Toshiba 72MX196, 62MX196 User Manual

Integrated High Definition
DLP

Projection Television

50HM66
56HM66
50HMX96
56HMX96
62HM196
72HM196

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62MX196
72MX196
62MZ196
72MZ196

© 2006 TOSHIBA CORPORATION
All Rights Reserved

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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

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN.

NOTICE OF POSSIBLE TV STAND INSTABILITY

CAUTION: This television is for use only with
the Toshiba stand listed in the “Specifications”
section in the Operating Guide. Use with other

carts or stands is capable of resulting in instability

causing possible injury.

NOTE TO CATV INSTALLERS IN THE U.S.A.

This is a reminder to call the CATV system installer’s attention
to Article 820-40 of the U.S. NEC, which provides guidelines for
proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable
ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building,
as close to the point of cable entry as practical. For additional
antenna grounding information, see items 27 and 28 on page 4.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER­SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO

(This does not apply to “Lamp

QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

unit replacement and care” in the Operating Guide.)

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within
the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.

Lamp Unit Replacement

Child Safety

It Makes A Difference
Where Your TV Stands

Congratulations on your purchase!
As you enjoy your new TV, keep these safety tips in mind:

The Issue

a If you are like most consumers, you have a TV in your home.

Many homes, in fact, have more than one TV.
The home theater entertainment experience is a growing trend,

a

and larger TVs are popular purchases; however, they are not
always supported on the proper TV stands.

a Sometimes TVs are improperly secured or inappropriately

situated on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, audio
speakers, chests, or carts. As a result, TVs may fall over,

causing unnecessary injury.

Toshiba Cares!

a The consumer electronics industry

is committed to making home entertainment

enjoyable and safe.

The Consumer Electronics Association

a

formed the Home Entertainment Support
Safety Committee, comprised of TV and

consumer electronics furniture

manufacturers, to advocate children’s safety

and educate consumers and their families

about television safety.

The lamp in this product has a limited service life. The length
of service life varies depending on product use and user
settings. If you use the lamp beyond its service life:

• you may notice a reduction in the colors and/or brightness
of the picture, at which time you should replace the lamp
unit; and

• the strength of the quartz glass in the lamp will be reduced
and the lamp may rupture. If the lamp ruptures, the TV will
not operate until the lamp unit is replaced.

Dispose of the used lamp unit by the approved method for
your area.

See “Lamp unit replacement and care”

in the Operating Guide.

Note: The lamp unit contains mercury.

Disposal of mercury may be regulated due to
environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling
information, contact your local authorities or the Electronic
Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org).

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Tune Into Safety

a One size does NOT fit all! Use appropriate furniture large

enough to support the weight of your TV (and other electronic
components).

Use appropriate angle braces, straps, and anchors to secure your

a

furniture to the wall (but never screw anything directly into the TV).

a Carefully read and understand the other enclosed

instructions for proper use of this product.

a Do not allow children to climb on or play with furniture and TVs.
a Avoid placing any item on top of your TV (such as a VCR, remote

control, or toy) that a curious child may reach for.

a Remember that children can become excited while watching

a program and can potentially push or pull a TV over.

a Share our safety message about this hidden hazard of the home

with your family and friends. Thank you!

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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 dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of

the polarized or grounding type
plug. A polarized plug has two blades

with one wider than the other.
A grounding type plug has two blades
and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug
does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked
on or pinched, particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use

caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or

when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.

Additional Safety Precautions

14a) Item 14 does not apply to “Lamp unit replacement and

care” in the Operating Guide.

14b) CAUTION: If the TV is dropped and the cabinet or

enclosure surface has been damaged or the TV does
not operate normally, take the following precautions:

• ALWAYS turn off the TV and unplug the power cord to

avoid possible electric shock or fire.

• To prevent personal injury, never handle the damaged

television.

• ALWAYS contact a service technician to inspect the TV

any time it has been damaged or dropped.

