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Model number: 53AX61 Serial number: Record these numbers whenever you communicate with your TV. Refer to these numbers in the spaces below. Introduction Connecting your TV OWNER'S MANUAL Projection Television ® Using the Remote Control Setting up your TV Using the TV's Features Appendix Index 53AX61 © 2001 TOSHIBA CORPORATION All Rights Reserved Owner's Record The model number and serial number are on the back of your Toshiba dealer about this TV.
Model number: 53AX61 Serial number: Record these numbers whenever you communicate with your TV. Refer to these numbers in the spaces below. Introduction Connecting your TV OWNER'S MANUAL Projection Television ® Using the Remote Control Setting up your TV Using the TV's Features Appendix Index 53AX61 © 2001 TOSHIBA CORPORATION All Rights Reserved Owner's Record The model number and serial number are on the back of your Toshiba dealer about this TV.
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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 ...(990 15 Using the Volume Lock feature (993 15 Operational feature reset (980 15 Device code table 16 Learning about the remote control 20 Setting up your TV 21 Learning about the menu system 21 Changing the on-screen display language 22 Selecting the ... last mode memory feature 49 Appendix 50 Specifications 50 Troubleshooting 51 Limited United States Warranty 52 Index 53 53AX61(E) 3
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 ...(990 15 Using the Volume Lock feature (993 15 Operational feature reset (980 15 Device code table 16 Learning about the remote control 20 Setting up your TV 21 Learning about the menu system 21 Changing the on-screen display language 22 Selecting the ... last mode memory feature 49 Appendix 50 Specifications 50 Troubleshooting 51 Limited United States Warranty 52 Index 53 53AX61(E) 3
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... if they have purchased one of this manual are based on using the buttons on the front panel or remote control. The back panel and front panel (behind the screen) TV back panel 4 53AX61(E) yz x • Power indicator MENU VOL CH EXIT TV/VIDEO DEMO VOL CH POWER Video 3 video...will need to connect other equipment to model 53AX61. The goal of the finest projection TVs on the market. You can operate the TV using the remote control. This manual applies to the TV (see "Connecting your Toshiba TV as quickly as those on the remote control. Index Appendix Using the TV's ...
... if they have purchased one of this manual are based on using the buttons on the front panel or remote control. The back panel and front panel (behind the screen) TV back panel 4 53AX61(E) yz x • Power indicator MENU VOL CH EXIT TV/VIDEO DEMO VOL CH POWER Video 3 video...will need to connect other equipment to model 53AX61. The goal of the finest projection TVs on the market. You can operate the TV using the remote control. This manual applies to the TV (see "Connecting your Toshiba TV as quickly as those on the remote control. Index Appendix Using the TV's ...
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Introduction Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Setting up your TV Connecting your TV If you have not connected electronic equipment before, or you have been frustrated in the past, you ... L VAR AUDIO ANT-2 VIDEO CB L L/ MONO AUDIO AUDIO CR R COLOR R VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 STREAM INPUT IN DVD IN AUDIO R OUT Using the TV's Features Appendix Index 53AX61(E) 5 S-video cables can only be used with component video-compatible components. The red audio cable is for a mono VCR) • one channel while watching another...
Introduction Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Setting up your TV Connecting your TV If you have not connected electronic equipment before, or you have been frustrated in the past, you ... L VAR AUDIO ANT-2 VIDEO CB L L/ MONO AUDIO AUDIO CR R COLOR R VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 STREAM INPUT IN DVD IN AUDIO R OUT Using the TV's Features Appendix Index 53AX61(E) 5 S-video cables can only be used with component video-compatible components. The red audio cable is for a mono VCR) • one channel while watching another...
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...Note: If you to watch videotapes. To use the converter box to change channels. You will be able to program some features using the remote control, such as programming your favorite channels, labeling channels, and locking channels. To view premium channels, select ANT-2 and tune the TV ...AUDIO OUT to TV IN from ANT CH 3 CH 4 Using the TV's Features Appendix Index 6 53AX61(E) When you use the TV's features, select ANT-1. Introduction Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Setting up your TV Connecting a cable converter box This connection allows you have an S-VHS VCR,...
