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Dear Customer Welcome to the high quality picture world created by the TOSHIBA Projection Color Television. .v,:_ This owner's manual applies to m_.d..els ,'I:PEOG60,. TP55G60/TP55G65 and TP61G60. Th is ma n-_aT _i IFh-_fpy-_6"O-0"s'_'t_ TV's many exciting and useful featu res.
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Table of Contents _---ITH INTRODUCTION Care and Maintenance ..........Installation ..............ADVANCED OPERATION 1o install the TV ............Enhancing the Surround Sound Effe{_ ..... :32 Antenna/Cable "IV Connections ......... To activate the Surround sound function .... :32 -I-o connect- a home antenna ........Operating the Sub-Bass System .......
Care and Maintenance INTRODUCTION Do not stand or climb on the TV. • The TV is dangerous if broken or if it has fallen over. • Be careful when children are present. Do not remove the back cover Do not place containers and never remodel the cabinet with liquids such as drinks or components.
Installation INTRODUCTION Where to install Downward spot lights or fluorescent lights in an Place the TV on the floor or on a sturdy platform. The mounting overhead "Honeycomb" prevent direct surface should be flat and steady. If you install the TV on a soft illumination of the screen.
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Antenna/Cable INTRODUCTION Connections • You can use either an indoor or outdoor antenna to receive VHF and UHF channels. • Channels 2-13 are VHF channels, and channels 14-69 are UHF channels. • We recommend using an outdoor antenna for better picture quality.
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Single antenna cable "IV rea r VHF, UHF or u--- con 'oat'oo 75 ohm coaxial cable (round) Antenna ad a pte-_r ANT( 75_2 ) @, @ 300 ohm twin-lead cable (flat) "_Z_ __ "(t((o)tll (Not supplied) IL_I_III_ ANT-2 Note: You can connect another signal source such as a cable TV system or video game to the ANT-2 terminal.
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Antenna/Cable INTRODUCTION Connections (continued) Generally, the cable TV system can be connected directly to the TV's antenna terminal just like a home antenna. (A-l) Some cable companies, however, offer premium pay channels. Since premium pay channel signals are scrambled, cable TV converter/decoder is generally provided to subscribers by the cable TV company.
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iv" h" Antenna/Cable TV connection via VCR (Simplified method) Antenna ANT( 75_ )_n Q @, Cable TV ANT-2 @A.T @ ® Notes: • Tape playback may often cause the VCR to interrupt the antenna signal to the TV. If you cannot selert a certain channel, try pressing the TV/VCR button on the Remote Control.
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Antenna/Cable INTRODUCTION Connections (continued) Cable with a decoder box • The unscrambled channels are input through the ANT 1 terminal whenever the ANT1/2 menL, or the ANT/VIDEO button on the TV, is in the "ANT 1" position. See page 21. •...
Location of Controls INTRODUCTION • The folllowing describes the functions of each part of the TV and the Remote Co_trc,,I. For details on the use of each control, refer to the page numbers in brackets. Illustrations represent TP55G60. POWER indicator PCWER Remote sensor the door.
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• / • [25] CH RTN [26] EDS [27] MENU 118] ENTER [ 19] PIP CH • [36] • [42] • [42] */•/4/_ [18] RESET [30] - PIP CH • [36] TOSHIBA * You carl light up these buttons pushing LIGHT.
Notes: • After installing new batteries, the Remote Control will set itself to the codes for TOSHIBA TVs and VCRs. If you are using the Remote Control to operate other manufacturer's equipment, you will have 1:o reprogram :hose codes.
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Using the Remote with VOR INTRODUCTION or Cable TV Converter • To control a TOSHIBA VCR, first set the TV/CABLENCR switch to "VCR." The buttons shown below will then control the VCR. The rest of the buttons operate the TV as usual.
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Programming the Remote INTRODUCTION Control • This Remote Control is programmed to operate -I-OSHIBA VCRs. • To operate VCRs (or Cable converters) other than TOSHIBA models, TV/CA BLE/ perform the following procedures before operating. VCR ,;witch Refer to the "VCR code table" (or "Cable TV con verter code: table"...