Wide blade

15) CAUTION:

• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use the
polarized plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or
other outlet unless the blades can be inserted
completely to prevent blade exposure.

• To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to
wide slot; fully insert.

16) WARNING: This product contains a lamp to project

the picture, and requires special safety precautions:

• See the Operating Guide for instructions on lamp unit
replacement and care.

• DO NOT attempt to service this product except as

specified in the “Lamp unit replacement and care”
section in the Operating Guide. The only user-

serviceable item in this product is the lamp unit.

Installation, Care, and Service

Installation

Follow these recommendations and precautions and heed all
warnings when installing your TV:

17) 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
Communications Commission.

18) DANGER: RISK OF

SERIOUS PERSONAL
INJURY, DEATH, OR
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE!

Never place the TV on an unstable cart,
stand, or table. The TV may fall, causing
serious personal injury, death, or serious
damage to the TV.

19) Never place or store the TV in direct sunlight; areas
subject to excessive dust or vibration; or locations with
temperatures at or below 41°F (5°C). See “Specifications”
section in the Operating Guide on operating conditions.

20) Always place the TV on the applicable optional TV
stand(s) listed in the “Specifications” section in the
Operating Guide (if available for this TV model) or on a
sturdy, level, stable surface that can safely support the
size and weight of the unit. See “Notice of possible TV
stand instability” and “Child Safety” on page 2.

21) The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

22) Always place the back of the television at least one (1)
inch away from any vertical surface (such as a wall) to
allow proper ventilation.

23) Never block or cover the slots or openings in the TV
cabinet back, bottom, and sides. Never place the TV:

• on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface;

• too close to drapes, curtains, or walls; or

• in a confined space such as a bookcase, built-in

cabinet, or any other place with poor ventilation.
The slots and openings are provided to protect the TV
from overheating and to help maintain reliable operation of
the TV.

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24) Never allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord,
and never place the TV where the power cord is subject to
wear or abuse.

25) Never overload wall outlets and extension cords.

26) Always operate this equipment from a 120 VAC, 60 Hz
power source only.

27) Always make sure the antenna system is properly
grounded to provide adequate protection against voltage
surges and built-up static charges (see Section 810 of the
National Electric Code).

Antenna lead-in wire

Antenna discharge unit

Ground clamp

Electric service equipment

Ground clamps

28)

DANGER: RISK OF SERIOUS

(NEC Section 810-20)

Grounding conductors
(NEC Section 810-21)

Power service grounding
electrode system (NEC Art 250 Part-H)

PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH!

• Use extreme care to make sure you are never in a

position where your body (or any item you are in contact
with, such as a ladder or screwdriver) can accidentally
touch overhead power lines. Never locate the antenna
near overhead power lines or other electrical circuits.

• Never attempt to install any of the following during

lightning activity: a) an antenna system; or b) cables,
wires, or any home theater component connected to an
antenna or phone system.

Care

For better performance and safer operation of your TOSHIBA
TV, follow these recommendations and precautions:

29) 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. Turn the TV
off to check for reflections on the screen, and then remove
the source of reflections while viewing the TV.

30) Always unplug the TV before cleaning. Never use liquid or
aerosol cleaners. Clean only with a soft, dry cloth. Do not
spray volatile compounds, such as insecticide, on the
cabinet. This may discolor or damage the cabinet.

31)

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!

Never spill liquids or push objects of any kind into the TV
cabinet slots.

32) If the air temperature rises suddenly (for example, when
the TV is first delivered), condensation may form on the
lenses. This can make the picture appear distorted or the
color appear faded. If this happens, turn off the TV for 6 to
7 hours to allow the condensation to evaporate.

WARNING:

33) For added protection of your TV from lightning and power
surges, always unplug the power cord and disconnect the
antenna from the TV if you leave the TV unattended or
unused for long periods of time.