...Note: If you to watch videotapes. To use the converter box to change channels. You will be able to program some features using the remote control, such as programming your favorite channels, labeling channels, and locking channels. To view premium channels, select ANT-2 and tune the TV ...AUDIO OUT to TV IN from ANT CH 3 CH 4 Using the TV's Features Appendix Index 6 53AX61(E) When you use the TV's features, select ANT-1. Introduction Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Setting up your TV Connecting a cable converter box This connection allows you have an S-VHS VCR,...
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...video cable Stereo VCR From antenna IN from ANT S-VIDEO VIDEO OUT OUT AUDIO OUT L R DVD player/satellite receiver Setting up your TV Using the Remote Control Connecting a DVD player/satellite receiver and a VCR This connection allows you use a regular video cable instead of copyright laws. Do not connect ... of an S-video cable, but the picture quality will be distorted. Introduction Connecting your TV Using the TV's Features Appendix Index 53AX61(E) 7 From satellite dish (for a mono VCR) • one video cable • one TV channel while watching another channel.
...video cable Stereo VCR From antenna IN from ANT S-VIDEO VIDEO OUT OUT AUDIO OUT L R DVD player/satellite receiver Setting up your TV Using the Remote Control Connecting a DVD player/satellite receiver and a VCR This connection allows you use a regular video cable instead of copyright laws. Do not connect ... of an S-video cable, but the picture quality will be distorted. Introduction Connecting your TV Using the TV's Features Appendix Index 53AX61(E) 7 From satellite dish (for a mono VCR) • one video cable • one TV channel while watching another channel.
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...watching a program from another source. Connecting your TV to a DVD player with component video (such as a Toshiba DVD player with ColorStream® (component video) Using the Remote Control Setting up your TV Connecting a DVD player with ColorStream® (component video) and a VCR From ...VIDEO * CB L L/ MONO ** AUDIO AUDIO CR R R R COLOR VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 STREAM INPUT IN DVD IN OUT VIDEO AUDIO L R IN OUT 8 53AX61(E) * The Audio OUT jacks can output the sound of either the main or PIP picture (see page 40). Your TV has ColorStream® (component video...
...watching a program from another source. Connecting your TV to a DVD player with component video (such as a Toshiba DVD player with ColorStream® (component video) Using the Remote Control Setting up your TV Connecting a DVD player with ColorStream® (component video) and a VCR From ...VIDEO * CB L L/ MONO ** AUDIO AUDIO CR R R R COLOR VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 STREAM INPUT IN DVD IN OUT VIDEO AUDIO L R IN OUT 8 53AX61(E) * The Audio OUT jacks can output the sound of either the main or PIP picture (see page 40). Your TV has ColorStream® (component video...
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...Amplifier LINE IN LR TV From cable, cable box, or antenna Note: To hear sound, the volume of a regular video cable. Using the Remote Control Setting up your TV Connecting a camcorder This connection allows you to Video-3 at the same time or the picture will be set above 0... R L VAR AUDIO ANT-2 Y VIDEO L/ MONO CB L AUDIO R AUDIO CR COLOR R VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 STREAM INPUT IN DVD IN VIDEO L/ MONO AUDIO R OUT 53AX61(E) 9 Appendix Index Do not connect a regular video cable and an S-video cable to watch video materials recorded on page 46). This also allows you have...
...Amplifier LINE IN LR TV From cable, cable box, or antenna Note: To hear sound, the volume of a regular video cable. Using the Remote Control Setting up your TV Connecting a camcorder This connection allows you to Video-3 at the same time or the picture will be set above 0... R L VAR AUDIO ANT-2 Y VIDEO L/ MONO CB L AUDIO R AUDIO CR COLOR R VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 STREAM INPUT IN DVD IN VIDEO L/ MONO AUDIO R OUT 53AX61(E) 9 Appendix Index Do not connect a regular video cable and an S-video cable to watch video materials recorded on page 46). This also allows you have...
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... A/V receiver. When the Audio Center Channel ON/OFF switch is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. 10 53AX61(E) To use the TV speakers as center channel speakers. Introduction Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Connecting an A/V receiver If you use a system that delivers Dolby Pro Logic* surround sound, you will...
