Dear Customer, Child Safety Thank you for purchasing this ToshibaTV. This manual will help you use the many exciting features of your new TV. Before operating the TV, please read this manual It MakesADifference completely, and keep it nearby for future reference. Where Your TVStands Safety Precautions Congratulations on your purchase! As you enjoy...
Installation,Care, and Service Important Safety Instructions Installation 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions ..Follow these recommendations and precautions and heed all 3) Heed all warnings. warnings when installing your TV: 4) Follow all instructions. 16) Never modify this equipment. Changes or modifications may void: a) the warranty, and b) the user's authority to operate this equipment under the rules of the Federal 5) Do not use this apparatus...
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If these sounds become frequent_ _'_1 conductors or continuous, unplug the power cord and contact a Toshiba Authorized Service Center. Electric service equipment \ 33) Possible Adverse Effects on TV Picture Tube: If a fixed Power service grotJnd[n electrodesystem (NECArt 250 Part H)
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Web site (,www.toshiba.com/tacp in the U.S.A. in an area where it may be exposed to foreign objects or or www.toshiba.ca in Canada). If you do not have access abuse (for example, areas where children may be playing, to the Internet, call 1-800-631-3811 in the U.S.A.
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Important Safety Information ......2-5 Using the auto aspect feature ........Introduction ..............Selecting the cinema mode ........Welcome to _lbshiha ............Using the POP double-window f_ature ......Switching the main and POP pictures ..... Exploring your new TV ........... Freezing the POP picture ........
Note regarding on the market. The goal of this manual is to guide you through QuickConnectGuide setting up and operating your Toshiba TV as quickly as possible. This manual applies to models 46HX83, 51HX83, 57HX83, and TheQuick Connect Guide 65HX83. Before you start reading, check the model number on the...
S-video cable • Component video cables come in sets of three (color-coded red, green and blue) and are fioruse with video equipment that has component video. (ColorStream + is Toshiba's brand of component video.) Componentvideo cables (red/green/blue • DVI-D digital double-link cable is for use with video equipment that has a DVI-D digital double-link connector (see page 15).
Connecting a cable converter box Note: This connection allows you to watch basic and premium cable Wherl you use a converterbox withyour 7V, channels. the remote eootrol will not operate some To watch basic cable and use the TV's features, select ANT-1. To view features,such asprogramm/og your favonte premium channels, select ANT-2, tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 ebannels,label/og channels,and beking...
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Connecting a DVD player or satellite receiver without component video and a VCR Note." This connection allows you to watch DVD/satellite, VCR, and TV For the highesgposs:blepicture quality from a programs, and record one TV channel while watching another channel. DVD p/ayer/sate/htereceiver without component v:deoor DVI/HDCP, use an You will need:...
TVand DVD Your TV has ColorStream _ (component video) inputs. Connecting a player DVD player with component video outputs (such as a Toshiba DVD Youcarl connect component video cables player with ColorStream('9 can greatly enhance picture quality and from the DVD player to either Color_tf_afr) realism.
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Connecting a DTV receiver/set-top box with component video and a VCR Note." This connection allows you to watch DTV (digital TV), VCR, and For the highes_poss/blepicture quality,use TV programs, and record DTV and TV programs. component video cables Cota DVI D &gita/ Your TV has ColorStream (component video) inputs.
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 •...
Connecting a device to the DVI/HDCP input Note: The DV1/HDCP _ input on your TV is designed to accept HDCP DVI/HDCP Digital VisualIoterface/ program material in digital form from E1A/CEA-861-compliant High bandwidth Digital Content Protection consumer electronic devices, such as a set-top box or DVD player 2 EIA/CEA 861 compliance covers the with a DV1-D...
(Youalso can po/ot the remotely operate (through the TV) many infrared remote-controlled device'srernote control agthe TVto operate devices (such as a Toshiba VCR or DVD player) enclosed within the device,btlgyod also wff/need to use the an entertainment center or similar cabinet. Without the TheaterLink...
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, Amplifier turn off the built-in speakers (see "Turning off the built-in...