34) During normal use, the TV may make occasional snapping
or popping sounds. This is normal, especially when the
unit is being turned on or off. If these sounds become
frequent or continuous, unplug the power cord and contact
a Toshiba Authorized Service Center.

35) Special care for DLP™ (Digital Light Processing)

units:

• The lamp unit in this product has a limited service life.

The length of service life varies depending on product
use or user settings. If you use the lamp beyond its
service life:

• you may notice a reduction in the colors and/or

brightness of the picture, at which time you should
replace the lamp unit; and

• the strength of the quartz glass in the lamp will be

reduced and the lamp may rupture. If the lamp ruptures,

the TV will not operate until the lamp unit is replaced.
See “Lamp unit replacement and care” in the Operating
Guide.

• Dispose of the used lamp unit by the approved method

for your area.

• The lamp unit contains mercury. Disposal of

mercury may be regulated due to
environmental considerations. For disposal or
recycling information, please contact your
local authorities or the Electronic Industries
Alliance (www.eiae.org).

Service

36)

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!

Never attempt to service the TV yourself, except as
specified in the “Lamp unit replacement and care” section
in the Operating Guide. Opening and removing the covers
may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Failure to follow this WARNING may result in death or
serious injury. Refer all servicing not specified in this
manual to a Toshiba Authorized Service Center.

37) If you have the TV serviced:

• Ask the service technician to use only replacement

parts specified by the manufacturer.

• Upon completion of service, ask the service technician

to perform routine safety checks to determine that the

TV is in safe operating condition.

38) When the TV reaches the end of its useful life, ask a
qualified service technician to properly dispose of the TV.

Note: The lamp unit contains mercury. Disposal of
mercury may be regulated due to environmental
considerations. Dispose of the used lamp unit by the
approved method for your area.

For disposal or recycling information, please contact your
local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance
(www.eiae.org).

Digital Light Processing™, DLP™ and the DLP™ medallion are
trademarks of Texas Instruments.

WARNING:

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Welcome to Toshiba

Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba TV, one of the most innovative DLP™ projection TVs on the market.
This digital television is capable of receiving analog basic, digital basic and digital premium cable television programming by
direct connection to a cable system providing such programming. A security card provided by your cable operator is required to
view encrypted digital programming. Certain advanced and interactive digital cable services such as video-on-demand, a cable
operator's enhanced program guide and data-enhanced television services may require the use of a set-top box. For more
information call your local cable operator.
We have provided three separate Guides to facilitate the installation and operation of your TV.

Please use the Guides in the order shown below to get the most enjoyment from your new TV.

1) The “Installation Guide” explains how to connect your TV to your antenna and equipment.

2) The “Operating Guide” provides step-by-step instructions for using your TV’s many features.

3) The “TV Guide On Screen™ Interactive Program Guide” explains how to set up and navigate the TV Guide On Screen™
system in your TV.

Notes:

• Models 50HM66 and 56HM66 do not have the TV Guide On Screen™ feature; therefore, the TV Guide On Screen™ Interactive
Program Guide is not provided in the accessory pack.

• Screen captures provided in this Installation Guide may not match the screens that you see on your TV. Please refer to your
Operating Guide.

Terminal Specifications for DLP™ Projection Televisions

This Installation Guide includes installation instructions for several television models. Please confirm your TV’s terminal
specifications in the following table to determine which connection in this Guide is appropriate for your particular TV.

Note: The model number is on the back of your TV.