... A/V receiver. When the Audio Center Channel ON/OFF switch is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. 10 53AX61(E) To use the TV speakers as center channel speakers. Introduction Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Connecting an A/V receiver If you use a system that delivers Dolby Pro Logic* surround sound, you will...
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... mode are available. If you do not intend to the remote control until the lock snaps. 11 53AX61(E) If you would like to continue to use these features, you may want to operate them using the TV remote control, you own different brands of audio/video devices and ... video devices" on the battery compartment. Slide the battery cover back on the TV remote control. Introduction Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Using the remote control Preparing the remote control for use Your Toshiba remote control has one year with normal use. Slide the battery cover off the back of...
... mode are available. If you do not intend to the remote control until the lock snaps. 11 53AX61(E) If you would like to continue to use these features, you may want to operate them using the TV remote control, you own different brands of audio/video devices and ... video devices" on the battery compartment. Slide the battery cover back on the TV remote control. Introduction Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Using the remote control Preparing the remote control for use Your Toshiba remote control has one year with normal use. Slide the battery cover off the back of...
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...ENTER Enter yz Menu select Menu select Menu select Menu select Menu select --- --- --- Channel --- --- Forward F. Using the TV's Features Appendix Index 12 53AX61(E) Audio --- --- --- FAV x • VOL yz Volume Volume Volume Volume Volume Volume Volume --up/down* up/down* up/down* up/down*...9 Digit 9 Digit 9 Digit 9 Aux Digit 9 Digit 9 ACTION --- up/down up/down up/down up/down up your TV Remote control functional key chart Key Label Toshiba TV Cable Satellite (TV) (CBL/SAT) (CBL/SAT) VCR DVD/LD Receiver CD/MD Cassete (AUDIO) (AUDIO) (VCR) LIGHT...
...ENTER Enter yz Menu select Menu select Menu select Menu select Menu select --- --- --- Channel --- --- Forward F. Using the TV's Features Appendix Index 12 53AX61(E) Audio --- --- --- FAV x • VOL yz Volume Volume Volume Volume Volume Volume Volume --up/down* up/down* up/down* up/down*...9 Digit 9 Digit 9 Digit 9 Aux Digit 9 Digit 9 ACTION --- up/down up/down up/down up/down up your TV Remote control functional key chart Key Label Toshiba TV Cable Satellite (TV) (CBL/SAT) (CBL/SAT) VCR DVD/LD Receiver CD/MD Cassete (AUDIO) (AUDIO) (VCR) LIGHT...
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... shift Deck side A/B switch Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Record --- The AUDIO1/2 (Receiver, CD) modes will jump to "TV" by default. Using the Remote Control Setting up /down PIP on/off Strobe PIP Still PIP Swap PIP Locate PIP Source --- Introduction Connecting your TV Using the TV's Features Appendix... Index 13 53AX61(E) VCR VCR TV TV TV TV TV TV TV --- Record Record Record TV TV TV TV TV TV TV TV TV TV TV TV ...
... shift Deck side A/B switch Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Record --- The AUDIO1/2 (Receiver, CD) modes will jump to "TV" by default. Using the Remote Control Setting up /down PIP on/off Strobe PIP Still PIP Swap PIP Locate PIP Source --- Introduction Connecting your TV Using the TV's Features Appendix... Index 13 53AX61(E) VCR VCR TV TV TV TV TV TV TV --- Record Record Record TV TV TV TV TV TV TV TV TV TV TV TV ...
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... device, and then press POWER (or other position (VCR1 or VCR2) and reprogram the remote control. If the device does not respond to select TV. Using the TV's Features Appendix Index 14 53AX61(E) If more than one code is listed, try each available device code and sample its functions...: 1. If the correct code is pressed within 10 seconds while programming, the remote control will blink twice. Press MODE to test the ...
... device, and then press POWER (or other position (VCR1 or VCR2) and reprogram the remote control. If the device does not respond to select TV. Using the TV's Features Appendix Index 14 53AX61(E) If more than one code is listed, try each available device code and sample its functions...: 1. If the correct code is pressed within 10 seconds while programming, the remote control will blink twice. Press MODE to test the ...
