Summary of Contents for Toshiba ColorStream TZ61V61
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:...
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.
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 ...
Congratulations! You have purchased one of the finest projection TV’s 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 TZ50V61, TZ55V61 and TZ61V61.
Connecting your TV If you haven’t 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 cable and premium channels. You should keep your TV selected to ANT-1 so that you can use the TV features. When viewing premium channels, select ANT-2 and tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel is vacant in your area), then use the converter box to change channels.
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: •...
Stereo VCR VIDEO AUDIO From Antenna IN fromt ANT OUT to TV CH 3 CH 4 ANT( 75 ANT-1 S-VIDEO VIDEO ANT-2 MONO AUDIO VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2 Satelite IN 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.
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 Camcorder VIDEO AUDIO Connecting an audio system This connection allows you to use an audio amplifier to adjust the audio level.
Connecting an A/V receiver 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.
With the remote control, you can operate your TV, most VCR models, and 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.
VCR or a cable TV converter This remote control is pre-programmed to operate Toshiba VCRs. To use VCRs or cable converters other than Toshiba models, you must follow the steps below before you operate your remote control. 1. Refer to the “VCR code table” or “Cable TV converter code table”...
Learning about the remote control turns the TV on and off (pages 12 and 37) POWER sets the TV to go off at a set time (page 37) TIMER selects video input source (page 34) TV/VIDEO cycles through programmed channels (page 19) Channel y z switches between TV, Cable and VCR (page 12) TV/CABLE/VCR...
Setting up your TV After you’ve installed the batteries and programmed the remote control, you need to set some preferences on the TV using the menu. You can access the menu with the buttons on your TV or by using the remote control.
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.
Adding channels to the TV’s memory Your TV will stop on specific channels that are stored in the TV’s channel memory when you press Channel y or z. Use the steps below to set all active channels in your area automatically. Programming channels automatically Your TV can automatically detect all active channels and store them in its memory.
Adding and erasing channels manually After you’ve programmed the channels, you can add or erase specific channels. To add or erase channels: 1. Select the channel you want to add or erase using Channel y or z. If adding channels, you must select the channel to add by using the Channel Number buttons.
Page 20
PICTURE AUDIO SET UP PREMIUM PREFERENCE C.CAPTION F L ESH TONE NO I SE REDUCT I ON START CONVERGENCE PUSH PUSH ENTER TO SE L ECT COL OR OTHER PLACE PUSH EXIT To end push EXIT If you see separate colored lines, you have 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 you want to view. 2.
7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 for other channels. To select your favorite channels: To scan your favorite channels in order one by one, press FAV z or y . To scan your favorite channels with a 9-picture multi-window, press FAVORITE. (See page 26 for details.) To clear your favorite channels: 1.
Page 23
4. Press x or • to highlight SET. PICTURE AUDIO SET UP PREMIUM PREFERENCE C.CAPTION CH L ABE L SET / C LE AR Clear CH I NPUT L ABE L - - - - To enter push 0-9 To clear push ENTER To end push EXIT 5.
Watching picture-in-picture (PIP) The picture-in-picture (PIP) feature allows you to watch two pictures at the same time. The smaller picture can be a TV broadcast or come from an external source, such as a VCR. To display a TV broadcast as a small picture: 1.
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.
Using the preview function Press PREVIEW to scan the channels programmed in the TV memory by the CH PROGRAM function. The 6-picture multi-search will start. To cancel the preview function: Press PREVIEW again. Using the favorite function 1. Press FAVORITE to scan the channels programmed in the TV memory by the favorite channel function (page 21).
Using V-CHIP control 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.
Adjusting the V-CHIP menu ENABLE BLOCKING Press x or • to select On or Off. On : To enable your setting (Block) Off : To release your setting (Unblock) Note: The block channel function is not affected with this selection. SET RATING (Setting the movie or TV ratings for your choice) 1.