Input/Output Terminals 50/56HM66 62/72HM196 50/56HMX96 62/72MX196 62/72MZ196

RF Input Yes (2) Yes (2) Yes (2) Yes (2) Yes (2)

Video/Audio Input
(composite video/analog audio)

S-Video Input Yes (2 sets) Yes (2 sets) Yes (2 sets) Yes (2 sets) Yes (2 sets)

ColorStream HD Input Yes (2 sets) Yes (2 sets) Yes (2 sets) Yes (2 sets) Yes (2 sets)

HDMI Input Yes (2) Yes (2) Yes (2) Yes (2) Yes (2)

PC Input No No Yes Yes Yes

Video/Audio Output
(composite video/analog audio)

Variable Audio Output (analog) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Digital Audio Output (optical) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Ethernet No Yes Yes Yes Yes

IR In No No No No Yes

IR Out (pass-through) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

G-LINK™ No Yes Yes Yes Yes

CableCARD™ Slot Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

TV Guide On Screen™ System No Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes (2 sets) Yes (2 sets) Yes (2 sets) Yes (2 sets) Yes (2 sets)

YesYesYesYesYes

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Contents

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Installation, Care, and Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Welcome to Toshiba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Terminal Specifications for DLP™ Projection

Televisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Connecting your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Overview of cable types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

About the connection illustrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Connecting a digital CableCARD™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Connecting a VCR and antenna or Cable TV

(no Cable box) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Connecting a VCR and Cable box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Connecting a DVD player with ColorStream

(component video), a VCR, and a satellite

receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Connecting a VCR with S-video and a cable box . . . . . 12

Connecting an HDMI™ or DVI device to the

HDMI input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Connecting a device to the IR OUT infrared terminal

using the IR blaster cable for IR pass-through

device control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Connecting an IR receiver/repeater control system to

the IR IN infrared terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Connecting a camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Connnecting a digital audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Connecting an analog audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

G-LINK™ connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Connecting a personal computer (PC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Connecting a home network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

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Overview of cable types

Coaxial (F-type) cable

Connecting your TV

both video and audio information; therefore, separate audio
cables are not required for a complete HDMI device
connection (- page 13).

Note: HDMI cable provides better picture performance than a
standard (composite) video or S-video cable.

Coaxial (F-type) cable is used for connecting your antenna,
cable TV service, and/or cable converter box to the ANT 1
and/or ANT 2 RF inputs on your TV.

Standard A/V cables (red/white/yellow)

Standard A/V cables (composite video) usually come in sets of
three, and are for use with video devices with analog audio and
composite video output. These cables (and the related inputs
on your TV) are typically color-coded according to use: yellow
for video, red for stereo right audio, and white for stereo left
(or mono) audio.

S-video cable

S-video cable is for use with video devices with S-video
output. Separate audio cables are required for a complete
connection.

Note: An S-video cable provides better picture performance
than a composite video cable. If you connect an S-video cable,
be sure to disconnect the standard (composite) video cable or
the picture performance will be unacceptable.

Component video cables (red/green/blue)

Dual-wand IR blaster/G-LINK™ cable

Dual-wand IR blaster/G-LINK™ cable is for use with video
devices with IR (infrared) remote control. This cable is for
connection to the G-LINK™ terminal (- page 17) to enable
TV Guide On Screen™ recording features (- TV Guide
On Screen™ Interactive Program Guide). This cable also can
be used with the TV’s IR pass-through feature (- page 14).

Notes:

• This applies only to TV models that have the TV Guide
On Screen™ feature. To verify whether your TV model has
this feature, see the table on page 5.

• The IR blaster/G-LINK™ cable included with your TV have
specific characteristics that allow them to work properly with
this TV’s IR OUT and G-LINK™ ports. Never use other
aftermarket IR blaster or G-LINK™ cables with this TV. Other
cables may not function properly and can cause damage.
THIS TYPE OF DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED BY YOUR
TOSHIBA WARRANTY.

Optical audio cable

Optical audio cable is for connecting receivers with Dolby
Digital or PCM (pulse-code modulation) optical audio input to
the TV’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (- page 16).

Component video cables come in sets of three and are for use
with video devices with component video output.
(ColorStream
cables are typically color-coded red, green, and blue. Separate
audio cables are required for a complete connection.

Note: Component video cables provide better picture
performance than a standard (composite) video or S-video
cable.