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...indicator will blink two times, and then pause and blink two more detail the Volume Lock implementation. Number MODE VOL y z RECALL 15 53AX61(E) Index Appendix Using the TV's Features Setting up ," and resets the Volume Lock to the original device code: 1. Repeatedly press MODE ...until the CABLE/SAT mode is selected. 2. The following table describes in the remote control. Press 4 ➝ 5 blinks. This feature does not apply to verify the device codes currently programmed in more times. When unlocked...
...indicator will blink two times, and then pause and blink two more detail the Volume Lock implementation. Number MODE VOL y z RECALL 15 53AX61(E) Index Appendix Using the TV's Features Setting up ," and resets the Volume Lock to the original device code: 1. Repeatedly press MODE ...until the CABLE/SAT mode is selected. 2. The following table describes in the remote control. Press 4 ➝ 5 blinks. This feature does not apply to verify the device codes currently programmed in more times. When unlocked...
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Index Appendix Using the TV's Features Setting up your TV Using the Remote Control Connecting your TV Introduction Device code table Cable box setup codes Brand name ABC Allegro Americast Antronix Archer BBT Belcor Bell & Howell Bell ...0034, 0334, 0816, 0902 0226 0419 0039, 0278, 0292 0021 0030, 0089 0019 16 53AX61(E) SL Marx Samsung Scientific Atlanta Seam Signal Signature Sprucer StarSight Starcom Stargate Starquest Sylvania TFC TV86 Tandy TeleCaption Teleview Texscan Timeless Tocom Toshiba Tusa Unika United Artists Universal Viewstar Zenith Zentek 0059 0059, 0163 0027, 0036, 0496...
Index Appendix Using the TV's Features Setting up your TV Using the Remote Control Connecting your TV Introduction Device code table Cable box setup codes Brand name ABC Allegro Americast Antronix Archer BBT Belcor Bell & Howell Bell ...0034, 0334, 0816, 0902 0226 0419 0039, 0278, 0292 0021 0030, 0089 0019 16 53AX61(E) SL Marx Samsung Scientific Atlanta Seam Signal Signature Sprucer StarSight Starcom Stargate Starquest Sylvania TFC TV86 Tandy TeleCaption Teleview Texscan Timeless Tocom Toshiba Tusa Unika United Artists Universal Viewstar Zenith Zentek 0059 0059, 0163 0027, 0036, 0496...
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...0100, 0129 Symphonic 0019 TMK 0055, 0227, 0259 Tatung 0060 Teac 0019, 0060 Technics 0054, 0181 Teknika 0019, 0054, 0056 Thomas 0019 Tivo 0637 Toshiba 0062, 0064, 0076, 0085, 0229, 0231, 0385 Totevision 0056, 0259 Unitech 0259 Vector 0064 Vector Research 0057, 0059 Video Concepts 0059, 0064, 0080..., 0231, 0259 White Westinghouse 0228, 0297 XR-1000 0019, 0054, 0091 Yamaha 0057 Zenith 0019, 0052, 0053, 0058, 0228, 0498, 0656 17 53AX61(E) Index Appendix Using the TV's Features Setting up your TV Using the Remote Control Connecting your TV Introduction
...0100, 0129 Symphonic 0019 TMK 0055, 0227, 0259 Tatung 0060 Teac 0019, 0060 Technics 0054, 0181 Teknika 0019, 0054, 0056 Thomas 0019 Tivo 0637 Toshiba 0062, 0064, 0076, 0085, 0229, 0231, 0385 Totevision 0056, 0259 Unitech 0259 Vector 0064 Vector Research 0057, 0059 Video Concepts 0059, 0064, 0080..., 0231, 0259 White Westinghouse 0228, 0297 XR-1000 0019, 0054, 0091 Yamaha 0057 Zenith 0019, 0052, 0053, 0058, 0228, 0498, 0656 17 53AX61(E) Index Appendix Using the TV's Features Setting up your TV Using the Remote Control Connecting your TV Introduction
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... Using the Remote Control Connecting your TV Introduction Device code table DVD setup codes Brand name Aiwa Denon GE Harman/Kardon JVC Kenwood Magnavox Marantz Mitsubishi Onkyo Optimus Panasonic Philips Pioneer Proscan RCA Samsung Sharp Sherwood Sony Technics Theta Digital Toshiba Yamaha Zenith Code...0174, 0183, 0198, 0199, 0439 Rotel 0176, 0439 SAE 0176 STS 0037 Sansui 0176, 0221, 0324 18 53AX61(E) Sanyo Scott Sears Sharp Sherwood Sony Soundesign Tascam Teac Technics Toshiba Vector Research Victor Wards Yamaha Yorx 0106, 0198 0174, 0183, 0324 0324 0056, 0199, 0880 0199, 0215,...