Using the remote control Note: Preparing the remote control for use Allhough your new TV'Sremote control Your Toshiba TV remote control has one dedicated TV mode and five includescodes for many devices,it may not multi-brand modes: CABLE/SAT, VCR, DVD, AUD101, include codes for some or all of the features AUDIO2.
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Remote control device mode functions Remote Remote control button functions lbr selected device mode control _lbshiba TV Cable Satellite DVD/LD Receiver CD/MI) Cassete button (TV) (CBL/SAT) (CBL/SAT) (AUDIO) (AUDIO) (VCR) LIGHT Lights the remote key, and toggles be/ween enabled and disabled illumination mode.
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Remote control button functions for selected device mode Remote CD/MD control _lbshibaTV DVD/LD Receiver Cassete Cable Satellite (VCR) (AUDIO) (AUDIO) button (TV) (CBL/SAT) (CBL/SAT) Play PLAY VCR_ VCR_ VCR_ Play Play Play Fast FWD Fast FWD Fast FWD VCR _ VCR _ Fast FWD VCR_...
Programming the remote control for use with your audio/video devices Device code setup Note: 1. Refer to the multi-brand remote control device code table on • A/thoughyournew TV'sten?ore control pages 22-23 to find the code for the brand of your device. includes codesfor many devices,it may not If more than one code is listed, try each one separately until you include codesfor some or all of the...
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Using the volume lock feature C8OOO} For the TV, CABLE/SAT, VCR, and DVD modes, the w_lume controls (VOL AT and MUTE) can be programmed (locke& to the selected device mode. This feature does not apply to the AUD101/2 modes. Number For example, to lock the volume controls to always iump to the MODE CABLE/SAT mode:...
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 "Remote control device mode functions" on pages 18 -19. POWER turns the TV on and off SLEEP accesses the automatic TV shut-off function (page 60) LIGHT The first press of the LIGHT button lights the keypad and turns on the Illumination mode.
Setting up your TV Learning about the menu system Note regarding After you have installed the batteries and programmed the remote QuickConnect Guide control, you will need to set some preferences on theTV using die menu system. You can access the menu system using the buttons on The Quick Connect Guide your TV or remote control.
Using the Quick Connect Guide Note: The Quick Connect Guide automatically starts the first time the TV Tostop the Ouiek ConneegGuide,press EXIT is turned on. This feature provides on-screen instructions to guide you or turn off the TI_ through initial setup of your TV. To manually access the Quick Connect Guide: 1.
Changing the on-screen display language TV front panel 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: l. Press MENU, and then press • or • until the SET UP menu appears.
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Adding channels to the channel memory Note: When you press Channel • or • on the TV or remote control, your To tune the TV to a channel nogprogrammed TV will stop only on the channels stored in the TV's channel /n the channel memory, you must use the memory.
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Adding and erasing channels manually TV front panel After you have programmed the channels automatically, you can manually add or erase specific channels in the channel memory. To add or erase channels: l. Select the channel you want to add or erase. If you are adding channel, you must select the channel using the Channel...
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4. Press iI_' to select the input terminals the device is connected to. Press ENTER to continue. 5. Press l!P'• • to select the category of the device. Press ENTER to continue. 6. Press AY• • to select the brand of the device.
" If the device responds to the code, press • • to select "YES." • If the device does not respond to the code, press • • to select "NO." _r,_ut [WDEO I] d_v_o_ IVCRI code [O04S] Press ENTER to continue. TEaT _/_O QSELECT...
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. -- Channel Number To change to the next programmed channeh...
Manually adjusting the color convergence To check and adjust the color convergence manually: 1. Press MENU, and then press • or • until the PICTURE menu appears. Number 2. Press • or • to highlight CONVER(.;ENCE (illustrated below left). 3. Press • or • to display the Center Convergence menu (illustrated below right).
Using the TV's features Adjusting the channel settings Switching between two channels using Channel Return The Chamlel Return feature allows you to switch between two channels without entering an actual channel number each time. Channel 1. Select the first channel (or video mode) you want to view. Number 2.