'NT"°DuoT'°" Programming the Remote Control (continued, • The code numbers listed below were the most recent ones available at the time of priinting. New code numbers may or may not have been added since printing. VCR code table BRAND NAME CODE NUMBER BRAND...
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Quick Reference Menu Guide INTRODUCTION • We recommend that you familiarize yourself with these procedures for using the Menu function. Press iENU to call up an on-screenmenu. )) ) select the menu. PICTURE AUDIO SET UP _ PREMIUM Press < or •...
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iccl C.CAPTION REMOTE PREFERENCE CLOSED REIVIOTE CONTROL COLOR CAPTION INSTRUCTION ._._ Ili[:_Ji=llili TEMPERATUREE_ PICTURE PREFERENCE ® • I_1 '!!_ I _ I!_l,,_l._!_l _1 [] ,q_>) @ ,q_)l,_d [] POWER USED TURN SBS LEVEL "II---" PICTURE PREFERENCE Notes: • Use the ENTER button to activate the function settings in the SI-T UP menu after step 4.
Turning the TV On/Off _GETTING STARTED First set the TV/CABLE/VCR switch on the Press POWER on the Remote Control or the TV. Remote Control to "rv." The picture will appear in a few seconds. 10_'U The following on-screen information will STEREO be displayed for a few seconds.
Press the button until "ANT 1" or '"ANT 2" is displayed in magenta to match the antenna l _ll,> terminal you want to use. Note: This button functions as the ENTER button while the menu is on the screen. STOP SOURCE pLAY PIP I_NCR TOSHIBA...
PROGRAMMING channels in the channel memory. PLEASE WAIT ,;ABLE JV,'VOR REW- When channel programming is complete, the message at the right appears. STIL;L D_L'_CAT SWAP TOSHIBA COMPLETED CABLE Press CHANNEL •/• to make sure channel programming has been done properly.
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Press < or • to select "Erase". The channel will be erased from the memory. MENU To add the channel Press ,I or • to select "Add". •l• l,ql_. channel will be memorized. Repeat steps 1 through 4 for other channels. S]qLL LOCATE _l_Ap TOSHIBA...
(left)" and " • (right)" buttons to STILL LOCATE converge the red or blue line into the green line. When color convergence is correctly TOSHIBA adjusted, you will see two single white I_ED PUSH lines. SELECT COLOR Press EXIT to close the CONVERGENCE...
"rv/VCR , , FF STILL LOCATE_I_AP If you _'annot select certain channels (either TV broadcast or CABLE - channels) TOSHIBA Check to see if the TV/CABLE function is properly set. See page 22. Note: The VOLUME on the -IV function as the menu </>...
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STOP SOURCE PLY'( Using this function, you can watch two channels; alternately. Select the first channel you want to watch. TOSHIBA (Current channel) Select the other channel with the Channel Number buttons. PressCH RTN. The previous channel returns. Each time you press OH RTN, the,TV will...
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Only "EDS ON" will be displayed for about 4 ®®® seconds when you press the EDS button. ®®® To close the EDS display Press EDS again. EDS OFF STOP SOURCE PLAY CKD _) TVNCR RE3N STI_J. LOCATE SWAP .° TOSHIBA...
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Controlling the Picture _BASIC OPERATION To adjust the picture quality You can adjust the picture quality (CONTRAST, BRIGHTNESS, COLOR, TINT, and SHARPNESS) to suit your personal pre':erence. I_,_ I_1_1,_.1._ Press MENU, then press < or _ until the PICTURE menu appears. [XDNTRAST BR I GHTNESS COLOR...
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< or _. to select the mode you want. ®1@ ® T_I./NC R REV# STILL L OOAT_ SWAI TOSHIBA Normal I the picture quality preset at the factory -lheater t M Ovie-like picture setting. _,_emory I the picture quality you set (See page 28.)
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Press RESET, or select RESET in the SET UP menu with • or •, then STILL LO_Z;AT E S_L&P press • or •. The RESET button also performs the following adjustments. TOSHIBA • COLOR TEMPERATURE ......Coot • PICTURE PREFERENCE ..... Normal • NOISE REDUCTION ....... ,... Off RESET...