... Using the Remote Control Connecting your TV Introduction Device code table DVD setup codes Brand name Aiwa Denon GE Harman/Kardon JVC Kenwood Magnavox Marantz Mitsubishi Onkyo Optimus Panasonic Philips Pioneer Proscan RCA Samsung Sharp Sherwood Sony Technics Theta Digital Toshiba Yamaha Zenith Code...0174, 0183, 0198, 0199, 0439 Rotel 0176, 0439 SAE 0176 STS 0037 Sansui 0176, 0221, 0324 18 53AX61(E) Sanyo Scott Sears Sharp Sherwood Sony Soundesign Tascam Teac Technics Toshiba Vector Research Victor Wards Yamaha Yorx 0106, 0198 0174, 0183, 0324 0324 0056, 0199, 0880 0199, 0215,...
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... 1328, 1537 1208 0093 0033, 0073, 0099, 0177, 0208 0195, 0205, 1195 0214 0876 19 53AX61(E) Index Appendix Using the TV's Features Setting up your TV Using the Remote Control Connecting your TV Introduction Device code table Amplifier setup codes Brand name Aiwa Carver Curtis Mathes Denon GE...Aiwa Akai Carver Denon Fisher Garrard Harman/Kardon JVC Kenwood Magnavox Marantz Mitsubishi Onkyo Optimus Panasonic Philips Pioneer Revox Sansui Sherwood Sony Teac Technics Toshiba Victor Wards Yamaha Code number 0048, 0216, 0219 0302 0048 0095 0093 0327, 0458 0048, 0201 0263, 0292 0089 0048 0028...
... 1328, 1537 1208 0093 0033, 0073, 0099, 0177, 0208 0195, 0205, 1195 0214 0876 19 53AX61(E) Index Appendix Using the TV's Features Setting up your TV Using the Remote Control Connecting your TV Introduction Device code table Amplifier setup codes Brand name Aiwa Carver Curtis Mathes Denon GE...Aiwa Akai Carver Denon Fisher Garrard Harman/Kardon JVC Kenwood Magnavox Marantz Mitsubishi Onkyo Optimus Panasonic Philips Pioneer Revox Sansui Sherwood Sony Teac Technics Toshiba Victor Wards Yamaha Code number 0048, 0216, 0219 0302 0048 0095 0093 0327, 0458 0048, 0201 0263, 0292 0089 0048 0028...
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The mode indicator light will light up your TV Using the Remote Control Connecting your TV Introduction Learning about the remote control Only the buttons used to operate the TV are described here. Index Appendix Using the TV's Features Setting up for 5 seconds when any key ... strobe function STILL freezes the PIP picture SOURCE selects the PIP source LOCATE moves the PIP window SWAP swaps the main and PIP pictures 20 53AX61(E) CT-90047
The mode indicator light will light up your TV Using the Remote Control Connecting your TV Introduction Learning about the remote control Only the buttons used to operate the TV are described here. Index Appendix Using the TV's Features Setting up for 5 seconds when any key ... strobe function STILL freezes the PIP picture SOURCE selects the PIP source LOCATE moves the PIP window SWAP swaps the main and PIP pictures 20 53AX61(E) CT-90047
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.... 1. Press MENU to select or adjust a setting. Using the TV's Features Appendix Index 21 53AX61(E) Press x or • to select an item. 4. Introduction Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control 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 buttons on -screen menu instantly. TV front panel MENU VOL ...
.... 1. Press MENU to select or adjust a setting. Using the TV's Features Appendix Index 21 53AX61(E) Press x or • to select an item. 4. Introduction Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control 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 buttons on -screen menu instantly. TV front panel MENU VOL ...