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Notes: Press • or • to display the FAVORITE CH1 menu, for example. • TheFAVAT buttonsoperateas CH INPUT will be highlighted. MENU_,V buttonswhena menuis on_ereeR • Thefavoritechannel f eature isnotavaffable _CUSTOM /oANT2mode TIMER O0hOOm SLEEP 0hO0m FAVORITE LABELING VIDEO LABEL •...
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: ovo_ :C,o @ ® @ --Channel ..
5. Press • to highlight CLEAR. 6. Press "q or • to erase the oosto_ 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.
Theater Wide I Note: • The picture is non-uniformly enlarged--the center of the picture Youalso can select the picture size using the remains close to its true proportion, but the left and right edges are stretched wider to fill the screen. menu system Select PICTURESIZE in the THEATERmenu FOCUS...
Scrolling the Theater Wide picture (Theater Wide 2 and 3 only) 1. Press PIC SIZE to select the Theater \Vide 2 or 3 mode. 2. Press MENU, and then press • or • until THEATER menu appears. 3. Press • or • to highlight PICTURE SCROLL.
Using the AUTO ASPECT feature (480i signals only) When the AUTO ASPECT feature is set to ON and theTV receives a Note: TheAUTOASPECT feature is not available 480i signal, the picture size is automatically selected (as described in when viewingantenna (cable) or DVI input the following table).
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Note: Using the POP double-window feature • Youeannog accessPOP features when The POP (picture-out-picture) feature splits the screen into a double wewingDVI /opu[ window that allows you to watch two programs at the same time. The • Youcannot display the ANT2 signal source POP program can come from a TV broadcast or an external source, /o the POP window such as a VCR.
Switching the main and POP pictures Press SWAP while you the P()P feature to switch the main are using and POP pictures. 8L_,_ 8KIpCgl _ARGN -- FREEZE Freezing the POP picture -- SWAP 1. Press FREEZE while the POP is not on the screen. The POP window will appear with a still picture.
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POP double-window aspect ratio Note: The POP double-window feature displays each picture according to TheAUTO ASPECT feature Cpage43) does its input signal aspect ratio, as illustrated below. not operate in POP double window mode 480i 480i 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 "...
Using the LOCKS menu Note: The LOCKS menu includes the V-CHIP, CH LOCK, VIDE() LOCK, and NEW PIN CODE functions. You can use these The V Chip funcdon Jsavaffab/efor the LZS_ V Chipsystem on_ The Cana&an ¼Chip functions after entering the correct PIN code. systemis not supporte_ Entering the PIN code 1.
Using the V-CHIP menu Note: Some TV programs and movies include signals that classify the The ¼Chip function Jsavaffab/efor the LZS content of the program (violence, sex, dialog, language). The V-CHIP ¼Chip systemonly TheCana&an ¼Chip feature in this TV detects the signals and blocks the programs systemis not supported_ according to your selections.
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MPAA RATING (Independent rating system for movies) LOCKS menu 1. From the LOCKS menu, select MPAA RATING. 2. Press • or _ to display the MPAA RATING menu, then press • or • to highlight MPAA RATING. LOCKS 3. Press • or _ to display the MPAA RATING menu. CHIP LOCK V_ DEO...
Unlocking programs temporarily If you try to watch a TV program that exceeds the rating limits you NOTICE OF POSSIBLE ADVERSE set, the TV enters program lock mode. After 4 seconds, the TV starts EFFECTS ON TV PICTURE TUBE the favorite channel search function (see page 47). You can either unlock the program temporarily or select a non-locked program to Avoid displaying stationary imageson watch.
To unlock individual channels: 1. From the LOCKS menu, select CH LOCK. 2. Press • or • to display the CH LOCK menu. 3. Press A!!'• • to highlight the channel you want to unlock, then press ENTER. LOCKS _LOCKS V_H]P ENABLE BLOCKING...