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Selecting Stereo and SAP BASIC OPERATION . Broadcasts * The MTS (Multi-channel TV Sound) feature allows you to improve your TV viewing with high fidelity stereo sound. MTS also provides for an extra audio channel, SAP (Second Audio Program), used to transmit a second language or other audio information.
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/4I• NOTE: Normally you can leave the MTS function set to "STR" and the SURROUND sound function set to "On". The TV will automatically STOP SOURCE PLAY produce either Surround, stereo or monaural, whichever is broadcast. TVNCR FlEW STILL_II_OCATI_WAP TOSHIBA...
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ST_LL LOCATE SWAP Select "Off" in step 3 above. Note: TOSHIBA The Sub-Bass System signal does not pass through 'the "VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT" jacks. (See page 55.) However, the above on-screen displays will appear when the buttons are pressed.
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Press POWER twice, once to turn the TV off and once to turn it on again. rVNCR ®o@ ® ,_ S_TI LL LOCATE _WAP TOSHIBA "*-4 .a" = To display the time remaining, press TIMER once. The remaining time will be displayed on the screen.
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START PUSH TIMER S_LL LOCATE SWAP To monitor the time TOSHIBA Press RECALL. Note: " If the power source for the, "IV is interrupted (i.e., AC cord unplugged power failure), the clock will have to be reset. (The time display will show...
Watching Picture-in-Picture _,ADVANCED OPERATION • This -IV is capable of displaying two pictures simultaneously. This is called the Picture- in-Picture function. A IV broadcast picture, or a picture from an external source such as a VCR, can be displayed as a small picture. - Note: To display a TV broadcast...
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This damage is not protected by your warranty as it is the result of misuse. If you use your TOSHIBA Television to display still images, it is always advisable to reduce the brightness and contrast settings.
LOCKED STILL LOCATE :SWAP TV:CYAN _> CABLE:BLUE i!_,_'_ -TOSHIBA Press the Number buttons (0-9) to enter a 4-digit code. The numbers you enter IIIcH LOCK will replace the dashes in the display. SET/CLEAR Pick a number that is easy to remember.
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Press ENTER. IIICH LOCK SET/CLEAR PASSWORD LOCKED TV:CYAN CABLE:BLUE ;:o_;,_>_ Repeat steps 6 and 7 for other channels. To unlock channels Select CH LOCK in the SET UP menu, then press -I or _- to select "Clear." IIIcH LOCK PAS:SWORD INPUT LOCKED TV:CYAN...
Labeling Channels _ADVANCED OPERATION • This feature allows you to enter a 4 letter channel identifier of your choice that will appear over the channel number display. The label can be anything you want (for example the station call letters). •...
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Press _ or • to select the first character for the label, then press ENTER. RICH LABEL SETtCLEAR Letters of the alphabet, numbers INPUT other graphic symbols are available lur,.l:]:_ labeling. Each time you press the 'q or • button, the displaye_ character will change in...
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IIIFAvORITE TVAICR REqN STILL LOCATE SWAP TV:CYAN CABLE:BLUE ;;_.._=_. :TOSHIBA Press ENTER. "'_VO_I_E 0. TV:CYAN CABLE:BLUE _i:_0. Repeat steps 5 and 6 for other channels. To select your favorite channels Press FAV • / A. When you want to access all the channels...
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Note: elect FAVORITE CH in the SET UP FAV • / • will function 3nly after you menu. |FAVORITE have programmed your favorite channels. _m£_=_; INPUT TV:CYAN CABLE:BLUE !_._._>_ Press ,t or )" to select "Clear." mFAVORtTE _Bl_i_:1: Clearl INPUT TV:CYAN CABLE:BLUE I_-_:_"0...
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Operating the Closed ADVANCED OPERATION Captioning Feature To view captions Closed captioning is a printed version of the dialogue, narration, and/or sound effects of a TV program. Captions will appear at either the top or bottom of the screen during captioned broadcasts as shown.
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To view text Text is information presented using all of the television screen. It is usually not related to the current program. For example, it could be a listing of closed captioned programs, news, weather information, or stock market reports. Select the desired program.
