROLL. 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 THEATER FOCUS...

  • Page 43: Using The Auto Aspect Feature

    Using the AUTO ASPECT feature (480i signals only) When the AUTO ASPECT feature is set to ON and the TV receives a 480i signal, the picture size is automatically selected (as described in the following table). Automatic aspect size Aspect ratio of signal source when AUTO ASPECT is ON) 16:9 Not defined (no ID-1 data)

  • Page 44: Using The Pop Double-Window Feature

    Using the POP double-window feature The POP (picture-out-picture) feature splits the screen into a double window that allows you to watch two programs at the same time. The POP program can come from a TV broadcast or an external source, such as a VCR.

  • Page 45: Switching The Main And Pop Pictures

    Switching the main and POP pictures Press SWAP while you are using the POP feature to switch the main and POP pictures. Freezing the POP picture 1. Press FREEZE while the POP is not on the screen. The POP window will appear with a still picture. 2.

  • Page 46: Pop/Double-Window Aspect Ratio

    POP double-window aspect ratio The POP double-window feature displays each picture according to its input signal aspect ratio, as illustrated below. 480i 480i 480i 480p/720p/1080i Using the programmed channel search function You can use the programmed channel search function to quickly scan your programmed channels (see “Adding channels to TV’s memory ”...

  • Page 47: Using The Favorite Channel Search Function

    Using the favorite channel search function You can use the favorite channel search function to quickly scan your favorite channels (see “Programming your favorite channels” on page 37). 1. Press FAVORITE. The TV automatically enters POP mode, and begins a seven- picture scan of your favorite channels in the POP window.

  • Page 48: 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, and then press x or • until the LOCKS menu appears.

  • Page 49: 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 conrol feature in this TV detects the signals and blocks the programs according to your selections. To use this feature, perform the following setup.

  • Page 50: Mpaa Rating (Independent Rating System For Movies)

    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. 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 51: Unlocking Programs Temporarily

    Unlocking programs temporarily 1. If you try to watch a TV program that exceeds the rating limits you set, the TV enters program lock mode. After 4 seconds, the TV starts the auto favorite channel search function (see page 47). You can either unlock the program temporarily (see steps 2-4) or select a non-locked program to watch.

  • Page 52: Locking Video Inputs

    To unlock individual channels: 1. From the LOCKS menu, select CH LOCK. 2. Press x or • to display the CH LOCK menu. 3. Press yzx • to highlight the channel you want to unlock, then 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 LOCKS V CHI P –...

  • Page 53: Using The Game Timer

    Using the game timer This feature allows you to restrict the time which has chosen the video mode. When the time set up beforehand is passed, the last tuned channel will be selected automatically (The VIDEO LOCK is set to VIDEO). To set the game timer: 1.

  • Page 54: 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. Mode Picture Quality Sports Bright and dynamic picture (factory setting) Standard Standard picture setting (factory setting) Movie Movie-like picture setting (factory setting) Preference Your personal preference*...

  • Page 55: Saving Your New Preferences

    Saving your new preferences 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.

  • Page 56: Using The Cableclear™ Dnr Feature (Digital Noise Reduction)

    Using CableClear™ DNR (digital noise reduction) This feature allows you to reduce visible interference in your TV picture. This is useful when receiving a broadcast with a weak signal (especially a Cable channel) or playing back a video cassette or disc damaged by repeated use.

  • Page 57: 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, and then press x or • until the PICTURE menu appears.

  • Page 58: Selecting The Video Input Source

    Selecting the video input source Press INPUT on the remote control or TV/VIDEO on the TV to view a signal coming from another device connected to your TV, such as a VCR or video disc player (see illustrations below). You can select ANT 1, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, ColorStream HD1, ColorStream HD2, DVI, or ANT 2 depending on which input jacks are used for connecting the devices (see “Connecting your TV”...

  • Page 59: 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 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).

  • Page 60: Setting The On-Timer

    Setting the ON timer To set the ON-timer to turn the TV on automatically: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the CUSTOM menu appears. 2. Press y or z to highlight ON. 3. After the number position starts to blink, press the Number buttons (0-9) to enter the length of time until the TV turns on automatically.

  • Page 61: Setting The Clock

    Setting the clock To set the clock: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the SET UP menu appears. 2. Press y or z to highlight CLOCK SET. 3. After the number position starts to blink, press the Number buttons (0-9) to enter the correct time.

  • Page 62: Adjusting The Sound

    Adjusting the sound Muting the sound Press MUTE to temporarily reduce (1/2 MUTE) or turn off (MUTE) the sound. While the sound is off, the screen will display “1/2 MUTE” or “MUTE” in the lower right corner. Every time you press the button, the mute mode will change in the following order.

  • Page 63: Using The Wow™ Surround Sound Feature

    Using the WOW™ surround sound feature WOW is a special combination of SRS audio technologies that creates a thrilling surround sound experience with deep, rich bass from mono or stereo sound sources. Your audio will sound fuller, richer, and wider. To adjust the WOW feature: 1.

  • Page 64: Resetting Your Audio Adjustments

    Resetting your 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.

  • Page 65: Turning Off The Built-In Speakers

    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 16). To turn off the built-in speakers: 1. Press MENU, then press x or • until AUDIO menu appears. 2.

  • Page 66: Using The Stablesound Feature

    Using the StableSound ® feature When the signal source is changed, the StableSound the highest volume level to prevent extreme changes in volume (for example, to prevent the sudden increase in volume that often happens when a TV program switches to a commercial). ®...

  • Page 67: Viewing The Demo Mode

    Viewing the demo mode The demo mode automatically demonstrates several of your TV’s features. This function is provided for demonstration purposes only. To start the demo: Press and hold MENU on the TV front panel for 4 seconds. To stop the demo: Press RECALL, EXIT, or POWER.

  • Page 68: Appendix

    59-7/8 inches (1521 mm) Depth 26-1/4 inches (667 mm) Mass 46HX83: 165 lbs (74.8 kg) 51HX83: 169 lbs (76.6 kg) 57HX83: 204 lbs (92.5 kg) 65HX83: 240 lbs (109 kg) Supplied Accessories TheaterLink cable Remote Control with two size “AA” alkaline batteries...

  • Page 69: 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 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...

  • Page 70: Limited United States Warranty

    THE TIME WITHIN WHICH AN ACTION MAY BE BROUGHT, OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES; THEREFORE, THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU UNDER SUCH CIRCUMSTANCES. FST PURE ® is a registered trademark of Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc. REV. MAR02...

  • Page 71: Limited Canada Warranty

    MAY BE BROUGHT, OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES; THEREFORE, THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU UNDER SUCH CIRCUMSTANCES. ® FST PURE is a registered trademark of Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc. REV. MAR02...
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  • Page 75: Index

    Index ALS (Ambient Light Sensor) ... 55 A/V receiver connection ... 16 ANT 1/2 ... 27 Antenna cables ... 8 AUDIO OUT sound, selecting ... 65 Audio system connection ... 16 Auto aspect ... 43 Auto convergence ... 35 Auto power off ... 67 BACKGROUND selection ...
  • Page 76 VANCOUVER: 22171 FRASERWOOD WAY, RICHMOND, B.C., V6W 1J5, CANADA – TEL: (604) 303-2500 MANUFACTURED BY ColorStream and StableSound are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc. CableClear, TouchFocus, SurfLock and Theaterlink are trademarks of Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc. PRINTED IN USA (03-05) R...

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