Using the game timer Note: You can use the game timer to set a time limit for playing a video game • When one ntinute Jsleft on the game _ffner, (30-120 minutes). When the game timer is activated, the TV enters VIDEO LOCK mode and locks out the input source for the video the message "1minute remam/ng"...
Adjusting the picture Selecting the picture mode Note." ffyouselectoneof the factory setp/cture You can select your desired picture type from four picture modes: modes(SPORTS, STANDARDS, or MOVIE) Sports, Standard, Movie, and Preference. andthenchange a picturequalWseZting (for example, increase the contrast), thepicture modeautomaOcally changes to Sports Bright and dynamic picture (factory setting)
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Note: Using CableClear DNR (digital noise reduction) TheCab/eC/earDNR feature is hogavai/ab/e This feature allows you to reduce visible interference in your TV in DVI mode Cwillbe segto OFF) 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.
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: l. Press MENU, and then press • or • until the PICTURE menu appears.
Selecting the video input source Note: Press INPUT on the remote control or TV/VIDEO on the TV to view a • When Co/orStreamHD 1or HD 2 is signal from another device connected to your TV, such as a VCR or selected, the video OUTjack doesnot video disc player (see illustrations below).
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"). • 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 ON timer To set the ON timer to turn on the TV automatically: SLEEP 1. Press MENU, and then press "q or • until the CUSTOM menu POWER appears. 2. Press • or • to highlight ON. Number 3.
Setting the clock To set the clock: Note : 1. Press MENU, and then press • or _" until the SET UP menu ff the TV'spower source Jsinterrupted [ff_e appears. power cord is unplugged or a power faffure 2. Press • or • to highlight CLOCK SET. occurs), the cluck must be reset 3.
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.
Using the WOW surround sound feature WOW is a special combination of SRS Labs audio technologies that ®®@ creates a thrilling surround sound experience with deep, rich bass from stereo sound sources. Your TV's audio will sound fuller, richer, :..o®® and wider.
Resetting adjustments your audio The RESET function returns your audio adjustments to the Gllowing factory settings: Bass ....center (50) Treble ....center (50) Balance .... center (0) To reset your audio adjustments: MENU 1. Press MENU, and then press • or • until the AUDIO menu appears.
Turning off the built-in speakers Note: Use this feature to turn offthe TV speakers when you connect an Make sure the volume centre/of your audio audio system (see "Connecting an audio system" on page 16). ampl/her is set to a moderate listeninglevel To turn off the built-in speakers: 1.
Selecting the background of the menu display You can change the background of the menu display by selecting from :i?io Q®@ two preset types: shaded and solid (gray). To select the background: ..®®® 1. Press MENU, and then press •...
Appendix Specifications Design and subject to change without notice. specifications Television System NTSC standard TheaterLink OUT: 3 V(p-p), 10 k ohm Dimensions Channel Coverage VHF: 2 through 13 46HX83: Width 43-318 inches (1102 mm) UHF: 14 through 69 40-1/2 inches (1029 mm) Height Cable TV: Mid band (A-8 through A-l, A through i) Depth...
Troubleshooting Before calling a service technician, please check the following table for a possible cause of the problem and some solutions. Problem Solution TV will not turn on • Make sure the power cord is plugged in, then press POWER. •...
Limited United States Warranty for 27" FST PURE _ and All Larger Television Models Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc ("TACP"} and Toshiba systems are not covered by these warranties Reception Hawaii, Inc ("THI"} make the following limited warranties to problems caused by inadequate antenna systems are your...
Canada CIRCUMSTANCES. (4) Labor service charges for set installation, setup, adjustment FST PURE' is a legistered tlade alk of Toshiba Amelica Col sumer P od icts, Inc of customer controls, and installation or repair of antenna REV MARS2...
Index Picture adjustments COLOR TEMPERATURE ........... ALS (Ambient Light Senso0 ..........FLESH TONE ................. A/V receiver connection ............Picture mode ................. ANT 1!2 ..................Picture quality ............... Antenna cables ................Picture-out-picture (POP) AUDIO OUT sound, selecting ..........FREEZE button ..............Audio system connection ............
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