Adjusting the V-CHIP menu (continued) BLOCKING OPTION Press x or • to display the BLOCKING OPTIONS menu, then press z or y to select item. MPAA UNRATED Press x or • to select On (Block) or Off (Unblock) for unrated programs on MPAA rating system.
Unblocking 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 block mode. TH I S PROGRAM HAS BEEN BLOCKED! TV–PG EXCEEDS SET L I M I TS PUSH MUTE TO ENTER P I N CABLE 2.
Page 31
3. Press z to highlight CH INPUT, then press the Channel Number buttons to enter the channel number. 4. Press ENTER. PICTURE AUDIO SET UP PREMIUM PREFERENCE C.CAPTION V–CH I P BLOCK CHANNEL SET / CLEAR CH I NPUT LOCKED CABLE To enter push 0-9 To set push ENTER...
Adjusting the picture Adjusting the picture quality You can adjust the picture quality to your personal preferences, including the contrast, brightness, color, tint, sharpness, color temperature, picture preference, flesh tone and noise reduction. The qualities you choose will be stored automatically in your TV’s memory so you can recall them at any time.
Adjusting the picture preferences You can select your desired picture type from three preset picture modes: Normal, Theater, and Memory. To select the picture preferences: 1. Press MENU, then press x or • until the PREFERENCE menu appears. 2. Press y or z to highlight PICTURE PREFERENCE. 3.
Resetting your adjustments to the factory settings 1. Press MENU, then press x or • until the SET UP menu appears. 2. Press y or z to highlight RESET. PICTURE AUDIO SET UP PREMIUM PREFERENCE C.CAPTION START CH LOCK PUSH START CH L ABEL PUSH...
Auto power off The TV will automatically turn itself off after approximately 15 minutes if it is tuned to a vacant channel or if a station completes its broadcast for the day and stops broadcasting on that channel. This feature, however, does not work in the VIDEO mode. Displaying XDS information 1.
Using the closed caption feature You have two options with the closed caption feature: captions or text. A caption is a printed version of the dialogue, narration and/or sound effects of a TV program. Text is information not related to the program that appears on half of the TV screen.
Setting the off-timer You can set the TV so it turns off automatically. To set the off-timer: 1. Press TIMER once to select the OFF TIMER. 2. Press two Number buttons (0-9) to enter how long you want the TV to remain on (up to three hours, in 10 minute increments). Enter the numbers after the number position starts to blink.
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-hand corner. To restore the sound, press MUTE again. When you press the MUTE button, you automatically activate the closed caption feature.
Adjusting the sound quality You can change the sound quality of your TV 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. PICTURE AUDIO SET UP...
Using the Sub-Bass System (SBS) The Sub-Bass System allows you to improve 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 SBS menu appears. 2.
Viewing the demonstration mode When you press DEMO, the TV will automatically display a variety of its on-screen menus and special features. This function is provided for demonstration purposes only. • While in TV or VIDEO mode, the Multi-Window features demonstrate.
Cable TV: Mid band (A-8 through A-1, A through I) Power Source 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power Consumption TZ50V61: 178 W (average) TZ55V61: 180 W (average) TZ61V61: 180 W (average) Audio Power 14 W + 14 W Speaker Type Two 6-1/4 inches (16 cm) round Video/Audio Terminals...
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...
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 adding and erasing channels manually ... 19 adding channels to the TV’s memory ... 18 adjusting channel settings ...21 color convergence ... 19 picture preferences ... 33 picture quality ... 32 sound ...39 v-chip menu ... 28 ANT/VIDEO button, using ... 17 antenna input, selecting ...
Page 46
picture-in-picture (PIP) changing the position of the small picture ... 25 freezing the small picture ... 25 main and small pictures, switching ... 25 watching ...24 power, auto off... 35 preview function, using ... 26 programming channels automatically ... 18 favorite channels ...
Page 47
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) 521-5377 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...