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"NOISE REDUCTION" is highlighted. STlU. LOCATT4E SWAP ,LMORE FLESH TONE I_ [=] _-;; F--= ;,l=ll]l[B]l I [1] _ II CONVERGENCE . I_ TOSHIBA Press < or • to select "On." To deactivate these functions Select "Off" in step 3 above.
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"ENGLISH" MENU PROGRAM ADD/ERASE TVtCABLE _1" ANT1 TMORE AIT I _Im" +++_ +<:_ "FRENCH" STOP SOURCE PLAY PIP TV/C_BLE _/VCR PROG ADDIEFF ANT1/2 *'_ST_L LOCATE SWAP TMOR TOSHIBA "SPANISH" TV]CABLE _,_J PROGRAMAI_ ,_NAD ] BORRAD_ 1 l 2 L___U _MOI_...
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Connecting External _CONNECTING OTHER EQUIPMENT Equipment Laser Disc Player DVD player Video camera, etc. II I_il Stereo system . Notes: • Refer to the owner's manual of the equipment to be connected as well• • When connecting other equipment to the TV, first turn off all main power switches. •...
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Connecting External CONNECTING OTHER EQUIPMENT' - Equipment (continued) Illustratio]_s represent TP55G60. "IV front Behind the door IN-VIDEO 3_ VIDEO F AUDIO-1 L&4ONO VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT jacks (VIDEO 3) S-VIDEO INPUT jack (VIDEO 3) AUDIO CENTER S-VIDEO INPUT jack (VIDEO 1) CHANNEL IN jack* -[_/rear VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT ja_:ks...
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Connecting External _CONNECTING OTHER EQUIPMENT Equipment (continued) Connect the VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 INPUT jacks on the rear panel of the TV to the video/audio output jacks of the VCR, Laser Disc Player, etc. for playback of video recordings. Antenna 'Cable See pages 9- 10 for details on...
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If y_ou connect a VCR with an S-video jack to the "S-VIDEO" jack on the TV rear, you must also connect the audio cabl_s to the "VIDEO 1 INPUT" AUDIO jacks on the TV rear panel. The S-video cable supplies video signals only. Antenna/Cable See pages 9- 10 for details on Antenna/Cable...
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Connecting External _CONNECTING OTHER EQUIPMENT Equipment (continued) To connect equipment for dubbing/editing Connect the output jacks of the playback VCR to the input jacks (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2 or VIDEO 3) on the TV. Connect the output jacks (VIDEO/AUDIO OUT) on the TV to the input jacks of the recording VCR.
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This'connection allows you to view pictures from a DVD player, an advanced video/audio device. TV rear F)VDplayer ..r_ _ outputs outputs Audio vIDit Vl)EC Audio cable (not supplied) Y/Cr/Cb cable (not supplied) To select the video input source Turn on the TV and the DVD player.
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Connecting External _CONNECTING OTHER EQUIPMENT Equipment (continued) This connection allows you to view pictures from a video camera. --If have a video camera with an S-video jack, connect the S-video cable to the VIDEO 3 S-VIDEO INPUT j_,ck. --If you have a standard video camera,...
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Cormect the VARIABLE AUDIO OUT jacks to the auxiliary input jacks on the stereo amplifier. You can control the audio sigRal going to the audio equipment using the Remote Control for this TV. Stereo amplifier AUX. input VlD50 AUDIO AUDIO AL/_/O]_- "...
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Connecting External _CONNECTING OTHER EQUIPMENT Equipment (continued, • 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.
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Specifications _ADDITIONAL REFERENCE NTSC standard TELEVISION SYSTEM CHANNEL COVERAGE VHF: 2 through UHF: 14 through Cable TV: Mid band (A-8 through A-l, A through Super band (J through Hyper band (AA through ZZ, AAA, BBB) Ultra band (65 through 94, 100 through 125) 120 V AC, 60 Hz POVyI-R SOURCE...
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Before Calling Service _ADDITIONAL REFERENCE Personnel • Before calling service personnel, please check the following chart for the possible cause of the problem you are experiencing.
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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,...
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