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is Toshiba’s brand of component video.) These

HDMI™ cable

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) cable is for use
with devices with an HDMI output. An HDMI cable delivers
digital audio and video in its native format. This cable carries

Analog RGB (15-pin) computer cable

Analog RGB (15-pin) computer cable is for connecting a PC to
the TV’s PC IN terminal (- page 18).

Ethernet (RJ-45) cable

Ethernet (RJ-45) cable is used to connect the TV to your home
network (- page 19 and the Operating Guide).

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Connecting your TV

About the connection illustrations

You can connect different types and brands of devices to your
TV in several different configurations. The connection
illustrations in this manual are representative of typical device
connections only. The input/output terminals on your devices
may differ from those illustrated herein. For details on
connecting and using your specific devices, refer to each
device’s owner’s manual.

Connecting a digital CableCARD™

2 With the front of the CableCARD™ facing up, insert it

into the CableCARD™ slot on the back of the TV (see
illustration below left).

3 After the CableCARD™ is inserted, a CableCARD™

option appears in the Applications menu, with
informational screens provided by your digital
CableCARD™ service. See “Viewing the CableCARD™
menu” in the Operating Guide for additional information.

CableCard Connected -- Acquiring
channel information.

CableCard services will only operate
with cable signal connected to Antenna 1.

Applications

Channel Browser

Digital CC/Audio Selector

CableCARD

IP Service

Conditional Access

CableCARD(tm) Status

Network Setup

CableCARD(tm) Pairing

This digital television is capable of receiving analog basic,
digital basic, and digital premium cable television
programming by direct connection to a cable system providing
such programming.

A security card (such as a digital CableCARD™), provided by
your cable operator, is required to view encrypted digital
programming.

Certain advanced and interactive digital cable services (such as
video-on-demand, a cable operator’s enhanced program guide,
and data-enhanced television services) will not work with the
use of a CableCARD™ and may require the use of a separate
set-top box from your cable operator.

For more information, contact your local cable operator.

You will need:

• digital CableCARD™ (contact your cable operator)

• digital cable subscription service (contact your cable
operator)

TV back panel

Navigate

Select

Back Exit

CH RTNENTER

EXIT

Notes:

• Connect the cable from your digital cable TV service directly
to ANT 1 only. If you connect the digital cable through a
VCR first and/or to ANT 2, the TV may not receive the signals
correctly.

• Always use the EJECT button to remove the CableCARD™.
Removing the CableCARD™ without pressing EJECT can
damage the CableCARD™ and/or TV. Such damage is NOT
covered under your Toshiba warranty.

• Never insert any object or card other than a CableCARD™
(including, without limitation, a PCMCIA card) into the
CableCARD™ slot.

• Always make sure the CableCARD™ is facing the correct
direction.

• When using a CableCARD™, you do not need to program
channels into the TV memory. The CableCARD™
automatically loads the cable channel list into the TV’s
channel memory (

- Operating Guide).

• The CableCARD™ may take about 5 minutes to “pair” with
the TV and download channel information. CableCARD™
information and channels will not be available until this
process is completed.

• Connecting your TV directly to the Audio/Video output of
your Set-Top-Box will assure a more vivid picture and
enhance your viewing enjoyment.

From digital Cable service

To view encrypted digital channels:

1 Connect your digital Cable TV cable to ANT 1.

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CableCARD™ technology, like all new and emerging
technology, may from time to time experience compatibility
issues due to the different ways in which television
manufacturers and cable system operators implement the
CableCARD™ specifications. Most issues can be easily
resolved. If you experience any performance-related
CableCARD™ issues with your Toshiba television, please
contact the following:

In the U.S.:

• Call TACP Consumer Solutions at [phone]

• Or visit

http://www.tacp.com/customersupport/contact.asp.

In Canada:

• Call TCL Customer Service at 1-800-268-3404.

CableCARD is a trademark of Cable Television Laboratories, Inc.